South East Weekly - May 2, 2024

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Redland City Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s funding announcement of $234,000 for new and upgraded flood warning infrastructure across the city.

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The funding will be used to upgrade flood cameras and LED road closed signs at Avalon Road, Sheldon and Moores Road, Redland Bay and to install new electronic rainfall gauges at Redland Bay Recycling and Waste Centre, Macleay Island Council depot and Point Lookout Hall on North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah.

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Mayor and Redland City Local Disaster Management Group Chair Cr Jos Mitchell said the new assets would help protect the community and enable it to prepare for the impact of heavy rainfall and flooding.

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“Avalon Road and Moores Road regularly flood during heavy rainfall so the new cameras and road closed signs will be critical in these locations,” she said.

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“They will not only replace the current equipment with its aged technology, but will also align with Queensland Government standards in relation to flood warning signage.”

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The Mayor said the three new rainfall gauges would also be a welcome addition to the city.

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“Currently, the only official rainfall figures are available from the Bureau of Meteorology’s Redland Weather Station at Alexandra Hills,” she said. The new infrastructure has been funded by the Australian Government under the Emergency Response Fund.

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EARLY START IN WAR AGAINST MOZZIES

Logan City Council is leading the fight locally against mosquitoes as summer heat sets in and more wet weather is forecast.

Logan City Council has taken the next critical step towards securing a multi-purpose community venue to support the City of Logan through to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and beyond.

Councillors today made the decision to support the preliminary design for the large-scale facility to move forward.

The design will form part of the official business case to be presented to the Queensland and Australian Governments later in the year for consideration of an investment decision.

A comprehensive citywide surveillance and treatment plan is in place to help protect the community from the discomfort and public health risks, with Council proactively responding across the city.

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Mosquitoes thrive in warm temperatures, humidity and rain.

The design emphasises the city’s need for a broad-scale facility that can support a wide range of community activities including sports training and official competitions, conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.

Warmer temperatures accelerate their life cycle.

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Council also committed to providing in-principle funding for the required multi-purpose venue enhancements, as part of its 2025/26 Budget process.

More than 760 water-holding sites across the City of Logan are frequently inspected by Council.

Mosquito treatment applied by Council is safe for humans and animals and is environmentally friendly.

Mayor Jon Raven said Council was determined to aim high to secure a venue with the potential to catapult the City of Logan into the future.

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“It’s no secret that our city has Olympic-sized dreams for its future, but those dreams extend well beyond the 2032 Games,” Cr Raven said.

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Lifestyle Committee Chair Councillor Tony Hall said Council was doing everything it could to protect the community wherever possible from mosquitoes.

“We’ve been working collaboratively with the state and federal governments to get the best outcome for the city.

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Cr Hall said this included using the latest technology available. Some difficult-to-access mosquito breeding areas are being inspected and treated via drones and all-terrain vehicles.

“Getting the design of this major new venue right will give our athletes, community groups and businesses more chances to succeed – and give everyone else another reason to visit the City of Logan.

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“Today, we are showing the other levels of government that we’re serious about co-investing to build something that will have a long-term legacy.

Residents can help reduce mosquito breeding on their properties by: Tipping out any water in items such as wheelbarrows, garden pot saucers or tarpaulins.

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More than 760 water-holding sites across the City of Logan are frequently inspected by Council.

“As the fastest-growing city in Queensland and with a young and diverse population of up-and-coming athletes, it’s vital our future venues cater to the expanding aspirations of our community.”

Avoiding outdoor activity, when possible, during the early morning and late afternoon. If you need to go outside, use physical barriers like nets on prams and wear light-coloured long-sleeve shirts and pants.

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Mosquito treatment applied by Council is safe for humans and animals and is environmentally friendly.

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Lifestyle Committee Chair Councillor Tony Hall said Council was doing everything it could to protect the community wherever possible from mosquitoes.

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rain. Warmer temperatures accelerate their life cycle. More than 760 water-holding sites across the City of Logan are frequently inspected by Council. Mosquito treatment applied by Council is safe for humans and animals and is environmentally friendly. Lifestyle Committee Chair Councillor Tony Hall said Council was doing everything it could to protect the community wherever possible from mosquitoes.

Applying insect repellent (preferably containing DEET)

The delivery of the new multi-purpose venue is among several strategies Council is advocating for to capitalise on the hosting of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in South East Queensland.

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Cr Hall said this included using the latest technology available. Some difficult-to-access mosquito breeding areas are being inspected and treated via drones and all-terrain vehicles.

Residents can help reduce mosquito breeding on their properties by: Tipping out any water in items such as wheelbarrows, garden pot saucers or tarpaulins.

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Avoiding outdoor activity, when possible, during the early morning and late afternoon. If you need to go outside, use physical barriers like nets on prams and wear light-coloured long-sleeve shirts and pants.

Cr Hall said this included using the latest technology available. Some difficult-to-access mosquito breeding areas are being inspected and treated via drones and all-terrain vehicles.

Residents can help reduce mosquito breeding on their properties by: Tipping out any water in items such as wheelbarrows, garden pot saucers or tarpaulins.

Call Savannah 0408 451 667 or Sue 0450 626 944 email: info@retirementcaresolutions.com.au

Avoiding outdoor activity, when possible, during the early morning and late afternoon. If you need to go outside, use physical barriers like nets on prams and wear light-coloured long-sleeve shirts and pants. Applying insect repellent (preferably containing DEET) Checking the integrity of insect screens

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Applying insect repellent (preferably containing DEET) Checking the integrity of insect screens

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Council has taken the next step towards a new multi-purpose venue for the City of Logan.

HYDROMULCH TRIAL GOOD TO GROW IN UNDERWOOD PARK

Textile recycling pioneers BlockTexx are not just breaking new ground in the City of Logan –they’re also helping to improve it.

The Loganholme-based ‘clean technology’ company is working with Logan City Council to trial a new type of mulch and seed mixture that could increase grass coverage at Underwood Park in Priestdale.

BlockTexx’s hydromulch – a blend of recycled cotton fibres, grass seed and fertiliser – is expected to promote turf growth by increasing nutrient levels in soil and helping to retain moisture.

If successful, the trial could also help create a new avenue for the recycling of cotton-based materials otherwise destined for landfill.

BlockTexx’s innovative textile recycling process chemically separates natural cotton fibres from synthetic polyester in items such as clothing and bedsheets.

The cotton is then reused in products like CellTexx – a cellulose clay that can be added to hydromulch or building materials. The raw polyester can also be reused.

City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven said Council was proud to support innovative local companies such as BlockTexx that are exploring new solutions to combat climate change and reduce waste in landfill.

“BlockTexx has quickly become a leader in the recycling industry, helping cement our city as the place where innovative ideas are born and grow,” Cr Raven said.

The hydromulch was applied to a section of ground in the dog-off leash area at Underwood Park in late March.

Another section was reserved for Council’s regular turf growth procedure, so results could be compared.

Almost four weeks later, a thick layer of grass now covers the hydromulch site which looks considerably healthier than the comparison grass patch.

BlockTexx scientists have also recorded higher levels of moisture retention in their patch.

Final results from the trial are expected in late May.

CARNIVAL IS ME AUTOBIOGRAPHY

STRONG ACTION ON CRIME SHOWING RESULTS IN 2024

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Queensland has recorded a slight decrease in the overall rate of reported crime in the latest data released by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) today.

There has been a one per cent drop in the overall reported crime rate this current financial year (FYTD) compared with the same period last year.

This 300-page autobiography, “Carnival is Me” traces the life experiences of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most talented exports. Aldwyn Rostant, known as Alvin, is a professional musician, pannist, award winning steel pan composer and arranger, MC and entertainer residing in Australia. The steelpan is a musical instrument originating in Trinidad and Tobago.

The reduction is attributed to collaboration across agencies on prevention, intervention and detention initiatives, as well as high visibility policing patrols and the targeted flying squad.

“Carnival is Me” begins at Trinidad’s Carnival in 1952 and finishes with Alvin’s original musical composition Carnival is Me which was released 2021 with the Supernova’s Steel Orchestra, doing a Steelband arrangement of the song.

The rate of reported property crime offences has also decreased by one per cent (FYTD) with key offence categories including unlawful entry down nine per cent, unlawful use of a motor vehicle down two per cent and fraud down seven per cent.

Separately, Queensland Police Service last week revealed a 10.7 per cent drop in overall offences committed by young people in the first quarter of 2024, when compared to same reporting period last year.

Alvin has toured the USA, Canada and the South Pacific with Amral Khan’s Trinidad Calypso Cavaliers. He also held an Intercollege Soccer Record which was only equalled in November 2020. He was the only person to have scored in two inter-college soccer finals in 1969 and 1971, which makes him part of a rare group of players to have accomplished this feat.

Reported offences committed against property by youth offenders were down 7.8 per cent, from 11,163 between January and March 2023 to 10,294 between January and March 2024. This includes offences such as unlawful use of a vehicle, stealing and break and enters.

Reported offences committed against the person by youth offenders were down by 14.2 per cent in the same reporting period, from 2,107 last year to 1,807 this year. This includes offences such as robbery and assaults.

Alvin received the Australian Prime Minister’s Award for Community in 2001 for Mission Australia’s project ‘Beat of the Drum’, which was written and coordinated by Alvin.

The reduction in offending in the first quarter of 2024 has helped drive a decrease in the overall rate of reported crime this financial year to date (July 2023 – March 2024), compared with the previous period (July 2022 – March 2023).

He has sung the West Indie’s cricket anthem in some of Australia’s biggest stadiums - the M.C.G. (Melbourne Cricket Ground), W.A.C.A. Ground (Western Australia Cricket Association), The Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground).

The QPS has implemented a range of policing initiatives designed to drive down criminal offending, while boosting police presence in hotspot locations.

More than 12,000 people have been arrested on 19,000 charges as part of high visibility police operation, Operation Victor Unison, since March 2023. Further information

Number of reported offences per 100,000 population (July 2022 to March 2023 compared with July 2023 to March 2024)

All offences – From 8,360 to 8,306 (down 1%)

Alvin represented the Caribbean at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and remains Australia’s Ambassador of the Steel Drum. “The more of Alvin’s story I heard the more I could see the reflection of his story in a rapidly changing societal landscape that provided a backdrop to each part of his life, the opportunity, the expansion, the serendipity he experienced all reflect the greater changes in the world at that time.”

Offences against the person – From 1,116 to 1,169 (up 5%)

Property crime offences – From 3,984 to 3,931 (down 1%)

Other offences – From 3,259 to 3,205 (down 2%)

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City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven (right) and BlockTexx co-founder Graham Ross at the trial site in Underwood Park.

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