Coffs Coast Advocate

The festive tradition which could destroy your home

Residents warned to take extra care against popular trend which threatens home every year.

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02nd Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

Experts are warning residents across the region to be mindful of the dangers surrounding light displays.

Wondersuit recalled over safety ‘failure’

Bonds has been forced to recall a popular Wondersuit because it does not meet safety standards.

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06th July 2020 5:07 PM

A Bonds Wondersuit has been recalled over safety concerns.

Noosa must reduce its fire fuel hazards, says candidate

A Future Noosa candidate has warned fire safety strategy must be reviewed by council to help prevent future emergencies.

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22nd Jan. 2020 8:01 AM

Noosa’s fire threat needs a better strategy.

Rain is on the way — maybe

Rain may be on the way but is likely to be hit and miss if it comes and will carry the potential for a greater threat

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26th Nov. 2019 12:11 PM

Barry Coulter has been surfing the Bluff for the past five decades and never seems to tire of the place, making the most of whatever conditions are on offer. Picture: Patrick Woods

Do you have a fire hazard in your home this winter?

New research has revealed more than 50 per cent of Queenslanders are putting their homes at risk of fire by not checking...

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03rd June 2019 11:06 AM

The RACQ urges Queenslanders to ensure heaters are in good working order before switching them on this winter.

Falling trees, 'smouldering limbs' a major fire site hazard

The Tannum Sands fire is contained But a fire brigade member said falling branches 'could kill a person' and trees may...

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02nd Feb. 2019 5:02 AM

STAY SAFE: A photo of a fallen tree posted on the Tannum Sands Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page on Thursday.

RECALL: Big W Christmas decoration catches fire

Product could cause potential burns or fire and should be returned immediately

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09th Nov. 2018 7:11 AM

Big W have recalled these Christmas decorations

'Bloody great job': Keppel local defends feral island goats

GKI resident says the goats do more than people realise including help to prevent fires.

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06th June 2018 2:06 PM

NICE VIEW: Feral goats graze along barren ridgeline on Great Keppel Island. Inset: Gerry Christie, of Island Pizza.

Fears for CQ residents as hazardous waste illegally dumped

'Potential major environmental disaster, an absolute eyesore and a danger for local residents': Local fears the worst as...

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24th Jan. 2018 6:01 AM

ONGOING: This illegal dumping of waste on private land at Zilzie is not the first report in recent months.

Tradie's ute catches alight from flicked cigarette butt

YOUR carelessness could have killed my husband: painter's wife.

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27th Jan. 2017 9:01 AM

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