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Summer is just around the corner and Meteorologists are forecasting a heatwave to welcome in the new Season.

A heatwave is defined as three or more days of high Maximum and Minimum temperatures for a region. The heatwave conditions are expected to start on Thursday, with Friday seeing the highest temperatures and could potentially last for five-six days.  Dry air coming from western Queensland will send temperatures soaring over the weekend.

Image courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology – bom.gov.au

Redcliffe and surrounds are likely to miss out on the worst of the heatwave conditions due to the saving grace of our sea breeze. Areas further inland are expecting to see 40C+ temperatures.

Heatwaves are responsible for taking more lives than any other naturally occurring weather phenomenon.

The Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Service and Energex are all in preparation stages and will be on high alert during the heatwave.

Please keep an eye on your fellow Community members, especially the elderly, young, pregnant, manual workers and those with medical conditions. Do not leave children in parked cars during a heatwave, temperatures in a vehicle rise quickly and can cause serious harm if not death.

Be mindful of your pets, ensure they have somewhere cool to avoid the heat and have plenty of water!

Image courtesy of weatherzone.com.au

Unfotunately, with the hot weather comes the heightened risk of bushfires. Moreton Bay Region is currently under a ‘Very High’ fire danger rating.

With much of Queensland currently experiencing very dry conditions, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have extra staff on standby and waterbombers at the ready.

Image courtesy of ruralfire.qld.gov.au

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is warning residents to prepare their homes now and to report any bushfires, regardless of whether they may or may not have already been reported.

To  print or download a copy of – Bushfire Survival Plan PREPARE.ACT.SURVIVE.

The Shared Bike Path and Walkway opens tomorrow Saturday 17th September and we can guarantee it to be worth the wait!

The 12.3km pathway showcases stunning murals, painted by local artist David Houghton, along with fitness equipment and of course the beautiful, natural scenery.

Click any image to view the entire Redcliffe Rail Link Pathway Murals collection.

The highly anticipated Moreton Bay Rail Link (Redcliffe Rail Line) is opening soon with the public Timetable commencing 4th October 2016.

If you would like the opportunity to be a part of history and ride the first trip on Sunday 3rd October 2016, you can enter the ballot to win a ride! Details here.

Design work is underway on $5.75 million worth of upgrades and improvements to Anzac Avenue in Rothwell and Kippa-Ring.

Yvette D’Ath MP, State Member for Redcliffe and Chris Whiting MP, State Member for Murrumba have welcomed the news of the upgrade which will see dedicated cycle lanes added to this section of Anzac Avenue.

“The works will include the asphalt resurfacing of all six lanes of Anzac Ave between Gynther Rd and Klinger Rd,” said Ms D’Ath

“Design work on this project is currently underway. Consultation with stakeholders will commence once these plans are finalised.” Ms D’Ath said.

“I welcome the addition of almost 3km of cycle lanes to the network in the Moreton Bay region. These new lanes, and the Shared Pathway on the Moreton Bay Rail Link will provide choice for local and visiting cyclists,” Mr Whiting said

“As a cyclist myself I am pleased to see these much anticipated lanes added to Anzac Avenue, providing another active transport option for people across the region to get out and active.”

“This is the first upgrade of the road surface on Anzac Ave in almost a decade, and is part of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to improving Queensland’s infrastructure.” Mr Whiting said.

Ms D’Ath and Mr Whiting said that they look forward to the upgrade works commencing in early 2017.

The Redcliffe Qld Community is excited to have a brand new, fully fenced and shaded playground ready to explore and play on!

Courtesy of Newport Waterside, it is located on Griffith Road, Newport (next to Isles of Newport Stockland sales office.)

It’s been a big hit already, although there are some concerns that have been brought to the Developer’s attention that will hopefully be resolved as soon as possible.

A new cafe is also due to open in the Newport Community! Izba Espresso opens next to the sales office on Monday, July 25. Pop in for piping hot coffee, breakfast or lunch! Open 6.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am to 5pm Saturday to Sunday. To view a preview of the cafe, click here.

Image Credit: Redcliffe Family Fun and Newport Waterside

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act at an address in Redcliffe this morning.

Officers were called to a residence on Klingner Road at 10am following reports of a disturbance.

Police declared the emergency situation after establishing that a man, who is believed to be armed, had barricaded himself inside the house.

It is believed there may be others inside the residence.

An exclusion zone (pictured) has been established which encompasses Scarborough Road to Watt Street and Pinewood Street to Yates Street.

There is no further information at this stage.

Information source: QPS Media on June 13, 2016 @ 11:55am