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Locality: Pomona, Queensland

Address: Hospital St 4568 Pomona, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 With students and teachers heading back to school today for the beginning of term 4, it is expected there will be an increase in road and pedestrian traffic in ...and around our local schools. Please remember to observe and follow all school zone speed limits. Think of Emily and Todd as you approach school zones. Please remember to be aware, slow down, be patient and help make sure all families get to school and home safely.

25.01.2022 Power lines work & Road disruption Powerlines that go directly over the Pinbarren Bridge on Pomona-Kin Kin Road have partially come down. They’re still hanging but not by much. TMR & Energex are now on scene and so there is likely to be disruption while emergency repairs are conducted.

25.01.2022 Weather permitting, this evening.

25.01.2022 Sandbags for Xmas? Noosa SES members had fun filling sandbags today with the hopper ( courtesy of our fund raising), ready for whatever Nature throws at us next!

24.01.2022 Truck fire northbound on Bruce Hwy, between Black Mountain & Pomona.

24.01.2022 Just a heads up.

23.01.2022 'VERY SLIM' CHANCE OF HAIL STORM STRIKING SUNSHINE COAST THIS AFTERNOON See local forecast at bottom The Bureau of Meteorology is warning there is a slim c...hance the Sunshine Coast could be struck by a significant hailstorm this afternoon. The forecast says thunderstorms are possible later today, but the Bureau of Meteorology says is an 'off chance' that it could evolve into a hail storm. Forecaster Peter Markworth says if that did happen, the hail would likely strike inland areas of the region, but could reach the coast. "If those storms do get organised, which is still just a slight possibility, they may have an impact and there may be some warnings out," he said. "Those would include damaging winds and large hail which is greater than 2cm." He said while there was a 40% chance of storms on the Coast today , the risk of a hail storm would be "less than 5%". "It's a pretty harsh environment for one of these storms to get up, so most of the thunderstorms that do appear will be fairly benign -- just a little bit of lightning and a little bit of rain." "But there is potential for something more significant to get organised. "It's just a slight possibility but we can't rule it out." In November last year the Sunshine Coast endured a "catastrophic" hailstorm that caused more than $40 million in damage to vehicles, and buildings. FORECAST FOR THURSDAY Sunshine Coast: Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers in the late morning and afternoon. Up to 2mm possible. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening Gympie: Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. In November last year, a catastrophic hail storm caused more than $40 million in damage across the region. There is a slim chance of a hail storm striking the region this afternoon. (ABC News: File photo)

23.01.2022 New Tropical Cyclone in Far North Queensland.

23.01.2022 The man and two girls, aged 9 and 5, reported missing from Nambour on Tuesday, September 22, have been located safe and well. Thanks for the shares!

23.01.2022 ~ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ~ for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Gympie and Noosa Council Areas.... Issued at 9:23 pm Saturday, 31 October 2020. Destructive cells have now ceased, however, training thunderstorms are now producing a swath of heavy rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:10 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Goomboorian, Toolara Forest, the area north of Gympie and Mount Kanighan. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely. *** 14cm HAIL REPORTED AT FORESTDALE*** *** 13cm HAIL REPORTED AT HILLCREST*** 4-7cm has been observed around Gatton and Adare around 12:30pm 5cm hail has been recorded around Seventeen Mile around 1pm 4cm hail has been reported just northeast of Toowoomba around 1pm 7cm hail was reported in Purga around 1:15pm 7.2cm hail was reported in Amberley around 2pm 8cm hail was reported in Forestdale and Springfield around 2:30pm 9.5cm hail was reported at Boronia Height 4cm hail was reported at Toowong Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

23.01.2022 Paddock burn this afternoon approximate 12pm 551Cooroy Belli Creek road. Permit and fairies in attendance. Dependent on weather.

23.01.2022 Captain Sir Thomas Moore was an inspiration during the height of the pandemic in 2020, which resulted in him being knighted by the Queen at Windsor Castle in May 2020. He fought in the Second World War, and at the age of 100, he did what he could to raise much needed funds for the British NHS. I’m sure I speak for the entire P&DWW team when I issue my condolences to the family of Sir Thomas and to the United Kingdom as a whole.... RIP Sir Tom. Nathanael Ford, FRSA Director.

23.01.2022 Bushfire season prep is a go! Rural Fire Service personnel teamed up with our mates at Queensland National Parks for a hazard reduction burn (HRB) at Pomona on ...the Sunshine Coast. Though it’s too wet to burn in some parts of the state, if the conditions are just right, HRBs are a key part of our toolkit to mitigate bushfire risk.

21.01.2022 When it's 2021 in NSW but still 2020 in QLD!

21.01.2022 incident no longer active - 06:31 ~ Vegetation Fire - Hiking trail, Mount Cooroora ~ There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately. ... Vehicles on Scene:0 Vehicles on Route: 1

20.01.2022 ~ Road Traffic Accident - Pomona Kin-Kin Road - Pinbarren Bridge (Six Mile Creek crossing) ~ There has been a two vehicle Road Traffic Accident on Pomona Kin Kin Road involving a school bus. Use extreme caution. The road is still open.

19.01.2022 On National Police Remembrance Day we remember those whose lives were cut tragically short while serving their community. To those families who have lost loved... ones, we grieve with you. While we can never take away the weight of your loss, across Australia, the entire policing family, is here to support you. To those who continue to serve, we thank you. #NeverForgotten

19.01.2022 The Cooroy Police Station is now set to be upgraded as part of changes to the Queensland Police Service structure.

19.01.2022 FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST: TROPICAL CYCLONE IMOGEN ATTENTION MARINERS: Message from Regional Harbour Master Cairns ***RED ALERT FOR KARUMBA***... Destructive winds forecast within 6 hours. Vessels are not to leave their cyclone moorings until the official all clear is given by RHM Cairns. Mariners should maintain a listening watch on: Karumba VHF channel 16 Monitor weather forecast via the Bureau of Meteorology website #TCImogen #MaritimeSafetyQld

18.01.2022 ~ Power Outage ~ The following suburbs/towns are experiencing a blackout that is currently under investigation.

18.01.2022 Yesterday we sent a crew to assist with a rescue on Teewah beach where a paraglider crash landed in a tree. Due to the Location and being 12 m high the rescue required manpower and a QFES rescue team. All ended well with the paraglider being brought safely back to earth.

18.01.2022 ~ Community Partnership ~ Mid this year the Director of Pomona and District Weather Warnings took up a position on Noosa’s Ambulance Board as the representative for Pomona & the Noosa Hinterland. Today they met at the Cooroy Ambulance Station for their monthly meeting and the new committee members were given a tour of the facility and capabilities that they have at hand. P&DWW is proud to have managed to build and maintain a good working relationship with Pomona’s Queensland Fire and Emergency Service management, the Noosa State Emergency Service management and now the local Queensland Ambulance Service management.

17.01.2022 A Tropical Low is forecast to develop in the Gulf of Carpentaria over the next week. It's intensity and track are unknown as yet but it could bring some heavy r...ain across large parts of Queensland or the Northern Territory. Tropical Cyclone Outlook: https://bit.ly/381yxrR : Windy

16.01.2022 It's on again this year. FREE Christmas Lunch. If you have no-one to share Christmas with and feel like joining in with some others, please come and join us at... the Pomona Memorial Hall on Christmas Day. If you would like to come please book to help with catering and covid-19 procedures. Ph: 5485 2427 See flyer for full details.

15.01.2022 Power outage - Update 1 As at 10am there are still 12,827 properties in the South East affected with 3,003 coming from the Noosa Shire. The remaining affected suburbs are: * Black Mountain - 231... * Boreen Point - 289 * Cooran - 50 * Cooroy - 877 * Cooroy Mountain - 6 * Cootharaba - 84 * Doonan - 759 * Federal - 120 * Noosaville - 1 * Pinbarren - 2 * Pomona - 45 * Ridgewood - 172 * Tewantin - 2 * Tinbeerwah - 365 See more

15.01.2022 ~ Request for information ~ If you’re aware of the location of any downed powerlines on roads & footpaths or trees that are still blocking roads then comment below and add some pictures of the damage!

15.01.2022 Have you had any damage? The State Emergency Service can assist with emergency patching and can be contacted through the app or via 132 500.

14.01.2022 Some smoke may be seen over Doonan and Tinbeerwah this today, as Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service conduct a controlled burn at Doonan. A reminder that V...ehicles must slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on when driving around smoke affected areas Sightseers must keep away for their own safety People with respiratory (or other health) conditions should take reliever medicine for smoke inhalation and seek medical advice Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke from entering homes Ensure pets have a protected area See more

14.01.2022 Power outage - update 2 The following Noosa Shire suburbs remain either completely or partially without power as at 8:45pm. A total of 7,852 houses and businesses are affected. * Black Mountain - 567... * Boreen Point - 303 * Castaways Beach - 1 * Cooran - 682 * Cooroibah - 309 * Cooroy - 2,265 * Cootharaba - 272 * Doonan - 833 * Federal - 121 * Lake MacDonald - 47 * Noosa Heads - 298 * Noosaville - 141 * Peregian Beach - 674 * Pinbarren - 6 * Pomona - 1,156 * Ridgewood - 172 * Sunrise Beach - 1 * Tewantin - 1 * Tinbeerwah - 1 See more

14.01.2022 ALERT FOR TOMORROW - QPWS PLANNED BURN 11 MAY 2021- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) have advised that there will be a planned burn tomorrow Tuesday... the 11th of May at the Tuchekoi National Park. Smoke will be seen/smelt in the surrounding Pomona, Pinbarren and Cooran areas. The burn block is located on the corner of Jampot and Coles Creek Roads. As always, please keep any medications necessary at hand and drive to conditions if visibility is affected by smoke. See more

14.01.2022 POLICE ACT TO BACK LOCKDOWN Police will stop some vehicles travelling to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane to enforce new lockdown orders that come into ef...fect tonight. The State Government has ordered a three-day lockdown from 6pm of the Greater Brisbane region, covering the Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Redland, Ipswich, and Logan city council areas. People within those areas are required to stay at home unless needing to leave for essential work, providing healthcare for a vulnerable person, essential shopping, or exercise in their local neighbourhood. Anyone elsewhere in the state who has visited Greater Brisbane since January 2 has also been asked to self-isolate for three days. Superintendent Craig Hawkins from Sunshine Coast police said there would be an increased police presence at access points between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to support the lockdown so the situation that Brisbane sees itself in doesn't migrate up to up to the Sunshine Coast. We're not enforcing roadblocks but we have a system that will be intercepting vehicles as we recognize that they might be a Brisbane resident or coming from the Greater Brisbane area, Supt Hawkins said. As well as stopping cars, Supt Hawkins said message boards on the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast would display reminders of the need for people to self-isolate if they come from the Greater Brisbane region. Acting Sunshine Coast Mayor Rick Baberowski said the Coast was fortunate to be outside the lockdown zone, but good will and discipline were needed to keep it that way. I hope that everybody will pay the best attention they can to the directions, and obviously, if you are thinking about coming to the Sunshine Coast, and you've been in one of the declared Greater Brisbane areas, please don't do it, he said.

14.01.2022 The times for tonight’s eclipse. Enjoy!

14.01.2022 What’s your what if plan? Follow the link to get song handy advice and tips for staying disaster ready in Queensland. #GetReadyQueensland

13.01.2022 PLANNED BURN Noosa Council have a planned burn scheduled to start today behind the Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill and possibly lasting for two days, weather perm...itting. Crews will remain onsite until safe. Smoke may be seen in Doonan, Tewantin, Noosaville and Tinbeerwah. Please drive to conditions in the area and have any necessary medication at hand. See more

13.01.2022 #COOROY | Emergency services are on scene of a single vehicle into a tree on Nandroya Rd

13.01.2022 Public Health Alert: Brisbane The Queensland Government is asking the Brisbane community to monitor their health and get tested following the identificati...on of a positive case in a quarantine hotel employee. The patient was unknowingly infectious from 2 January 2021 and tested positive for COVID-19 on 6 January 2021. Early information on the patient's movements is available below. Those who have been to these locations during these time periods, regardless of whether they have symptoms, are asked to come forward for testing and isolate until they receive their results. Critically, even if a negative test result is received, people are asked to continue to monitor for symptoms and get retested if necessary. Saturday 2 January - 7am - Train from Altandi station to Roma street Saturday 2 January - 4pm - Train from Central Station to Altandi station Sunday 3 January - 11am -12pm - Woolworths, Calamvale North Tuesday 5 January - 7.30am - 8am - Coles, Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Tuesday 5 January - 8am - 8.15am - Nextra Newsagent Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town Further contact tracing details will be released to the public from Queensland Health as more information becomes available. For anyone with concerns or is unsure if they need to get tested or isolate, please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). To find your nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing You can also visit our bot to find your closest testing location https://qld.health/TestLocator The list of contact tracing locations is available at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/covid-19/contact-tracing

12.01.2022 Fire crews are monitoring a large blaze burning in bushland at Bells Creek near Caloundra. Residents are being urged to close windows and doors as the fire pro...duces a large amount of black smoke. Report on 7NEWS Sunshine Coast at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #qldfires #7NEWS

12.01.2022 Queensland borders will open to the Australian Capital Territory at 1am on Friday, September 25 and the ACT will be removed as a COVID-19 hotspot. We are worki...ng with ACT authorities to make sure appropriate checks are in place at Canberra Airport for people flying into Queensland. Anyone who has been in a declared hotspot in the past 14 days will not be allowed into Queensland. More information will be provided on our website shortly. To complete the Queensland Border Declaration Pass visit: www.qld.gov.au/border-pass

11.01.2022 Pleased to unveil our first aerial fire fighting poster. This one has most of the helos that were on the devastating 2019/2020 fire season in Australia. It incl...udes both civil and military types that flew in support of the fire crews. From bucketing to recon work to moving people - we have included a good cross section of machines and operators. Here is the link if you want to order one - we are only doing one print run and only doing enough for orders. https://www.kiakahamedia.com//2019-2020-Aus-Fire-Season-He

11.01.2022 Heads up on petrol, word is that both Cooroy service stations are closed due to the blackout. Both Pomona service stations are still operating though.

11.01.2022 The fire destruction of K’gari (Fraser Island) is hard to comprehend. This was a deliberately lit, illegal fire. No one can go though another season of our co...untry burning. Be fire smart. Report any suspicious activity. Be vigilant. Australia will take decades to recover from the fires at the end of last year through to February this year. The loss of wildlife? Populations may never recover.

11.01.2022 ~ Greater Brisbane Lockdown ~ As most of you would be aware by now, greater Brisbane was put into three days of lockdown. The areas affected are; Brisbane, Ipswitch, Logan, Moreton and Redlands. Panic buying has sadly already begun.... Reach out to your neighbours, especially the elderly that are living alone, just have a chat and make sure they have everything they need. Pomona and easily lead by example. It’s all about community.

11.01.2022 #SMOKEALERT | Heads up Sunshine Coast, a strong smoke haze will be lingering across most of the Sunshine Coast and South east areas. This smoke is from fires bu...rning at Fraser Island and around the wide bay areas. If your have a respiratory condition, close windows and doors and keep your medication close by.

10.01.2022 I bet the person running this bad boy is getting some awesome shots!

09.01.2022 Police are investigating the cause of a terrifying truck fire on the side of the Bruce Highway near Pomona. #WINNews6pm

09.01.2022 Photo’s of yesterday’s ‘Light up the Mountain’ by Kylie Sadler.

08.01.2022 After yesterday’s hectic weather, I hope everyone is having a great Sunday!

08.01.2022 Another busy night for our team clearing fallen trees and branches after wild storm cells lashed the coast. Chainsaw, traffic control and storm damage activations were undertaken in the Nambour and Northern Areas tonight

08.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY The Pomona Fire and Rescue Station turned six this week Check out the pics from its official opening compared to the station nowcan you spot the difference?

07.01.2022 Two years ago, on 11 November 2018, the Pomona war memorial was rededicated by Major General John Cantwell, AO, DSC (retired) former Deputy Chief of Army. Today the memorial continues to serve in the very centre of town as a point of remembrance for the community. *Photos from the rededication in 2018 and the wreath from 2020*

07.01.2022 ~ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ~ for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Somerset, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.... Issued at 7:51 pm Wednesday, 6 January 2021. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the ranges between Gympie and Murgon, Samford and Lake Manchester. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Jimna, Lake Samsonvale and Kilkivan by 8:20 pm and Strathpine, the area southwest of Gympie and Borumba Dam by 8:50 pm. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. Amberley recorded 86mm in 1 hour to 7:15pm Linville (SW of Jimna) recorded 87mm in 1 hour to 7:30pm Beaudesert recorded 83mm in 1 hour to 5:30pm Woodlands Road (W of Laidley) recorded 57mm in 1 hour to 5:30pm Highfields (N of Toowoomba) recorded 68mm in 1 hour to 5pm Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 8:55 pm.

06.01.2022 SCAM ALERT: We have received reports that QPS phone numbers are being used in a scam to legitimise government and bank impersonation scams. Police will never ca...ll you and ask for your personal details, banking information or payments in gift cards or money transfer. For more information on this scam and how to protect yourself: https://mypolice.page.link/KgC2

06.01.2022 ~ Local Fire Ban ~ A local fire ban has been put in place for the North Coast region, which includes the Noosa Shire. The fire ban begins at 11:55pm tonight and is set it end at 11.55pm Monday 7 December.... Under a local fire ban, open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled.

06.01.2022 Power Outages Most of the properties that lost power yesterday within the Noosa Shire are today still in a blackout. Energex advises that there are approximately 17,361 properties in the South East and 5,257 in the Noosa Shire affected. Unfortunately powerlines are quite literally down everywhere at the moment. The following suburbs are still affected:... * Black Mountain - 306 * Boreen Point - 300 * Cooran - 50 * Cooroy - 2,162 * Cooroy Mountain - 6 * Cootharaba - 233 * Doonan - 1,156 * Federal - 121 * Lake MacDonald - 47 * Noosaville - 1 * Pinbarren - 2 * Pomona - 301 * Ridgewood - 172 * Tewantin - 2 * Tinbeerwah - 365 See more

06.01.2022 ~ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ~ for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Scenic Rim and Noosa Council Areas.... Issued at 4:08 pm Tuesday, 17 November 2020. Weather Situation: The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:10 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area south of Gympie and the area west of Boonah. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Gympie and the area southeast of Gympie by 4:40 pm and the area east of Gympie and Harrisville by 5:10 pm. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

05.01.2022 TRACK MAP 1 FOR TROPICAL LOW 97P Always like to keep the first one for the cyclone year as a memento :)

05.01.2022 QAS is setting up a fever clinic for people to get tested for COVID-19. If you are in the Sunshine Coast area we will be operational from midday today until 5pm... and will reopen on Wednesday morning at 7am. We are located at the Noosa Leisure Centre, 9 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. You don’t require a GP referral to attend. This is not in response to any outbreaks but rather in support of increased testing Queensland Health has made available.

04.01.2022 ~ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ~ for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett Council Areas.... Issued at 8:31 pm Wednesday, 6 January 2021. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the ranges between Gympie and Murgon and Elgin Vale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Kilkivan by 8:55 pm and Goomeri and the area north of Kilkivan by 9:25 pm. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. Amberley recorded 86mm in 1 hour to 7:15pm Linville (SW of Jimna) recorded 87mm in 1 hour to 7:30pm Beaudesert recorded 83mm in 1 hour to 5:30pm Woodlands Road (W of Laidley) recorded 57mm in 1 hour to 5:30pm Highfields (N of Toowoomba) recorded 68mm in 1 hour to 5pm Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 9:35 pm.

04.01.2022 **This bushfire warning is no longer current please refer to the QFES Facebook page for updated information** PREPARE TO LEAVE: Kingfisher Bay Resort and Villa...ge (part of the K’gari, Fraser Island bushfire) as at 1.20pm Tue 1 Dec Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire near the Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village on K’gari (Fraser Island) and conditions could get worse. There is a separate warning for residents on K'gari (Fraser Island). Residents should refer to this warning for further information. Any person at the Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village should follow the directions of Queensland Fire and Emergency Service or Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service officers. You need to be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly. Currently as at 1.20pm Tuesday 1 December, a bushfire is travelling from Boon Boon Creek south towards the Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village. Extensive waterbombing is continuing to slow the spread of the fire. Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates. If you have a bushfire survival plan, finalise it now so you are ready to follow it. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if you leave the area. Advise family and friends of your plan. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire. Pack important documents and essential items (e.g., passports, birth certificates, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing) in case you need to leave the area. Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles). Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Bring pets inside; restrain them with a leash, a cage, or inside a secure room; and provide them with plenty of water. Take action to protect your livestock. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins, and outdoor furniture away from your house. Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking water and firefighting water. Close windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels to keep smoke out of the house. KEEP UP TO DATE BY: Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandEmergencyServices) and Twitter (@QldFES) Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland; Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map FURTHER INFORMATION: For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au The next update will be provided by 3.20pm or if the situation changes.

04.01.2022 This is possibly the worst eclipse photo ever

03.01.2022 For those staying at home, the Sydney fireworks are live on Youtube!

02.01.2022 ~ Schoolies ~ We’ve been made aware of a knife incident that happened in Noosa Heads last night involving the schoolies events. This is unacceptable, if you find anyone openly carrying knives, please let the police know so as to deal with it. While the schoolies are here, we should be treating them as our own and looking after them!

02.01.2022 ~ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ~ for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Gympie and Noosa Council Areas.... Issued at 8:29 pm Saturday, 31 October 2020. Two separate supercells are currently shifting eastward towards the Cooloola Coast. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:25 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area east of Gympie, the area northeast of Gympie, Kin Kin, Goomboorian, Toolara Forest and Mount Kanighan. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect the area north of Noosa Heads, Boreen Point, Lake Cootharaba, Lake Cooloola, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach by 8:55 pm and Double Is Point, Wide Bay and Inskip by 9:25 pm. Damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. *** 14cm HAIL REPORTED AT FORESTDALE*** *** 13cm HAIL REPORTED AT HILLCREST*** 4-7cm has been observed around Gatton and Adare around 12:30pm 5cm hail has been recorded around Seventeen Mile around 1pm 4cm hail has been reported just northeast of Toowoomba around 1pm 7cm hail was reported in Purga around 1:15pm 7.2cm hail was reported in Amberley around 2pm 8cm hail was reported in Forestdale and Springfield around 2:30pm 9.5cm hail was reported at Boronia Height 4cm hail was reported at Toowong Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

02.01.2022 MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS APPEAL Imagine not being able to feed your family, let alone put on a Christmas lunch or buy your loved ones a gift. That’s the reality fo...r many Noosa residents facing a very different Christmas this year after job losses and other impacts of COVID-19. Today Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor launches our Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to give four local charities a helping hand to reach those in need. You can help. To find out more https://bit.ly/3ft2gML Noosa Salvos Youturn #StVinniesNoosa #SantasClassyHelpers ABC Sunshine Coast 7NEWS Sunshine Coast WIN News Sunshine Coast 9 News Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Daily Noosa Today Hot 91 Zinc 96 91.9 SEA FM 92.7 MIX FM Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper

02.01.2022 Some tree branches down on my walk to Hells gate and the spit this morning.

01.01.2022 The fire destruction of K’gari (Fraser Island) is hard to comprehend. Please head across to Save Fraser Island Dingos FaceBook page and show your support. Thi...s was a deliberately lit, illegal fire. No one can go though another season of our country burning. Be fire smart. Report any suspicious activity. Be vigilant. Australia will take decades to recover from the fires at the end of last year through to February this year. The loss of wildlife? Populations may never recover.

01.01.2022 Survey Monkey results! Good afternoon every, and thank you to those that participated in the anonymous yearly survey! We are especially glad to hear that all of the respondents were quite happy with our efforts. As a response to a couple of questions received in the survey, Facebook does limit what posts are seen by our followers based on your level of interaction with us (liking, commenting & Sharing). That unfortunately cannot be helped.... The other question/comment received was regarding the logo. It was suggested a more modern and recognisable logo be used. So this newer one has been knocked together and its now up for a community vote! To explain the designs, the current design is a 'P' for Pomona surrounded by a storm and the new proposal is a standardised/simplified symbol for a cyclone. Like this post if you prefer the new fresh and modern design or Love this post if you prefer the current design.