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Newport Man Charged With Misconduct In Public Office

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This afternoon the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) charged a 63-year-old man from Newport with two counts of misconduct in relation to public office.

He was arrested by the CCC and transported to Fortitude Valley Police Station where he was formally charged with two counts of misconduct in relation to public office contrary to section 92A(1)(c) of the Queensland Criminal Code.

He was bailed and is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 5 February 2020.

As the CCC’s investigation remains ongoing and this matter is now before the court, the CCC is unable to comment further.

The CCC is an independent agency combating major crime and reducing corruption for the benefit of the Queensland community.

Source: https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/

December 18, 2019 |

Dayboro Community Asked to be Waterwise

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Unitywater and bulk water supplier Seqwater are encouraging residents in Dayboro to use water wisely following prolonged dry weather.

Dayboro-waterwise-unitywaterDayboro is not connected to the SEQ Water Grid and relies on its own water supply from bores in the North Pine River.

Unitywater Executive Manager Customer and Community Katherine Gee said the river had stopped flowing due to the lack of rainfall and asked the community to consider their water use with further dry weather forecast.

“It’s getting warmer and generally water consumption increases for activities such as watering gardens,” Ms Gee said.

“We are working with Seqwater to maintain the water supply to Dayboro but everyone can make small changes around their properties to help make a difference.

“You can limit your showers to four minutes, water the garden in the early morning or late afternoon and of course only use appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines when they are full.”

More water-saving tips can be found at www.unitywater.com/water-tips

September 6, 2019 |

Drivers Urged to Slow Down, Take Care

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Authorities are urging drivers to keep an eye out for koalas around the Moreton Bay Region in the coming weeks, with males on the march as the breeding season reaches its peak between August and November.

Council has erected banners and electric message boards warning drivers to slow down in known koala movement corridors including: Leis Park in Lawnton, John Davidson Park and Kensington Way in Bray Park, Apex Park in Dayboro, Wrights Reserve in Joyner and at the corner of Eatons Crossing and Bunya Roads in Draper.

Council is also working with Energex and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to install banners on roadside light poles on Gympie Road in Lawnton, Old Gympie Road in Kallangur and South Pine Road in Albany Creek.

Council Spokesperson for Environment Denise Sims said council has installed dozens of fauna rope bridges, underpasses and exclusion fencing at the intersections of roads and wildlife movement corridors across the region since launching a 20-year Green Infrastructure Strategy in 2012.

“Green infrastructure such as this has helped improve habitat connectivity and reduced the likelihood of collisions between vehicles and wildlife, particularly koalas,” she said.

“We know green infrastructure works and on a weekly basis we are seeing evidence of that, with our wildlife cameras capturing these movements taking place.

“But we need drivers to do their bit as well and that means slowing down in these areas at dawn and dusk, and keeping an eye out.

“Which is why we’ve also painted around 30 wildlife and koala zone stencils on roads throughout the region.”

Banners and electric message boards will be on display around the region from now until mid-November, when the koala breeding season comes to a close.

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August 26, 2019 |

Planned Burn at Lake Kurwongbah

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Seqwater is conducting a planned burn at the Scout Den site, Lake Kurwongbah on Wednesday 19 June 2019 subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.

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Smoke may drift into surrounding areas, and stay around for up to two weeks after the burn period.

If you are visiting the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on-site.

Seqwater is conducting the planned burn in consultation with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

If you have a respiratory health condition, follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For more information visit www.seqwater.com.au/recreation

 

June 17, 2019 |
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