Editorial
Reflection on 2011
As the year comes to an end it is always a good time to take a break from the rigours of daily life, and reflect on the past year’s events. 2011 will no doubt be remembered as the year Queensland flooded again. Many of us were lucky enough to have suffered only minor inconvenience by being isolated from the rest of Brisbane/Ipswich. Others, however, were not so lucky with numerous families losing their property. Residents of the Karalee and Barellan Point Areas were particularly effected.
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About
The Western Informer is an online Community Newsletter and business directory for the Mount Crosby, Karana Downs, Kholo, Chuwar, Karalee and Barellan Pt suburbs of Brisbane and Ipswich.
The Western Informer began its life in 2010 to fill a gap that was created by the absence of the local Kronicle newsletter. For more than a decade, the Kronicle was published by the Karana Downs & District Progress Association. It ceased production towards the end of 2007. Whilst being informative about local issues the Kronicle was also an essential advertising vehicle for a large number of local businesses. The disappearance of the Kronicle had a direct effect on these businesses.
During the next couple of years and after various attempts to resurrect the Kronicle had failed, I decided to produce the Western Informer. This is the result.
The Western Informer is not affiliated with any group or political party. Our aim is to be informative about issues that effect the local community as well as supporting local clubs, businesses and non-profit organisations.
Featured Articles
Heavy Rainfall Mobilises Seqwater Flood Operations Centre
Due to heavy rainfall, the Seqwater Flood Operations Centre was mobilised at 10.00 am, 24 January 2012.The Flood Operations Centre is liaising closely with the Bureau of Meteorology.
Releases from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe Dam began at 6.30 am today. One sluice gate has been opened and water is being released at a
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Tenders to open for Blacksoil interchange upgrade
The Premier announced that the tender process for the Blacksoil interchange upgrade project kicks off on Monday 16 January 2012.
The Premier said the joint Commonwealth and State Government funded interchange, once completed, would improve safety, ease congestion and speed up freight by separating the intersection; with one highway overpassing the other.
“This
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2012 Clean Up Australia Day
Why not come along and be part of Australia’s largest community driven environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day? You won’t be alone, last year 565,510 volunteers together cleaned up over 16,454 tonnes of rubbish at 7,479 registered sites across Australia.
For a hands on way to help the environment register for 2012 Clean
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New information phone line for women concerned about their breast implants
The Australian Government announced a new hotline for women concerned about their breast implants.
The new service has been set up following concerns from France over PIP breast implants. While there is no evidence of increased rupture rates here in Australia, support is available for women who want more information.
Women who
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Federal & State Government
New rules to keep boaties and jet ski users safe Jet ski users and boaties hitting the water are being reminded about new safety rules which have come into effect today.
Marine Infrastructure Minister Craig Wallace said the changes had been put in place to better protect all water users and reduce the risk of accidents.
“From today, people operating jet skis
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Local Councils
Local projects sought for 2012 Viva Cribb bursary IPSWICH City Council is once again honouring one of the city’s late leading residents with the fifth year of the Viva Cribb Bursary.
Ms Cribb was the great granddaughter of Benjamin Cribb who was the founder of Cribb and Foote Department Store, established in Bell St, Ipswich in 1849 as London Stores.
She passed
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Local Clubs & Organisations
Karana Downs Garden Club Report – Decemnber 2012 The spirit of Christmas was very evident at the garden club’s Christmas Luncheon and Presentation of Awards on Tuesday, 6th December. The Ipswich Club was the venue and the 69 members in attendance certainly had a wonderful time. Delicious finger food, including succulent oysters and drinks were served on the veranda by the friendly staff
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Police Report
Queensland Police Service Annual Statistical Review The Queensland Police Service Annual Statistical Review 2010/11 provides a comprehensive record of crime statistics for Queensland. It includes information on levels of reported and cleared crime, traffic related matters and police personnel.
The Statistical Review is a key component of the Service’s overall performance management and accountability framework. The Statistical Review also has a strategic
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Money Matters
Get a MoneySmart start to 2012 ASIC recently announced its MoneySmart website has a new budget planner to help people start 2012 with a fresh financial outlook. MoneySmart’s Delia Rickard said: ‘Getting out of debt and getting sorted financially are top new year’s resolutions for many people this year. Our new budget planner can help new
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