NEWS
GRASS FIRE MACLEAY ISLAND
GRASS FIRE MACLEAY ISLAND The “67 acres is burning. Welcome to the fire season .. This from RFS Queensland Fire and Emergency Services – QFES 1h Macleay Island – vegetation fire as at 1pm Fri 2 October Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene […]
Continue reading → POLICE SHOOT DEAD A MAN ON RUSSELL ISLAND
UPDATED 3.27 PMNOW WITH POLICE VIDEO INTERVIEW
POLICE SHOOT DEAD A MAN ON RUSSELL ISLAND UPDATED 3.27 PM NOW WITH POLICE VIDEO INTERVIEW Click HERE to download MP$ file Police involved shooting, Russell Island myPolice on Sep 20, 2020 @ 3:19pm A man has been shot by police during an incident on Russell Island this […]
Continue reading →COVID INFORMATION AS AT 10PM 5/9
COVID INFORMATION AS AT 10PM 5/9 Public Health Alert Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where confirmed COVID-19 cases have visited. Anyone who has been to these locations at the times specified should monitor their health and if they develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even mild, get tested […]
Continue reading →OPEN LETTER TO KIM RICHARDS
NEWS ABOUT TESTING (just in)
OPEN LETTER TO KIM RICHARDS NEWS ABOUT TESTING (just in) COVID-19 Testing Clinic at Russell Island Recreation Hall September 5, 2020 A pop up COVID-19 testing clinic has been established at the Russell Island Recreation Hall, near the ferry terminal, at 2 High Street, Russell Island. Queensland Health has […]
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A brief history of Tropical Cyclones
(and a “Weather Alert” from Stradbroke Ferries)
A brief history of Tropical Cyclones (and a “Weather Alert” from Stradbroke Ferries) Ah.. Summer in Queensland. When a young mans thoughts turn to almost anything other than rain, cyclones and destruction. But perhaps not such a good idea, especially this week. As Tropical Cyclone Oma bears down, this not-young […]
Continue reading →Work Skills Traineeships
Work Skills Traineeships POSITIONS AVAILABLE Work Skills Traineeships offer disadvantaged Queenslanders employment for up to six months on public works, community and environmental projects. Trainees will earn a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management (10 places), Certificate I in Hospitality (6 places) or a Certificate I in Business (2 […]
Continue reading →Would you like to start a career in business or construction, or know anyone who would?
Would you like to start a career in business or construction, or know anyone who would? Bay Island Community Services Inc. (BICSI) are currently offering a ‘Certificate 1 in Business’ and a ‘Certificate 1 in Construction’. Both ‘Skilling Queenslanders for Work’ traineeships are 20 weeks, with full-time pay. Certificate […]
Continue reading →Macleay Island Community Library News (November & December)
Macleay Island Community Library News (November & December) Patricia Cation (Left), a former resident of Macleay Island and previous Library volunteer, has donated two of her detective novels to the Library – “Between Friends” and “Free Fall”. These are now available to read. Patricia’s books and those of other local […]
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COUNCIL
Park facilities, libraries and other Council services to reopen under eased restrictions
Park facilities, libraries and other Council services to reopen under eased restrictions As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease across Queensland, Redland City Council is preparing to reopen its libraries, park facilities, animal shelter and visitor information centre from this weekend. Mayor Karen Williams said Council appreciated […]
Continue reading →Council’s COVID-19 assistance package progressing and new measures to be investigated
Council’s COVID-19 assistance package progressing and new measures to be investigated Redland City Council has noted the progress of its Stage1 COVID-19 Social and Economic Assistance Package and endorsed investigation of new, Stage 2 initiatives. Mayor Karen Williams said that of the 11 items endorsed on 26 March […]
Continue reading →Redland Art Award Cancellation Advice
Redland Art Award Cancellation Advice As a result of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Redland City Council and Redland Art Gallery (RAG) have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Redland Art Awards 2020. Redlands City Mayor Karen Williams said although the biennial award […]
Continue reading →Russell Island night water works
Russell Island night water works Russell Island night water works Friday 1 May to Saturday 2 May 2020 (overnight) April 29, 2020 Seqwater is undertaking water supply maintenance on High Street, Russell Island on Friday night, 2 May (weather permitting). During works some island residents may experience temporary […]
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