Category Archives: Between Editions Stories

23Sept2011_KOALAS COUNT

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mbrc_logo2__47x14mm_96dpi.jpgGrab your binoculars and head outside to do your bit for koala conservation on Koala Survey Day Sunday, 2 October 2011.  Residents are encouraged to look in their backyards and nearby parklands as part of a region-wide koala count.
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19092011 Roads update: AJ Wyllie Bridge

Night time works will be required and these are expected to occur in the week commencing 19 September 2011, weather permitting.  A lane closure will be required during the evening, between about 7pm and 5am, and there will be stop-go traffic control on site.  Every effort will be made to minimise noise and traffic impacts during this time.
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16092011 Flying foxes and Hendra virus: your questions answered

The Queensland Government’s foremost experts on flying foxes and Hendra virus will answer your questions during a live streamed online forum later this month.
Biosecurity Queensland, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Resource Management and Queensland Health, is hosting a panel discussion on Friday, September 23. The forum will be broadcast online from 12.00pm to 1.30pm.
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02092011 FAKE MONEY ALERT

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, said recent media coverage of cases involving counterfeit $10 notes had prompted them to urge local residents to remain vigilant.
Carolyn Male MP said thousands of Australians fell victim to scams each year, with the impact of fraud on the community was often underestimated.
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Hendra virus case confirmed on the Gold Coast

Media Release 23 Aug 2011 Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed a Hendra virus case on a property in the Gold Coast hinterland.
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SHAFT the School Holidays

19 Aug 2011 Media Release from MBRC
High school students throughout the Moreton Bay region are being encouraged to get in early and nominate for the September SHAFT school holiday program, which runs from September 19 to 30.
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HENDRA VIRUS 17Aug2011

A message to all Queensland Horse Owners

The Queensland Government is calling on every horse owner to access a Hendra virus information pack. To get your Hendra virus information pack visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au .
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HENDRA VIRUS update 24 July 2011

Hendra virus case confirmed in Chinchilla area
Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed a Hendra case on a property in the Chinchilla area.
Queensland Chief Biosecurity Officer Dr Jim Thompson said Biosecurity Queensland officers were on site quarantining the property.
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Serious Traffic Crash Mount Samson Road Closeburn

Police are investigating a two vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Mount Samson Road, Closeburn on Friday afternoon – 15th July 2011.
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HENDRA VIRUS INFO SESSIONS

Biosecurity Queensland is providing more opportunities for horse owners to get the latest Hendra virus information, including details to help protect themselves and their animals against the virus. 
Closest to us:  Wednesday 27 July       6.30-8.30pm  Kumbartcho Sanctuary (See below for details)
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