Feature Magazine

31/03/2024

The April edition of the Local Times is out in your community now! Grab a copy from stands now.
Or read online at https://www.localtimes.com.au/
Enjoy the rest of your Easter long weekend!

10/03/2024

Happy Monday everyone! Grab a 'Dose of Dorin' to start your week off right!

16/02/2024

Important Weather and Flooding update from the City of Moreton Bay's office and Mayor Flannery

The most up to date information can be found at Disaster Dashboard
disaster.moretonbay.qld.gov.au Dashboard (moretonbay.qld.gov.au).

The City of Moreton Bay experienced heavy to locally intense rainfall and dangerous flooding overnight, further straining recovery efforts following January's severe weather event. Although severe thunderstorms have temporarily subsided, the possibility of their redevelopment remains. The situation is under close monitoring, with detailed warnings to follow as needed.

Last night's storm brought exceptionally heavy rainfall, catching forecasters off guard. Despite a forecast indicating a minimal chance of less than 40mm of rain, some areas received up to 154mm. The council's proactive disaster management approach, honed through past flood events, includes a free 24/7 flood warning service for MoretonAlert subscribers. However, the severity of this morning's flooding prompted additional severe thunderstorm warnings for heavy rainfall.

Since 3 am, the City of Moreton Bay's disaster management teams and council staff have been actively managing flooding impacts and road closures, with 53 roads currently closed. The SES team, integrated into the disaster management effort, has received two assistance requests. Sandbag stations have been set up across affected areas for residents in need.

Residents are urged to prioritize safety, stay home if roads are flooded, and seek refuge with family or friends if necessary. City libraries are open as refuges, and residents are reminded to remain vigilant and have emergency plans in place. Visit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/get-prepared to create a Household Extreme Weather Emergency Plan.

Natural disasters impact thousands of Queenslanders every year. Each disaster has lasting effects on people, their property and their possessions. Disasters can happen fast and without much warning. This means that it is hard to react to a disaster if you have not planned for one. People who get rea...

24/12/2023

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. We hope your day is full of love and joy. From all of us at The Local Times.

20/12/2023

The Ride of His Life
Two-and-a-half year-old Leo broke into a huge grin when he first met Super Ute driver Jimmy Vernon just before his race at the Gold Coast 500 (GC500) in October.
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Two-and-a-half year-old Leo broke into a huge grin when he first met Super Ute driver Jimmy Vernon just before his race at the Gold Coast 500 (GC500) in October. The keen motorsport fan was especially delighted when he was shown the colourful decal featuring his own photographic image on the back of...

19/12/2023

Trash Fashion Art Exhibition Spotlights Beach Pollution
A touring exhibition that has been capturing attention with its message about marine life conservation is about to make waves in Redcliffe.
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https://www.localtimes.com.au/post/trash-fashion-art-exhibition-spotlights-beach-pollution

18/12/2023

Jinda Magic Has Us Under Their Spell
Women's champions, Jiinda Magic, demonstrated that winners are grinners after taking out the senior women's division in the Indigenous Football (Soccer) tournament held in North Lakes in November.
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Women's champions, Jiinda Magic, demonstrated that winners are grinners after taking out the senior women's division in the Indigenous Football (Soccer) tournament held in North Lakes in November. “Jiinda” means sister in the language of the Gumbaynggirr people from the Grafton region, also home...

14/12/2023

A Promising Summer of Cricket Ahead For Snakes
Now early in his second season with the Caboolture Sports Cricket Club, Senior Men's Captain Cameron Trask believes the Snakes have a lot to look forward to this year.
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Now early in his second season with the Caboolture Sports Cricket Club, Senior Men's Captain Cameron Trask believes the Snakes have a lot to look forward to this year. “The younger blokes in particular are looking strong this year,” says ‘Trasky’, who is excited about what he sees in the jun...

13/12/2023

Gone Fishing
School holidays are here and it is time to take the kids out for a fishing adventure. On the Sunshine Coast there is bream, whiting and dart in the gutters all the way from Double Island Point to the mouth of the Noosa River. In the Maroochydore River, there is good whiting on the run-out tide between the yellow channel marker and the green marker at night 100m from the Mudjimba Boat Ramp.
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School holidays are here and it is time to take the kids out for a fishing adventure. On the Sunshine Coast there is bream, whiting and dart in the gutters all the way from Double Island Point to the mouth of the Noosa River. In the Maroochydore River, there is good whiting on the run-out tide betwe...

12/12/2023

Swapping Food Gains Popularity
When the home veggie patch produces an abundance of crops, consuming them all can be problematic. Fortunately, an international crop-swapping initiative called, Grow Make Bake offers a solution. Community-based swap groups provide growers and gardeners with an opportunity to share resources and swap excess produce without any money changing hands.
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When the home veggie patch produces an abundance of crops, consuming them all can be problematic. Fortunately, an international crop-swapping initiative called, Grow Make Bake offers a solution. Community-based swap groups provide growers and gardeners with an opportunity to share resources and swap...

11/12/2023

It's nearly that time!!!
And time for a Dose of Dorin!