Coffs Coast Advocate

Best tips to be prepared for storm season

RACQ has revealed the ways Queenslanders could prepare their homes for storm season.

15th Oct. 2019 11:10 AM

UNDERWATER: Dawson Rd was flooding this morning as the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie swept through the Gladstone Region.

DEADLY: When power outages can endanger your life

For most people a power outage is an annoying inconvenience, but for others it can be deadly.

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09th Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

In the lead-up to this year’s cyclone season, which begins in December, electricity provider Ergon Energy has urged customers whose health is reliant on a power supply to have a plan in place for unexpected power outages.

How a chat over a cup of tea could save a life

As the region's disaster season looms, emergency services are urging residents to have a cuppa with their neighbours

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12th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

A new Queensland Fire and Emergency Services initiative is encouraging residents to have a cup of tea with emergency service volunteers and staff.

In firing line: Beachfront shops prepare for Oma onslaught

Open stretches of coastline and beachfront shops, like Beachbeat at Alexandra Headland, are right in the firing line.

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21st Feb. 2019 5:02 AM

Bowie Pollard in his Beachbeat store, Caloundra.

Remember the council's Bunker Down Gladstone video?

"The video proved to be hugely popular last year, which really showed we have a region that understands the importance of...

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13th Dec. 2018 4:12 PM

Filming for a music video, Bunker Down Gladstone Region, promoting the importance of preparedness for cyclones, floods and other severe weather at East Shores on 10 November 2017.

Zombie cyclone's 100mm to rain havoc on Gympie events, coast

Cyclone Owen has intensified into a Category 1 and is expected to intensify into a Category 3 later today.

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12th Dec. 2018 9:12 AM

UNPREDICTABLE: Tropical Cyclone Owen is located northwest of Mornington Island. It is expected to be slow moving during Wednesday and then change course to move eastwards and back towards the Queensland coast on Thursday.

Gympie heat not even close to December record

The mercury has a way to climb in Gympie to reach the December record, despite how hot it felt today.

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02nd Dec. 2018 5:12 PM

No denying it was hotter than a rattlesnake's butt in a wagon rut today.

Rural areas at risk if underinsured during natural disasters

Expert says cost saving is not worth the risk

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20th Nov. 2018 8:11 AM

Insurance expert says rural areas face a high amount of risk if they are underinsured during natural disasters.

Residents urged to be prepared ahead of cyclone season

The Whitsunday Regional Council Disaster Management Team handed out vital cyclone season information packs at Whitsunday...

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05th Nov. 2018 8:11 AM

CYCLONE PREPAREDNESS: Disaster Management Team members Sandra Black and Alicia Palmer and Cr Ron Petterson at Cyclone Saturday.

Cyclone season looms

Experts predict a below-average cyclone season this year

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31st Oct. 2018 6:10 AM

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