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28/06/2024

Geebung Treasure Trove closure
28 June 2024
The Geebung Treasure Trove will be closed to the public on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Acacia Ridge Treasure Trove remains open this weekend 8am-4pm.

28/06/2024

We've Nominated our Founding Member and Hot 30 Presenter Matty for a C.B.A.A. Award or Two - Best Program/ Aus Music and with his over 25 Years in Community Radio we are hoping to induct him into the Hall of Fame....

28/06/2024

We have nominated our School Yard Sounds for an Award with the CBAA - the youngest (as far as we know) Students in Australia with a Weekly Show!

28/06/2024

Its Matty's Vassy Special! Top Aussie Artist Vassy (Darwin) Talks all thing music with Hot 30 with Matty

20/06/2024

Tomorrow from 7 PM

20/06/2024

Higher than predicted tides expected
20 June 2024
Higher than predicted high tides may be experienced in foreshore (low-lying areas near the coast) and riverside locations from Friday 21 June to Wednesday 26 June 2024.
The Queensland Tide tables provided by the Bureau of Meteorology can be found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/projects/ntc/qld_tide_tables.shtml
Please note that due to likely change to the meteorological conditions, a tidal anomaly may cause these tide peaks to be higher than predicted.
These high tides are expected to be similar to the high tides experienced in mid-January 2024.
Minor localised flooding may be experienced in bayside, riverside and low-lying parts of nearby suburbs. Areas connected to foreshore, and tide-affected areas of the river, creeks and other waterways may also be affected.
Residents in areas prone to localised flooding due to high tides are advised to avoid parking their cars on the street during these times.
If required, sandbags are available for collection from the following locations:
• Darra - 38 Shamrock Road, Darra
• Morningside - 9 Redfern Street, Morningside
• Newmarket - 66 Wilston Road (in carpark off Erneton Street), Newmarket
• Zillmere - 33 Jennings Street, Zillmere
• Lota - Herbert Street, Lota.
For more information visit Council’s website or phone (07) 3403 8888. For tide predictions visit: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-tables.aspx
Sign up for Council’s free Brisbane Severe Weather Alert Service to receive further weather warnings at bswa.brisbane.qld.gov.au

20/06/2024

Higher than predicted tides expected
20 June 2024
Higher than predicted high tides may be experienced in foreshore (low-lying areas near the coast) and riverside locations from Friday 21 June to Wednesday 26 June 2024.
The Queensland Tide tables provided by the Bureau of Meteorology can be found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/projects/ntc/qld_tide_tables.shtml
Please note that due to likely change to the meteorological conditions, a tidal anomaly may cause these tide peaks to be higher than predicted.
These high tides are expected to be similar to the high tides experienced in mid-January 2024.
Minor localised flooding may be experienced in bayside, riverside and low-lying parts of nearby suburbs. Areas connected to foreshore, and tide-affected areas of the river, creeks and other waterways may also be affected.
Residents in areas prone to localised flooding due to high tides are advised to avoid parking their cars on the street during these times.
If required, sandbags are available for collection from the following locations:
• Darra - 38 Shamrock Road, Darra
• Morningside - 9 Redfern Street, Morningside
• Newmarket - 66 Wilston Road (in carpark off Erneton Street), Newmarket
• Zillmere - 33 Jennings Street, Zillmere
• Lota - Herbert Street, Lota.
For more information visit Council’s website or phone (07) 3403 8888. For tide predictions visit: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-tables.aspx
Sign up for Council’s free Brisbane Severe Weather Alert Service to receive further weather warnings at bswa.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The Queensland Tide Tables publication contains tidal predictions for the Queensland standard ports as well as instructions for calculating tides at many other intermediate locations. It also includes additional tidal information such as the highest tides of the year, locations of the standard ports...

19/06/2024

Changed traffic and parking conditions in South Brisbane

19 June 2024

Traffic and parking changes will be in place from 10pm Friday 21 June to 11.59pm Sunday 23 June 2024, in South Brisbane due to crane removal works.

A full road closure on Cordelia Street, South Brisbane between Peel Street and Melbourne Street will occur during this time.

Police, traffic controllers and signage will be in place to assist motorists, buses and pedestrians.

Diversion routes will be in place, with all detours and diversions clearly signed on the day.

For traffic information visit www.QLDtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

For public transport options visit www.translink.com.au or call Translink on 13 12 30.

14/06/2024

Happy Pride Month, From Switch Brisbane your youth & LGTBQI+ Station

14/06/2024

Next Friday Vassy joins Matty in the Hot 30

14/06/2024

Changed traffic conditions Coonan Street Indooroopilly

14 June 2024

New traffic signals will be in place to assist inbound motorists on Moggill Road connecting to Coonan Street, Indooroopilly, via the overpass from 16 June 2024.

The temporary signals at the intersection of Moggill Road and Coonan Street will no longer be used to turn right onto Coonan Street.

Reduced speed limits will be place and short-term traffic disruptions are expected. Motorists should allow extra travel time while this is in place.

For traffic information visit www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

For transport options visit www.translink.com.au or call TransLink on 13 12 30.

For more information visit Council’s website or call (07) 3403 8888.

14/06/2024

A planned burn is scheduled to take place at Mount Coot-tha Reserve in Mount Coot-tha from Thursday 13 June to Saturday 15 June 2024, weather permitting.

The burn will start at approximately 10am Thursday, however the block will continue to smoke in the days following the burn. Staff will be on site Friday and over the weekend to ensure the area is safe.

Smoke may impact surrounding suburbs including Chapel Hill, Mount Coot-tha, Bardon, The Gap, Toowong, Auchenflower and Red Hill, and may settle in surrounding low lying areas overnight.
Management tracks in the area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to 2 weeks after the burn.
Trails affected include:
• The Kokoda Trail
• Scorpion Trail
• Kamala Trail
• Cubberla Creek Trail
• Wallaby Trail
• Bellbird Trail.

Brisbane City Council staff will be on site for the duration to ensure the safety of the area.

Council planned burns are conducted in a manner sensitive to the welfare of wildlife in the area and are conducted only in suitable weather conditions.

Please check Council’s advice on how to prepare: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/natural-environment-and-water/air-quality/protect-yourself-from-smoke

For more information on Council’s fire management visit Council’s website or call 07 3403 8888.

11/06/2024

1 Vassy special is coming.. stay tuned

Its coming....... June 2024

10/06/2024

UPDATE: Closure of Bicentennial Bikeway for line works continues

10 June 2024
The Bicentennial Bikeway will continue to be closed between the Go Between Bridge and Cribb Street Milton for up to a further five nights between 7pm and 5am from Monday 10 June 2024 for resurfacing and maintenance works.
In the event of any rain or schedule impacts, the works will move to the next available working evening.
Detours will be in place, with signage and traffic controllers to help you move safely through the area.
For more information call Council on 07 3403 8888.

09/06/2024

Planned Burn Boondall

7 June 2024

A planned burn is scheduled to take place at the Boondall Wetlands, between the Gateway Motorway and Paperbark Drive, Boondall on Sunday 9 June 2024, weather permitting.

The burn will start at approximately 10am and continue into the early evening.

Smoke may impact the Gateway Motorway and settle in low lying areas in surrounding suburbs.

Management tracks in the area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to 2 weeks after the burn.

Brisbane City Council staff will be on site for the duration to ensure the safety of the area.

Council planned burns are conducted in a manner sensitive to the welfare of wildlife in the area and are conducted only in suitable weather conditions.

Please check Council’s advice on how to prepare: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/natural-environment-and-water/air-quality/protect-yourself-from-smoke

For more information on Council’s fire management visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 07 3403 8888.

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06/06/2024

We do what Commercial radio Can't! This week's Countdown is 55% Aussie!

06/06/2024

Changed traffic and parking conditions for the MS Brissie to the Bay 2024 event

5 June 2024

Traffic and parking changes will be in place from Saturday 8 June to Sunday 9 June in Brisbane for the MS Brissie to the Bay 2024 event.

The following roads will be closed on Sunday 9 June:

South Brisbane

Full road closures between 4-10am on:
• Edmondstone Street between Russell Street and Besant Street
Full road closures between 4-10.30am on:
• Grey Street between Glenelg Street and Vulture Street
• Manning Street between Russell Street and Melbourne Street
• Little Dock Street between Stanley Street and Dock Street
• Stanley Street between Sidon Street and Little Dock Street
• Sidon Street between Stanley Street and end of street
Single lane closures between 4-10.30am on:
• Cordelia Street between Vulture Street and Russell Street
• Merivale Street between Melbourne Street and Vulture Street
Full road closures between 4am-2.30pm on:
• Russell Street between Edmondstone Street and Cordelia Street
Full road closures between 8.30am-2.30pm
• Ernest Street, between Vulture Street and Cordelia Street
Half road closure westbound between 8.30am-2.30pm on:
• Dorchester Street between Stephens Road and Gladstone Road
Kangaroo Point
Between 4-10am there will be no left turn on:
• Main Street from Vulture Street
Single lane closures between 4-10.30am
• Vulture Street, between Merivale Street, South Brisbane and Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point
Morningside
Partial lane closure between 5.30am-12pm
Partial lane closure on:
• Bennetts Road between Agnew Street and Waminda Street
Wynnum
Full road closure between 6.30-11am on:
• Chandos Street between Wynnum Road and West Avenue
• Wynnum Esplanade between Berrima Street and Florence Street
• Charlotte Street between Akonna Street and Wynnum Esplanade
• Waterloo Esplanade between Wynnum Esplanade and Agnes Street
• Agnes Street between Waterloo Esplanade and Cussack Parade
Turning lane closure between 6.30-11am on:
• Wynnum Road between Chandos Street and Tamaree Avenue

Ransome
Full road closure between 6.30-10.30am on:
• Rickertt Road between Green Camp Road and Quarry Road
Wakerley
Turning lane closure between 6.30-10.30am on:
• Green Camp Road Slip Road between Rickertt Road and Green Camp Road

West End
Full road closure between 7.30-10.30am
• Riverside Drive between Jane Street and Boundary Street
• Hill End Terrace between Forbes Street and Montague Road

Woolloongabba
Single lane closures between 8.30am-1.30pm on:
• Stanley Street between Jurgens Street and Wellington Road
• Balaclava Street between Wellington Road and Ipswich Road
No left turn between 8.30am-1.30pm onto:
• Jurgens Street from Stanley Street

Chandler
Full road closure between 8.30-1.30pm on:
• Tilley Road between Old Cleveland Road and Grassdale Road
Single lane closure between 8.30am-1.30pm on:
• Tilley Road between Old Cleveland Road and Bacton Road
Highgate Hill
Single lane closure between 8.30am-2.30pm on:
• Gladstone Road between Brook and Vulture Street
Parking conditions will temporarily change in Russell Street, South Brisbane to ‘No Standing Tow Away’ from 7pm Saturday 8 June to 3pm Sunday 9 June.

Police, traffic control and signage will be on site to assist motorists and pedestrians through the area.

Diversion routes will be in place, with all detours and diversion clearly signed on the day.

For more information on road closures and changes, visit the MS Brissie to the Bay 2024 website at https://www.brissietothebay.com.au/ or call the event hotline on at EMS Australia 1300 090 923.

For traffic information visit www.QLDtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

For public transport options visit www.translink.com.au or call Translink on 13 12 30.

06/06/2024

Changed traffic and parking conditions for Teneriffe Festival 2024
6 June 2024
Traffic and parking changes will be in place on Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June 2024 in Teneriffe for the Teneriffe Festival 2024.
The following roads will be closed from 6am Friday 7 June to 12am Saturday 8 June:
• Florence Street, between Dath Street and Ethel Street

The following roads will be closed from 12am Saturday 8 June to 6am Sunday 9 June:
• Florence Street between Commercial Road and Macquarie Street
• Vernon Terrace between Commercial Road and Macquarie Street
• Dath Street between Florence Street and Vernon Terrace
• Ethel Street between Florence Street and Vernon Terrace
• Single south bound lane closure on Skyring Terrace between Helen Street and Commercial Road
• Macquarie Street between Florence Street and Beeston Street

The following road will be closed from 6am - 12pm Sunday 9 June.
• Florence Street between Dath Street and Ethel Street

Parking conditions will temporarily change in the closure zones and surrounding streets to ‘No Standing Tow Away’ from 5am Friday 7 June to 12pm Sunday 9 June 2024.

Police, traffic controllers and signage will be on site to assist motorists, buses and pedestrians.
Diversion routes will be in place, with all detours and diversion clearly signed on the day.
For more information on road closures and parking changes, visit the Teneriffe Festival website at https://www.teneriffefestival.org/index.html , email [email protected] or call the Teneriffe Festival hotline on 0498 872 607
For traffic information visit www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40. For transport options visit www.translink.com.au or call TransLink on 13 12 30.

For more information regarding the event visit https://teneriffefestival.org

06/06/2024

Bus stop changes at King George Square Station

6 June 2024

From Monday 10 June, Brisbane Move will commence the next stage of screen door works at King George Square station on platform 2 as part of the Brisbane Metro project.

These works will require the below changes to King George Square station, platform 2:
• Stops 2e and Stop 2f will close for works
• Stops 2a will open for use

All impacted services will be maintained at alternative stops on Platform 2.

Stop 2a is a future metro stop and has recently been fitted with new platform screen doors.

Until metro services commence, Council buses will temporarily use stop 2a. During this time, we ask that you please board through the front door of the bus only.

For Brisbane Metro information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/brisbane-metro or call 1800 318 059

For public transport information visit https://translink.com.au/ or call 13 12 20.

05/06/2024

Higher than predicted tides expected

5 June 2024

Higher than predicted high tides may be experienced in foreshore (low-lying areas near the coast) and riverside locations on Wednesday 5 June 2024 to Sunday 9 June 2024.

The Queensland Tide tables provided by the Bureau of Meteorology advise:

• A predicted tide peak of 2.62 metres (1.37 m AHD) is expected at the Brisbane Bar at approximately 8.57pm on Wednesday 5 June.
• A predicted tide peak of 2.65 metres (1.40 m AHD) is expected at the Brisbane Bar at approximately 9.42pm on Thursday 6 June.
• A predicted tide peak of 2.63 metres (1.38 m AHD) is expected at the Brisbane Bar at approximately 10.25pm on Friday 7 June.
• A predicted tide peak of 2.57 metres (1.32 m AHD) is expected at the Brisbane Bar at approximately 11.07pm on Saturday 8 June.
• A predicted tide peak of 2.48 metres (1.23 m AHD) is expected at the Brisbane Bar at approximately 11.47pm on Sunday 9 June.

Please note that due to likely change to the meteorological conditions, a tidal anomaly may cause these tide peaks to be higher than predicted.

These high tides are expected to be similar to the high tides experienced in mid-January 2024.

Minor localised flooding may be experienced in bayside, riverside and low-lying parts of nearby suburbs.

Areas connected to foreshore, and tide-affected areas of the river, creeks and other waterways may also be affected.

Residents in areas prone to localised flooding due to high tides are advised to avoid parking their cars on the street during these times.

If required, sandbags are available for collection from the following locations:
• Darra - 38 Shamrock Road, Darra
• Morningside - 9 Redfern Street, Morningside
• Newmarket - 66 Wilston Road (in carpark off Erneton Street), Newmarket
• Zillmere - 33 Jennings Street, Zillmere
• Lota - Herbert Street, Lota.

For more information phone Council on (07) 3403 8888 or for tide predictions visit: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-tables.aspx

Sign up for Council’s free Brisbane Severe Weather Alert Service to receive further weather warnings at bswa.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The Queensland Tide Tables publication contains tidal predictions for the Queensland standard ports as well as instructions for calculating tides at many other intermediate locations. It also includes additional tidal information such as the highest tides of the year, locations of the standard ports...

29/05/2024

Get your Votes in

28/05/2024

This LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day, we honour Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen's commitment to advocacy and support within the Queensland Police Service. His journey inspires change and fosters a safer, more inclusive community.

https://mypolice.page.link/hyWJ

28/05/2024

Temporary road closures and changed parking conditions for 2024 Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow
27 May 2024
Temporary road closures and changed parking conditions will be in place for the 2024 Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow from Thursday, 30 May to Tuesday, 11 June 2024.
Temporary road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place to facilitate the safe operations of this event:

Full road closure from 12.01am Thursday 30 May to 6pm Tuesday 11 June 2024:
• Gregory Terrace, between Exhibition Street and Costin Street
• King Street, between Gregory Terrace and Carriage Street
• Alexandria Street, between Gregory Terrace and Machinery Street
• Machinery Street, between King Street and Alexandria Street.

Parking lane closures from 12.01am Thursday 30 May to 6pm Tuesday 11 June 2024:
• Gregory Terrace, between Bowen Bridge Road and Costin Street
• Gregory Terrace, between Costin Street and Anderson Street
• Gregory Terrace, between Brookes Street and Exhibition Street
• O’Connell Terrace, between Wren Street and Sneyd Street
• Costin Street at corner of Gregory Terrace

Parking lane closures from 12.01am Wednesday 5 June to 6pm Sunday 9 June 2024:

• Costin Street between Gregory Terrace and Carriage Street.

Conditions will change on the following roads from 12.01am Thursday 30 May to 6pm Tuesday 11 June 2024 (local access will be maintained):
• No left-hand turn into Exhibition Street from St Pauls Terrace
• Anderson Street will have no right turn into Gregory Terrace
• Brookes Street will have right turning lane closure into Gregory Terrace, but local access towards Exhibition Street will be maintained
• Traffic lights on intersection of King Street and Gregory Terrace will be turned off
For traffic information visit www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

For transport options visit www.translink.com.au or call TransLink on 13 12 30.

For more information regarding the event visit www.caravanqld.com.au/events/queensland-caravan-camping-supershow/

28/05/2024

Tonight in Totally 90's M People - Real McCoy Michael Jackson tries to fix it Maxi Preist makes a move and Betty...Boooooooo!

22/05/2024

New Music:
Sarah Potenza & Dave Aude - Need You Now

22/05/2024

Back Today from 2PM

Join Evie, Amelia, Minty, Mr. Smith and Olive as they talk; Wet n' Wild Changed Traffic conditions Brisbane Musicals Sport Direct from the Classroom and exclusive to Switch Brisbane's School program, Get your School on the air [email protected]

15/05/2024

Now you're up to Date!! here is todays Schoolyard Sounds

Join Evie, Amelia, Minty and Olive as they talk; Theme Parks Jellyfish All Lit Up! Koala's and Gold The Para Olympics Direct from the Classroom and exclusive to Switch Brisbane's School program, Get your School on the air [email protected]

15/05/2024

Told you there was more coming!!! 8 May 2024, 1 More to come!

Join Evie, Amelia, Minty and Olive as they talk; A Musical Star Wars Exhibition Motor Coaster Wildlife shows Direct from the Classroom and exclusive to Switch Brisbane's School program, Get your School on the air [email protected]

15/05/2024

Better Late than Never - 1 May 2024..... More to come

Join Evie, Amelia, Minty and Olive as they talk; The Circus Dreamworld Night Markets Movie Review - Ghostbusters Sports & More Direct from the Classroom and exclusive to Switch Brisbane's School program, Get your School on the air [email protected]

10/05/2024

Hey everyone - Aus Music Hour will be taken over with classic Mother's Day singles on Sunday night at 8pm! Join me for an hour of music dedicated to all of our mums ❤️ If you would like a song played email me with your song choice and tribute to your mum 💕 [email protected] 🍾

Jace