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Moreton Bay Region’s Best Camping Spots

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The Moreton Bay Region offers some of the most scenic locations in Queensland to holiday, from the famous Pumicestone Passage to our stunning National Parks, our scenic seaside and our lakes and dams.

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This list is for everyone, from the beginner camper to the seasoned ‘bushie’, we’ve found the best places to provide the serenity you need to unwind and relax these holidays! If you’re a novice camper, check out the camping tips at the bottom of the article. 

Bongaree-Caravan-ParkBongaree Caravan Park
Opposite Pumicestone Passage

Bongaree Caravan Park offers a tranquil base from which to enjoy all that Bribie Island has to offer. Just across the road from the famous Pumicestone passage, home to wildlife such as dolphins, dugongs and turtles. The park has a variety of accommodation, from camping to caravans, as well as on site holiday villas and cottages. Enjoy spectacular views of Pumicestone Passage, the Glasshouse Mountains and the Redcliffe Peninsula. Swimming is very popular for all ages in the calm water beaches. There is great fishing, a number of walking paths to explore the area plus it’s within walking distance to local shops & restaurants.

To find out more, head to – www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/bongaree-caravan-park/accommodation/

Ocean-Beach-Camping-AreaOcean Beach Camping Area
Close to Woorim Beach, Bribie Island

Ocean Beach Camping Area is located 16km to 19km north of the beach access point on North Street, Woorim. The camping area is in a prime location on the Eastern side of the island with Freshwater Creek nearby. If you’re an avid fisher, this is the spot for you! The campsites do vary a fair bit between sites with a combination of sand, dirt and some grass. The camp sites just behind the dunes are accessible from defined track entrances, make sure to use these and do not drive over dunes. Camping is not allowed in the foredunes or on the beach. The site is 4wd drive access only and you will need a vehicle access permit.

To learn more, visit – www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/bribie-island/camping.html#ocean_beach_camping_area

Jack-Purton-Neurum-Creek-Bush-RetreatNeurum Creek Bush Retreat
Borders D’Aguilar National Park

Neurum Creek Bush Retreat provides dog friendly camping grounds. Enjoy the great outdoors with many activities including trail walking, swimming, canoeing, and much more! The township of Woodford is a twelve minute drive away, where you’ll find friendly service and advice as well as being able to cater for your needs be it food, refreshments, fuel, restaurants, etc. The site of the famous “Woodford Folk Festival” is only fifteen minutes away. If you book a campsite for the week leading up to Christmas, expect a visit from Santa and the local firies! Campsite owners, Simon and Tracey, are also gearing up to host Australia Day with live music and more! Image courtesy Jack Purton.

For more information, visit – www.ncbr.com.au/

Scouts-Camping-GlampingMurrenbong Scout Campsite 
Peaceful Camping Setting

Located just thirty minutes north of Brisbane in the spectacular suburb of Kurwongbah is the gorgeous Murrebong Campsite. Known for its traditional bush camping, walking trails and large dam, the Scouts QLD campsite offers a peaceful setting for even the most basic camper to spend a few days to recharge and get away from the hustle and bustle of life. The campsite offers bush camping, non-powered sites and has a bunk hut and dining hall/kitchen for larger groups that wish to stay onsite. Bookings are essential and can be made with the onsite staff.

Booking contact details – bookings@murrenbong.org.au or (07) 3285 5408

Middle-Cobble-CreekMiddle Kobble Bush Camp
Hikers Dream

Middle Cobble Bush Camp is a remote bush campsite in an open grassy area next to Kobble Creek, in the remote northern section of D’Aguilar National Park. This campsite is for the more experienced campers as it is walk-in camping only. A short walk takes you to the top of Kobble Creek waterfall. Keep an eye out for the prehistoric-looking Lepidozamia (cycads) on your walk to the bush camp. Skinks and keelbacks (freshwater snakes) can be seen basking on the rocks at the top of Kobble Creek waterfall. Bottlebrush plants flower along the creek beside the bush camp site in Spring make for a stunningly scenic hike. Image courtesy of Rolo.

Search for the campsite via – www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar/camping.html

Donnybrook-Caravan-ParkDonnybrook Caravan Park
Quiet Seaside Spot

If boating and fishing is your thing, Donnybrook Caravan Park provides the perfect get-away holiday in a peaceful seaside village. Launch your boat from the adjacent boat ramp and cruise out into the picturesque Pumicestone Passage for a relaxing or fun-filled day on the water. Return to your caravan in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxing barbeque or head to the local bowls club for a meal. A general store and post office across the road and a take-away next door provide for your basic needs. This spot is perfect for the keen fisherman!

To find out more and book a site, visit – www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/donnybrook-caravan-park/

Worldsaway-RetreatWorldsaway Retreat
View of Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay

Set on 40 acres of pristine land in the hinterland of Ocean View, the retreat overlooks the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay. Worldsaway Retreat is a 10-minute drive from the yesteryear town of Dayboro and quaint village of Mt Mee. Wineries, restaurants and Mt Mee State Park are all nearby. You’re offered a stunning, open space to relax, unwind and re-energise. Right in the midst of nature, Worldsaway Retreat is a sanctuary to soothe your soul, your body and your mind. If you’re not a fan of pitching a tent, you can always choose the glamping option of their self-contained cabins. The surreal, breath-taking views will seize you with the amazing Glass House Mountains, ocean, islands, waterfalls, valleys and forests. It’s almost unbelievable.

To learn more – www.worldsawayretreat.com

Camping-Moreton-Bay-RegionBaden Powell Park Scout Campsite
Nestled away in Samford Valley

The beautiful Baden Powell Park campsite, owned by Scouts QLD, is a 150-acre leafy green site within walking distance of the quaint Samford Village. The site boasts a 25 metre swimming pool, endless walking tracks, hot water showers and a large dam with plenty of fish to catch! They also have equipment for hire, such as mountain bikes. There are various accommodation options available to public campers, so if you prefer the glamping option, you can hire a bell tent. Bunk huts are also available or powered sites for you to park your caravan. Bookings are essential and the campsite is sometimes not available due to Scouting events.

Please check availability through the Scouts QLD Bookings Office – bookings@scoutsqld.com.au or (07) 3721 5737

Toorbul-Caravan-ParkToorbul Caravan Park
Boaters and Fishers Dream

Boating and fishing in the adjacent pristine waters of the Pumicestone Passage makes Toorbul Caravan Park the ideal getaway spot for the fishing and water sports enthusiast. Boat ramp, fishing supplies, convenience store and tavern are all within 400 metres of the park in this peaceful, seaside community. Kangaroos wandering the streets in the late afternoon make this a unique holiday location! The park offers good facilities for caravan and campers, including a BBQ area, large amenities block and a coin operated laundry. It is recommended that bookings be made well in advance to ensure availability of a site.

For more information, visit – www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/toorbul-caravan-park/

Holiday-Camping-Tips

– Always take plenty of fresh drinking water. A lot of campsites only offer potable water, which is fine for bathing and extinguishing campfires. If you need to use the water for drinking, it MUST be boiled for a minimum of ten minutes.
– Not all campsites allow campfires, so it is best to check beforehand. It is also advisable to check whether there are any current fire bans in place.
– Bring firewood. Often you will see roadside signs with local residents selling pre-cut wood. It is ILLEGAL to collect wood (even dead branches) in National Parks and you could face a hefty fine if caught! Campfires must be contained and extinguished properly with water. Wildfires can start from embers. Be responsible!
– Ensure you deflate your tyres for beach driving, around 16psi is the standard. Check the tides guide!
– 50+ Sunscreen, Bushmans 40 deet (insect repellant), a fully stocked first aid kit, a pair of thongs for showering, torches and a packet of baby wipes are absolute essentials.
– Do not feed the native wildlife! Ensure all food is secured and away from the reach of all wildlife or you may find it all gone whilst you are away from the campsite or sleeping.
– It pays to look around for ant nests and insect holes prior to pitching tents and gazebos.
– Arrive at your campsite while there is still plenty of daylight, setting up camp can be quite time consuming and setting up in the dark isn’t as fun as it might sound.
– Some campsites don’t offer rubbish disposal, pack some garbage bags and make sure your campsite has no rubbish laying around before leaving.
– Lay a ground sheet (most tents come with one) or a tarp at the entrance to the tent and make it a no shoe zone. This prevents a lot of dirt inside the tent and makes for a more comfortable sleep.
– It’s a good idea to leave the netting on the tent entrance zipped up at all times, except for entering and exiting, unless you want to share a bed with snakes, spiders and mosquitoes!
– Make a list of what you intend to pack but bear in mind that you’ll likely still forget something! Don’t forget the coffee!
– Check yourself for ticks!
– Enjoy the serenity!

18/12/2017 |

Bureau of Meteorology Issues Initial Flood Watch

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An Initial Flood Watch has been issued for coastal catchments between Gladstone and the New South Wales Border.

The first flood watch, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology this morning, indicates that minor flooding across a large swathe of catchments, including Pine and Caboolture Rivers and their tributaries, is possible.

The Bureau released a video yesterday, detailing the impacts, with Southern States, New South Wales and Victoria, likely to experience the worst of the impacts.

Parts of Queensland will begin to see the effects of the trough from Sunday and into Monday. Rainfall during the past week has primed local catchments for future level rises.

Widespread 24 hour rainfall totals of 30-70mm are possible about coastal catchments south of Gladstone during Sunday and Monday. Isolated heavier falls in the range of 80-180mm are possible each day, these fall are expected from severe thunderstorms embedded in the trough. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued by the Bureau of Meteorology during the event as required. You can view all Queensland warnings here.

IF IT’S FLOODED, FORGET IT!!!

The warning is as follows:

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Flood Watch for coastal catchments between Gladstone and the New South Wales Border

Issued at 11:12 am EST on Friday 1 December 2017

Flood Watch Number: 1

Minor flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area.

A trough system and an associated band of showers and storms will move into the southwest of the state during Friday, shifting gradually eastwards across the state during the weekend. The associated band of showers and storms will likely clear the coast on Tuesday.

Rainfall during the past week has wetted up some coastal catchments meaning river level rises are likely.

Widespread 24 hour rainfall totals of 30-70mm are possible about coastal catchments south of Gladstone during Sunday and Monday.

Isolated heavier falls in the range of 80-180mm are possible each day with severe thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued during the event as required.

Minor flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area and isolated heavy rainfall may lead to localised flooding.

Rainfall totals and river level rises are expected to be significantly lower than those experienced in the Wide Bay catchments in October, and certainly nothing comparable to the widespread rainfall and flooding seen in Cyclone Debbie.

The Flood Watch area will be refined as the location of the heaviest rainfall becomes more certain.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
(Tributaries of the lower Brisbane River only.)
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood warnings for Queensland.

Flood Safety Advice:

This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

  • Remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

01/12/2017 |

Labor Paints the Moreton Bay Region Red

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Final election counts are still being tallied but it’s becoming clear that the ALP has a stronghold in the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland as a whole.

Six of the nine seats that are within the boundaries of the Moreton Bay Region has been won or retained by Labor candidates.

Yvette-DAth-wins-Redcliffe-2017Redcliffe – Yvette D’Ath (ALP)

Murrumba – Steven Miles (ALP)

Bancroft – Chris Whiting (ALP)

Pine Rivers – Nikki Boyd (ALP)

Kurwongbah – Shane King (ALP)

Morayfield – Mark Ryan (ALP)

The three remaining seats are still undecided:

Pumicestone – Micheal Hoogwaerts (ALP) and Simone Wilson (LNP) are running a very tight race. It could be a long wait to hear the results for this seat.

Everton – Tim Mander (LNP) holds the lead over David Greene (ALP).

Glass House – Andrew Powell (LNP) has the lead over Brent Hampstead (ALP)

26/11/2017 |

The new “call-back” phone scam hits

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Three nights ago, Australians started receiving calls all the way from Cameroon in Central Africa.

Calls were very short allowing practically no opportunity to answer them. Welcome to the call-back scam or as it became known in New Zealand in April this year, the Wangiri scam. Meaning “one ring and cut”.

One of Mackay’s very own police officers received this call in the very early hours of the morning two night’s ago.

 

This phone scam is so very easy to avoid once you know how it works. Here’s what you need to know:

  • You receive a call which is almost impossible to answer at an inconvenient time.  You later identify the missed call – your curiosity peaks. You have a decision to make, do I call the number back or not? Many decide to call back – hence the scam name.
  • The scammers establish themselves in locations where they can receive the highest possible yield for their international premium rate number (known as a toll number). This means that the revenue made from your international call to their newly set up phone number is shared between the telephone company and the scammers.
  • The rates charged for these return international calls are the highest possible you could imagine. Prepaid users often find themselves with little to no credit left afterwards, other phone users only identify the damage incurred when they receive their next phone bill. Charges incurred during your call back are extremely excessive.
  • To make it worse –  if you decide to call back this number, the person who answers your call will do every thing in their power to ensure you stay on the line for as long as possible. People have been told in these call backs that they have won large sums of money, that a family member has died or has been seriously injured – they have even been exposed to conversations of a sexual nature, all in an effort to keep them on the phone for as long as possible – ever increasing the cost to the victim.
  • If you have received a call from this process, your details or your phone number have not been compromised. It is believed that the process of identifying phone numbers is an automated process – with every possible phone number combination being identified and called.
  • It is expected that very large numbers of these scam calls could be made as a result.

In simpler terms, the scam only works if people call the number back linked to the missed call. If you identify this number from Cameroon as a missed call on your phone – do not call it back. Please understand that the scammers are likely to use different locations and different numbers. The same rules apply – don’t call back international numbers that you do not recognise.

Police are also warning people of a current smishing scam offering you the chance to win a Woolworths gift card if you reply with your personal details. The SMS message even refers to you by your name or nickname.

Smishing is a security attack in which the user is tricked into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto their phone or other mobile device. Do not reply to message from unknown callers, confirm details of companies via legitimate sources and never respond to anything immediately.

Another scam involves getting users to click on a video link (either via email or SMS). It may try to lure you by suggesting the video is about you or involves you in some way. Never click on links in emails or messages sent to you by unknown sources.

Remember, you can report scams through A.C.O.R.N. (Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network) here.

To keep up to date with circulating scams, visit Scamwatch here.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Words: Senior Constable Steve Smith

03/11/2017 |

Say Scram to Scammers

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Stay-Smart-OnlineThis Stay Smart Online Week, the ACCC is warning the community to watch out for common online scams they might encounter.

The online sphere – email, the internet, social media and mobile apps – has overtaken telephones as scammers’ preferred tool of the trade to contact potential victims. In 2017, the ACCC’s Scamwatch site has received more than 51,000 reports of scammers trying to con people online. Online scam losses total nearly $37 million so far in 2017, with people aged 45 to 54 most likely to lose money.

“It’s difficult to spot a scammer online these days as they  go to great lengths  to trick the public and steal personal information and money,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said.

The top three scams that people are most likely to encounter online are:

  • Phishing – often delivered via email, scammers will pretend to be from well-known businesses and government departments to con unsuspecting victims out of their personal information and money. For example they might say they’re from Apple and you need to reset your password for security reasons, or they may offer you a gift voucher to a major supermarket for completing a ‘survey’.
  • False billing – scammers will pretend to be from a utility provider such as your phone or energy company and send you a fake bill. These scams can be very hard to pick as the fake bills scammers send look authentic.
  • Buying and selling – scammers will trick people who are looking to buy or sell goods online. For example, they may set up a fake online store that sells well-known brands at seemingly too-good-to-be-true prices; or they may set up a fake listing on a classifieds website.

Ms Rickard said there are some simple techniques members of the public can employ to avoid being stung by a scammer online.

“While scammers are often after your money, they’re also trying to steal your personal information, which is just as valuable. It’s important to safeguard your personal details online the same way you would your wallet,” Ms Rickard said.

“If you’re ever contacted out of the blue, particularly via email, by someone asking you to pay a bill, complete a survey or update your passwords, it pays to be sceptical. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.”

“If you’re unsure about the legitimacy of something online like a store, classified listing or email you receive, do your own research as others who have been stung by scammers will often post warnings for others. There are also plenty of very useful tips and advice at www.scamwatch.gov.au to avoid being stung by online scams,” Ms Rickard said.

See more information about Stay Smart Online Week.

12/10/2017 |

Ladies! Who’s Ready to Play AFL and REPRESENT!

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Trial Date for Female AFL Players Announced!

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The Redcliffe Tigers AFC will be holding trials on Monday, the 30th of October, leading into the 2018 AFL Season open females.

Having previously had a Tigeress team back around 2003-2006, the club is looking to bring back a women’s team to join the Tiger Army.

If you are interested in attending the trials, below is the date and time for Senior Girls.

Redcliffe-Tigers-banner Redcliffe Tigers AFC

Where: Rothwell Park, McGahey Street, QLD

When:  Monday 30th October

Time: 6:30-8pm (start training at 6:30pm)

All players with or without AFL experience are welcome to attend this trial for Open age groups before the selection is made on the 6th November.

For more information, visit their website.

04/10/2017 |

Violent Stabbing in Redcliffe

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Police have charged a woman with attempted murder following an incident at a home in Redcliffe yesterday evening.

Police were called to an address on Sportsground Street just before 7:30pm following reports a man had been stabbed in the back.

An 82-year-old Redcliffe man was transported to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

A 52-year-old Redcliffe woman, who was known to the man and located at the scene, has been charged with one count of attempted murder.

She is due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court today.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

 

 

03/10/2017 |

Missing man, Kippa Ring

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 44-year-old man reported missing from Kippa Ring.

Missing--man-Kippa-RingShannon Rogers (pictured), was last seen leaving an address on Mayfair Street in his black Suzuki Vitara bearing SA registration plates WKT800, at 6.30pm yesterday.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Mr Rogers is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 175 centimetres tall with dark brown hair.

He was last seen wearing jeans, a white t-shirt with blue stripes and a white cap.

Anyone who may have seen Mr Rogers or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

by QPS media

21/09/2017 |

Stay water safe these School Holidays

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Do you know how to use your safety equipment?

This is the message Queensland Water Police will be asking the thousands of boaties that will be heading out on waterways these school holidays.

With a large number of different brands and types of safety equipment now available to boat owners, it is important to take the time to understand how to operate and use these life saving devices before you hit the water.

Senior Sergeant Thiry said people should spend to spend 5 to 10 minutes reading and recognising how their safety equipment functions before they head out for the holidays.

“Having a good knowledge of how to put on a life jacket or activate a distress flare before the need arises is a necessary skill for anyone on the water,” he said.

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“It’s also a good time to check your equipment is in good condition and hasn’t reached its expiry date.”

“A number of Water Police operations will run from 16 September to 1 October across the state, targeting marine safety, drugs and alcohol offences. Joint patrols will also be conducted with other government agencies to ensure safety of everyone on the water.”

A few other things to remember that might save your life.

• Always check your vessel, engine/s and boat trailer before leaving home.

• Tell someone where you are going and when you are returning in case something goes wrong, this way Water Police will then know where to start looking. This means telling family or friends, a local Volunteer Marine Rescue group or Coast Guard where you will be on the water, before you head off and update them if things change.

• Check the forecast weather, a bright sunny morning could change over the course of the day.

• Most importantly, make sure everyone on your boat knows how to use all the safety equipment in the event of an emergency.

• For boats requiring an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), make sure it is registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and your details are up to date. Click the link for further details http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/registration/index.asp

“Remember – Be safe on the water these holidays.”

 

18/09/2017 |

Hazard Reduction Burn – Rothwell

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Moreton Bay Regional Council will undertake a bushfire hazard reduction burn tomorrowAugust 22 at Glanville Park, Rothwell, weather permitting.

hazard-reduction-burn-rothwellResidents in Rothwell, Kippa-Ring, Deception Bay and surrounding suburbs may notice smoke both during and after the burn.

Residents and businesses should keep away from the burn during and in the days following the event.

Asthmatics and people sensitive to smoke are advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.

Motorists in the area should drive to the conditions.

Pets and livestock should be secured, if necessary.

Hazard reduction burn crews work closely with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to undertake planned burns.

For more information about council’s planned burns program, visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/plannedburns 

Helpful resources are available from the Rural Fire Service website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

21/08/2017 |

Historical Redcliffe Comes to Life!!!

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Local History Buffs Rejoice!

The-Pictorial-history-of-Redcliffe-coverDuane Hart from The Photo Restoration Studio in Redcliffe has spent many painstaking hours compiling, editing and restoring historic photos from the Redcliffe region into an awe-inspiring book entitled: The Pictorial History of Redcliffe.

Duane has been a local to Redcliffe for twenty years. During that time, he’s been collecting land maps and old books on Redcliffe. His book is a stunning pictorial with his entire collection of maps, old photos and excerpts from books pre-1949. Duane has been restoring images for customers for over ten years now along with picture framing for the last seven years.

The book is due for release in September this year. It features pre-1949 land map photos and old advertisements from a variety of publications and family collections on the Peninsula.

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The extensive collection includes paintings of early Redcliffe from the State Library and photos from a number of rare books on Redcliffe that have been donated to Duane for the purpose of beeing restored and included in the book.

Take a flight down the Redcliffe coastline from a 1946 Aerial map – keep watching until the end of the video, an overlay of a modern map to show how Redcliffe has developed in the last 70 years is quite remarkable!

Duane is still looking for submissions for the book, if you have any old pre-1945 photos or books on Redcliffe. Credit will be given in the book plus a free signed copy of the book if the photos are published, as a way of thank you.

Opening-of-BridgeDuane runs the Framing Shop in the Cominos Arcade, if you would like to come to see the collection in person. The opening hours of the store are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday and Saturdays 8:00am-1:00pm.

If you’re interested in purchasing the book, pre-sale is available at www.redcliffebook.com. You can also purchase the book once it’s been published from Peninsula Framing and Laminating, located at 17/133 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe. Keep an eye out in your local library for copies also!

12/07/2017 |

Charges laid in relation to yesterday’s PSPA

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Two men have been charged following the discovery of a suspicious device at Scarborough yesterday.

It will be alleged around 10.20am police executed a search warrant at a Fortune Street address where a quantity of drugs (methyl amphetamine) and paraphernalia associated with the production of drugs were allegedly located in a shed at the rear of the property.

A quatity of ammunition and a suspicious device were also uncovered.

An emergent situation was declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act at 3.30pm and the device was destroyed by specialist police.
The PSPA declaration was revoked just after 5pm.

A 32-year-old Scarborough man has been charged with a total of 19 offences including six counts of supplying dangerous drugs, two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs, possession of anything used in the commission of crime, possession of relevant substances, unlawful possession of weapons and one count each of authority required to possess explosives, possess utensils, producing dangerous drugs, possess instructions for producing drugs and receiving tainted property.

He is due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court today.

A 31-year-old Scarborough man has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs and is due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on July 10.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Via QPS media

15/06/2017 |
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