20 May 2009
Atrocious weather conditions on the Ipswich Motorway at Goodna
The picture shows the atrocious conditions facing motorists this morning on the Ipswich Motorway at Goodna.
The speed limit is 80kph through the construction zone but as the weather deteriorates, accidents are likely to occur.
Minor flooding around Goodna includes Albert Street (between Smiths Road and Audrey Street), Eric Street (east of Church Street) and Woogaroo Street (west of Lower James Street).
Motorists should keep on an eye on other usual local trouble spots including Smiths Road (between Albert Street and Stuart Street), Lower James Street and the corner of Lower William Street and Woogaroo Street.
In the event of very heavy rain over the next 24 hours, minor flooding could also occur in Enid, Mill and Edna Streets Goodna, Brisbane Terrace at Goodna Creek (between Lower Cross Street and Monash Road) and at Devon Drive Bellbird Park.
Goodna rainfall update - the good news continues
62mm (two & a half inches in the old scale) fell at Goodna overnight between 8pm and 6am.
This compares with 29mm the previous night.
19 May 2009
Woolworths bites the bullet over trolley problem
WOOLWORTHS has bitten the bullet on trolley pollution, installing coin-operated trolley stations at centres including Sandgate, Moorooka, Buranda, Toowong and Bulimba.
The Urban Local Government Association of Queensland last week moved to ensure other shopping centres follow Woolies' lead after reports that up to 500 trolleys recently were collected in a six-month roundup across Logan City.
The association, representing 70 per cent of local government voters, approved a plan which could allow councils to force supermarkets to install coin operated trolley docks.
Ipswich councillor Paul Tully says ALDI supermarkets already had a $2 refundable trolley scheme.
"You rarely see an ALDI shopping trolley in a park or local creek," he said.
The association also wants brakes installed on trolleys to stop them rolling off and hitting vehicles.
"The days of getting back to your car in a shopping centre car park and finding a dent in the side of the vehicle will hopefully soon be over," Cr Tully said.
A Woolworths spokeswoman said the company was aware certain suburbs had particular issues with stolen trolleys.
"That is why we have taken the step to introduce coin-operated trolleys," she said.
"Seven Woolworths stores in the Brisbane area have already been fitted with coin locks and a further three will roll out in the next few weeks."
ALDI says the system works.
"We have found the coin-in-slot system to be a key preventative measure in the dumping of trolleys," the spokeswoman said.
The Urban Local Government Association of Queensland last week moved to ensure other shopping centres follow Woolies' lead after reports that up to 500 trolleys recently were collected in a six-month roundup across Logan City.
The association, representing 70 per cent of local government voters, approved a plan which could allow councils to force supermarkets to install coin operated trolley docks.
Ipswich councillor Paul Tully says ALDI supermarkets already had a $2 refundable trolley scheme.
"You rarely see an ALDI shopping trolley in a park or local creek," he said.
The association also wants brakes installed on trolleys to stop them rolling off and hitting vehicles.
"The days of getting back to your car in a shopping centre car park and finding a dent in the side of the vehicle will hopefully soon be over," Cr Tully said.
A Woolworths spokeswoman said the company was aware certain suburbs had particular issues with stolen trolleys.
"That is why we have taken the step to introduce coin-operated trolleys," she said.
"Seven Woolworths stores in the Brisbane area have already been fitted with coin locks and a further three will roll out in the next few weeks."
ALDI says the system works.
"We have found the coin-in-slot system to be a key preventative measure in the dumping of trolleys," the spokeswoman said.
Goodna rainfall reading is a welcome relief
29mm of rain fell in the last 9 hours between 9pm and 6am, according to a private weather station at Goodna.
With a lot more rain predicted this week, this could prove to be some of the best pre-winter rain in decades.
Woolworths bites the bullet over trolleys
Woolworths has bitten the bullet on trolley pollution, installing coin-operated trolley stations at centres including Sandgate, Moorooka, Buranda, Toowong and Bulimba.
The Urban Local Government Association of Queensland last week moved to ensure other shopping centres follow Woolies' lead after reports that up to 500 trolleys recently were collected in a six-month roundup across Logan City.
The association, representing 70 per cent of local government voters, approved a plan which could allow councils to force supermarkets to install coin operated trolley docks.
Ipswich councillor Paul Tully says ALDI supermarkets already had a $2 refundable trolley scheme.
"You rarely see an ALDI shopping trolley in a park or local creek," he said.
The association also wants brakes installed on trolleys to stop them rolling off and hitting vehicles.
"The days of getting back to your car in a shopping centre car park and finding a dent in the side of the vehicle will hopefully soon be over," Cr Tully said.
A Woolworths spokeswoman said the company was aware certain suburbs had particular issues with stolen trolleys.
"That is why we have taken the step to introduce coin-operated trolleys," she said
"Seven Woolworths stores in the Brisbane area have already been fitted with coin locks and a further three will roll out in the next few weeks."
ALDI says the system works.
"We have found the coin-in-slot system to be a key preventative measure in the dumping of trolleys," the spokeswoman said.
The Urban Local Government Association of Queensland last week moved to ensure other shopping centres follow Woolies' lead after reports that up to 500 trolleys recently were collected in a six-month roundup across Logan City.
The association, representing 70 per cent of local government voters, approved a plan which could allow councils to force supermarkets to install coin operated trolley docks.
Ipswich councillor Paul Tully says ALDI supermarkets already had a $2 refundable trolley scheme.
"You rarely see an ALDI shopping trolley in a park or local creek," he said.
The association also wants brakes installed on trolleys to stop them rolling off and hitting vehicles.
"The days of getting back to your car in a shopping centre car park and finding a dent in the side of the vehicle will hopefully soon be over," Cr Tully said.
A Woolworths spokeswoman said the company was aware certain suburbs had particular issues with stolen trolleys.
"That is why we have taken the step to introduce coin-operated trolleys," she said
"Seven Woolworths stores in the Brisbane area have already been fitted with coin locks and a further three will roll out in the next few weeks."
ALDI says the system works.
"We have found the coin-in-slot system to be a key preventative measure in the dumping of trolleys," the spokeswoman said.
17 May 2009
Attempted child abduction at North Ipswich
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
This man attempted to abduct a young boy from outside his home at North Ipswich on Saturday afternoon.
Police are looking for a Caucasian male, around 187cm tall with scruffy brown hair, a moustache and a tattoo on his right forearm.
If you can help, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
16 May 2009
Goodna Gladiators Under 8 Rugby Union take on Taylor Bridge
It was a close game throughout with Taylor Bridge ahead at the final whistle 24 to 17.
15 May 2009
Ex-Goodna player Israel Folau's cracker game
Former Goodna Rugby League player Israel Folau had another cracker game for the Broncos tonight against the Gold Coast Titans.
They say Goodna Boys Don't Cry - and they never give up, especially when they are on a roll.
Is this star unstoppable?
14 May 2009
Media Release: Queensland Councils move to control abandoned and runaway shopping trolleys
Queensland councils will have the power to force supermarkets to have coin-operated shopping trolleys under a plan approved by the Urban Local Association.
The association which represents 70 percent of Queensland voted to seek greater controls over abandoned trolleys.
Ipswich delegate Cr Paul Tully told the conference ALDI was the only supermarket chain in Queensland which imposed a refundable $2 fee to use its trolleys.
"You rarely see an ALDI shopping trolley in a park or local creek."
Cr Tully singled out Coles and Woolworths saying their corporate responsibility for reducing the visual pollution of abandoned shopping trolleys around Australia was "next to zero".
Cr Tully said Ipswich Council was looking at proposals to control runaway trolleys in shopping centre carparks.
He said too many cars were being damaged every days by uncontrolled shopping trolleys.
"We are looking at requiring a small push bar on each trolley which would automatically activate a brake, similar to the trolleys at airports.
"The days of getting back to your car in a shopping centre and finding a huge dent in the side of the vehicle will hopefully soon be over," Cr Tully said.
The association which represents 70 percent of Queensland voted to seek greater controls over abandoned trolleys.
Ipswich delegate Cr Paul Tully told the conference ALDI was the only supermarket chain in Queensland which imposed a refundable $2 fee to use its trolleys.
"You rarely see an ALDI shopping trolley in a park or local creek."
Cr Tully singled out Coles and Woolworths saying their corporate responsibility for reducing the visual pollution of abandoned shopping trolleys around Australia was "next to zero".
Cr Tully said Ipswich Council was looking at proposals to control runaway trolleys in shopping centre carparks.
He said too many cars were being damaged every days by uncontrolled shopping trolleys.
"We are looking at requiring a small push bar on each trolley which would automatically activate a brake, similar to the trolleys at airports.
"The days of getting back to your car in a shopping centre and finding a huge dent in the side of the vehicle will hopefully soon be over," Cr Tully said.
Media Release: Local Government calls for ban on anti-competitive town planning appeals
The Urban Local Government Association has voted to stop businesses launching expensive and time delaying legal appeals against potential competitors.
Ipswich delegate Cr Paul Tully told the conference in Bundaberg that too many major property owners were holding up planning approvals with baseless appeals to the Planning and Environment Court.
Cr Tully said there had been numerous cases where anti-competitive court appeals had been lodged, delaying approvals for years.
"We had one situation in Ipswich where a commercial objector held up a nearby potential competitor for almost two years, eventually forcing the developer to abandon the project.
"This is not the intent of the Integrated Planning Act and we are determined to stamp out vexatious appeals which have no legal merit."
Cr Tully said the power of the Planning and Environment Court to award costs against frivolous appellants was not a deterrent to cashed-up developers.
Minister opens Local Government Conference in Bundaberg
Minister Desley Boyle
The Minister for Local Government Desley Boyle opens the Urban Local Government Conference in Bundaberg this morning.
Ipswich has four motions to be debated tomorrow.
They are:
1. A call for legislative changes to prohibit "commercial" anti-competitive appeals to the Planning and Environment Court by an applicant's competitors.
2. A proposal to reduce littering caused by free newspapers and other printed materials.
3. A plan to eliminate abandoned shopping trolleys around Queensland.
4. A proposal to require the State Government to fully fund external infrastructure around state developments.
13 May 2009
New fire ant infestation at North Ipswich
The State Government has declared a new Fire Ant Restricted Area at North Ipswich.
The area is centred around Pine Mountain Road.
Special restrictions and obligations apply to property owners and occupiers in the restricted area.
A map and more details are available at www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fireants
12 May 2009
Redbank and Riverview pedestrian links to close
As part of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade from Goodna to Dinmore, the footpath on Woodford Way at Redbank will close from Monday 18 May 2009.
This will enable early works to commence on the motorway upgrade.
Pedestrians should access Redbank Plaza via Collingwood Drive.
Detour signage will be in place for pedestrians.
The closure will remain in place for the duration of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade project.
In addition, a 12 month closure of the footpath running parallel to the Ipswich Motorway from Redbank to Duncan Street Riverview will also occur from Monday 18 May 2009.
There is an alternative route for pedestrians along Old Ipswich Road at Riverview.
Submission period now open for Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park Master Plan
MEDIA RELEASE: SUBMISSION PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR SWANBANK NEW CHUM ENTERPRISE PARK MASTER PLAN
Ipswich planning scheme amendments for one of the most significant and strategic parcels of industrial land in South-East Queensland have gone on public display.
Ipswich City Council Planning and Development Committee Chairperson Paul Tully said the State Government had completed the first state interest review of the operational amendments to the Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park Master Plan and the amendments were on public display until June 26.
Cr Tully said the amendments would provide an ongoing master plan for the area to create a regionally significant business enterprise and industry area.
He said the proposal for the Swanbank and New Chum Enterprise Park would provide a major jobs focus for the western corridor.
"This master plan is one of the main keys to the city's future," Cr Tully said.
"The site features approximately 1000 hectares zoned for industrial development and has the potential to provide up to 14,000 jobs.
Cr Tully said the amendments under consideration would further refine the layout of the Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park and greatly assist in its future development.
He said the majority of the enterprise park, owned since May 2006 by Investa Pty Ltd, was located east of the Cunningham Highway to the north east of the Ripley Valley and would act as a centre for major employment in the Ipswich region.
Cr Tully said once the submission period closed on June 26, the proposed amendments would be formally considered by council.
“The planning scheme, including any modifications proposed as a result of the public display process, is then submitted to the State Government for final approval.
“Council will then adopt the planning scheme amendments, allowing them to take effect.”
Cr Tully said the South-East Queensland Regional Plan described Swanbank New Chum as a major development area.
"This designation requires council to prepare a comprehensive planning framework before development commences in these areas.”
Cr Tully said the land use concept master plan in the current Ipswich Planning Scheme would be amended in a number of ways through the proposed changes.
"This proposal includes the amendment of the zoning of land within Swanbank New Chum to allow further development in the enterprise park.
"In addition to land being zoned for regional business and industry, it is proposed to create two new zones.
"The business park zone adjacent to the Ripley Valley will provide a broad range of employment opportunities for the future residents of Ripley Valley providing a mix of compatible business, service trade, research, technology and industry based businesses.
"To support the open space and recreation requirements of employees in the enterprise park and the residents of the Ripley Valley it is also proposed to create a recreation zone between the enterprise park and the Ripley Town Centre.
"A revised strategic road network is also proposed through the Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park area.
"This network will provide a regional north-south road connection for business and industry traffic between the Centenary and Cunningham Highways.”
Ipswich planning scheme amendments for one of the most significant and strategic parcels of industrial land in South-East Queensland have gone on public display.
Ipswich City Council Planning and Development Committee Chairperson Paul Tully said the State Government had completed the first state interest review of the operational amendments to the Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park Master Plan and the amendments were on public display until June 26.
Cr Tully said the amendments would provide an ongoing master plan for the area to create a regionally significant business enterprise and industry area.
He said the proposal for the Swanbank and New Chum Enterprise Park would provide a major jobs focus for the western corridor.
"This master plan is one of the main keys to the city's future," Cr Tully said.
"The site features approximately 1000 hectares zoned for industrial development and has the potential to provide up to 14,000 jobs.
Cr Tully said the amendments under consideration would further refine the layout of the Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park and greatly assist in its future development.
He said the majority of the enterprise park, owned since May 2006 by Investa Pty Ltd, was located east of the Cunningham Highway to the north east of the Ripley Valley and would act as a centre for major employment in the Ipswich region.
Cr Tully said once the submission period closed on June 26, the proposed amendments would be formally considered by council.
“The planning scheme, including any modifications proposed as a result of the public display process, is then submitted to the State Government for final approval.
“Council will then adopt the planning scheme amendments, allowing them to take effect.”
Cr Tully said the South-East Queensland Regional Plan described Swanbank New Chum as a major development area.
"This designation requires council to prepare a comprehensive planning framework before development commences in these areas.”
Cr Tully said the land use concept master plan in the current Ipswich Planning Scheme would be amended in a number of ways through the proposed changes.
"This proposal includes the amendment of the zoning of land within Swanbank New Chum to allow further development in the enterprise park.
"In addition to land being zoned for regional business and industry, it is proposed to create two new zones.
"The business park zone adjacent to the Ripley Valley will provide a broad range of employment opportunities for the future residents of Ripley Valley providing a mix of compatible business, service trade, research, technology and industry based businesses.
"To support the open space and recreation requirements of employees in the enterprise park and the residents of the Ripley Valley it is also proposed to create a recreation zone between the enterprise park and the Ripley Town Centre.
"A revised strategic road network is also proposed through the Swanbank New Chum Enterprise Park area.
"This network will provide a regional north-south road connection for business and industry traffic between the Centenary and Cunningham Highways.”
St Paul's celebrates 150 years in Ipswich
There is a feature display on this historical building at the Ipswich Art Gallery at d'Arcy Doyle Place, off Limestone Street Ipswich.
This Church has been an important part of Ipswich's history from the same year Queensland separated from New South Wales and a year before Ipswich was officially proclaimed as a municipality.
SWANBANK: Town planning amendments go on public display
The amendments will provide an ongoing master plan for the area to create a regionally significant business enterprise and industry area.
Ipswich City Council Planning and Development Chairperson Cr Paul Tully said the proposal for the Swanbank and New Chum Enterprise Park would provide a major jobs focus for the western corridor.
"This master plan is one of the main keys to the city's future," Cr Tully said.
Submissions close on 26 June 2009.
11 May 2009
Goodna RSL granted development approval
Ipswich City Council today gave town planning approval for the redevelopment of the "old" RSL site at the corner of Brisbane Terrace and Layard Street Goodna.
The RSL is planning to demolish the existing building and erect a modern facility at the rear of the site adjacent to the Goodna Cultural and Arts Centre.
Cr Paul Tully described the project as a "great boost for Goodna".
"The RSL is to be congratulated on its involvement in the local Goodna community with this ambitious project."
Work is expected to begin shortly on the redevelopment of the site.
MUIRLEA: Fixed speed camera coming
A fixed speed camera will be installed on the Warrego Highway at Muirlea.
A camera on the Ipswich Motorway at Goodna would slow down some of the lead foots on this stretch of the Motorway.
Attempted abduction Augustine Heights
There has been an attempted abduction of a young girl at Augustine Heights.
The incident occurred on last Thursday 7 May.
At 5.15pm, a male person attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl as she walked home from a friends place along Santa Monica Drive, near Hallow Crescent.
After driving slowly past the girl along Santa Monica Drive, the car reversed in Hallow Crescent and followed her before stopping, with the male occupant approaching her and telling her to "get in the car".
The male person was driving a black sedan with a spoiler/wing and it also had tinted windows.
He was wearing a white t-shirt and denim ¾ length shorts and had black hair and a cropped beard.
Police and detectives from the Child Protection Unit have door knocked in the immediate vicinity and police will be patrolling the estate.
If anyone saw or knows anything more about this incident, please ring the Goodna Police and speak to Sgt Paul Andrews on 3436 2999.
The incident occurred on last Thursday 7 May.
At 5.15pm, a male person attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl as she walked home from a friends place along Santa Monica Drive, near Hallow Crescent.
After driving slowly past the girl along Santa Monica Drive, the car reversed in Hallow Crescent and followed her before stopping, with the male occupant approaching her and telling her to "get in the car".
The male person was driving a black sedan with a spoiler/wing and it also had tinted windows.
He was wearing a white t-shirt and denim ¾ length shorts and had black hair and a cropped beard.
Police and detectives from the Child Protection Unit have door knocked in the immediate vicinity and police will be patrolling the estate.
If anyone saw or knows anything more about this incident, please ring the Goodna Police and speak to Sgt Paul Andrews on 3436 2999.
Goodna Town house development project
This is a modern project as the suburb expands as part of the ongoing development of Greater Goodna.
New Ipswich Motorway arrangements for Goodna
Motorists travelling on the Ipswich Motorway from Brisbane to Goodna, Bellbird Park and Redbank Plains are advised that new arrangements were put in place at the weekend,
The turnoff to Goodna is now on the Brisbane side of the Logan Motorway. This new turnoff merges with a new Goodna/Gailes turnoff from the Logan Motorway near Old Logan Road.
It has been a considerable feat for the traffic through this construction site to be at 80kph, with minimal traffic disruptions since 2008.
The turnoff to Goodna is now on the Brisbane side of the Logan Motorway. This new turnoff merges with a new Goodna/Gailes turnoff from the Logan Motorway near Old Logan Road.
It has been a considerable feat for the traffic through this construction site to be at 80kph, with minimal traffic disruptions since 2008.
25 October 2008
Goodna Jacaranda Festival Pics 2008
Pics of the Goodna Jacaranda FestivalFriday 24 October 2008 and
Saturday 25 October 2008
The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is held at the Evan Marginson Park, Woogaroo Street Goodna - just behind the Goodna Railway Station.
Evan Marginson Park is surrounded by beautiful Jacaranda trees on the southern boundary along Woogaroo Street and to the north along Brisbane Terrace, there is an avenue of mature Jacaranda trees planted in 1932 by work gangs in the Great Depression.
Brisbane Terrace Goodna was part of the main highway from Brisbane to Toowoomba until December 1955 until it was replaced by the Cunningham Highway to the south, now known as the Ipswich Motorway.
Do you have any pics of the
2008 Goodna Jacaranda Festival.
23 October 2008
Ipswich council to shut Redbank worksite where truck hit powerlines
Video of the moment the truck driver was
freed at Redbank today.
The Courier-Mail reports:
by Anna Caldwell
October 23, 2008 11:49am
The Ipswich Council is moving to shut down an illegal worksite in Redbank where a truck driver hit powerlines today, narrowly avoiding electrocution.
The Ipswich City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider applying for an injunction against the worksite.
Councillor Paul Tully told The Courier-Mail the worksite didn't have the appropriate town planning approval.
"It needs council approval to fill a site like that and we have never given it to them,'' Cr Tully said.
"Someone could have been killed today. There could be serious workplace health and safety issues at stake.''
The truck driver narrowly escaped electrocution when his truck snagged live powerlines at the Redbank Woollen Mills site at River Rd, Redbank about 9.30am.
It cut power to more than 2000 homes.A police media spokesman said the driver "went too high with his truck and clipped the lines''.
An Energex spokeswoman said the truck became stuck underneath the lines, while Energex cut power to the 11,000 volt lines.
Emergency crews were on site and when the power was cut the truck driver was removed safely from his vehicle.
Power has already been restored to surrounding homes and businesses.
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Live power lines fall on truck at Redbank
The Brisbane Times reports:Tony Moore October 23, 2008 - 9:57AM
The driver of a tip truck has narrowly escaped electrocution after 33,000-volt power lines fell across his truck at an abandoned mill south of Ipswich this morning.
Driver trapped in his truck after
snagging a high voltage electrical
wire at Redbank this morning.
The driver has been removed safely from the truck by emergency service crews after an excavator, working at the Redbank Woollen Mills site in River Road at Redbank, is believed to have brought down the power lines about 9am.
The tip truck had just dumped a load of soil on the site and was moving forward when the tipper of the truck got caught in the power lines, according to Emergency Management Queensland.
"The driver did the right thing and stayed in the cab," an EMQ spokesman said.
"The power line was not broken, it was just caught by the tipper."
About 2000 homes and businesses in the area have been left without power, however provider Energex expected services to be restored within the hour.
Three emergency vehicles are at the scene, with ambulance crews in attendance.
Local councillor Paul Tully, who arrived at the scene at 9.30am witnessed the driver being safely removed from the tip truck, averting potential tragedy."They have just pulled him out of the truck," Cr Tully said.
"There was a big cheer from the driver's fellow workers when he emerged unscathed from the cabin of his truck."
The driver walks free after his
45 minute scare trapped in
the cabin of his truck.
Council is investigating claims the site is being used for illegal dumping, Cr Tully said.
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21 October 2008
Feral pig warning for Augustine Heights and Greater Springfield development
Feral pigs have been reported adjacent to Woogaroo Creek at Augustine Heights, near the Greater Springfield development.Foxes, dingoes and wild horses have been well-known around the Springfield area for years but the drought has brought wild pigs almost to people's doorsteps at Augustine Heights, opposite Brookwater.
File photo of
a feral pig.
Local Councillor Paul Tully has issued a warning about the wild animals living along Woogaroo Creek saying they pose a serious danger to children walking along the creek.
Cr Tully said there were hundreds of new families in Augustine Heights with inquisitive children trekking through the local bushland unaware of the dangers posed by fully-grown sows and boars hiding in the undergrowth.
"As well as carrying diseases such as tuberculosis, these animals are capable of inflicting serious injury or causing death."
Cr Tully has inspected recent evidence of the pigs trampling undergrowth adjacent to Woogaroo Creek as they move along the watercourse in the vicinity of Brittains Road and Santa Monica Drive.
Local residents have reported that the pigs lie in the thick bush during the day coming out at night to feed.
Cr Tully said the pigs were camouflaged in the dense undergrowth and could attack adults and children walking by and disturbing their habitat.
File photo of
a feral pig.
Local Councillor Paul Tully has issued a warning about the wild animals living along Woogaroo Creek saying they pose a serious danger to children walking along the creek.
Cr Tully said there were hundreds of new families in Augustine Heights with inquisitive children trekking through the local bushland unaware of the dangers posed by fully-grown sows and boars hiding in the undergrowth.
"As well as carrying diseases such as tuberculosis, these animals are capable of inflicting serious injury or causing death."
Cr Tully has inspected recent evidence of the pigs trampling undergrowth adjacent to Woogaroo Creek as they move along the watercourse in the vicinity of Brittains Road and Santa Monica Drive.Local residents have reported that the pigs lie in the thick bush during the day coming out at night to feed.
Cr Tully said the pigs were camouflaged in the dense undergrowth and could attack adults and children walking by and disturbing their habitat.
Cr Paul Tully warns of the dangers
of feral pigs along Woogaroo Creek,
near Santa Monica Drive at
Augustine Heights.
of feral pigs along Woogaroo Creek,
near Santa Monica Drive at
Augustine Heights.
He said two fully grown adult pigs and at least four piglets have been sighted recently along Woogaroo Creek.
"Feral pigs will reproduce quickly under the right conditions.
"Over the years, is hasn't been a problem but with a 16-week breeding cycle they can easily get out of control."
Locals say the feral pigs constantly move along the gully lines between Ripley and Springfield.
"They haven't posed a danger in the past in the Bellbird Park and Redbank Plains area but are now moving increasingly closer to homes in the new residential estates around Augustine Heights."
Cr Tully said the pigs' habitat had probably been disturbed with the construction of the nearby Centenary Highway forcing them closer to suburban areas such as Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park and Redbank Plains.
Cr Tully has made arrangements for council officers to set traps for the feral pigs to ensure they are kept away from local residential areas.
Residents who sight any feral pigs should contact Cr Tully's office on 3818 6900.
"Feral pigs will reproduce quickly under the right conditions.
"Over the years, is hasn't been a problem but with a 16-week breeding cycle they can easily get out of control."
Locals say the feral pigs constantly move along the gully lines between Ripley and Springfield.
"They haven't posed a danger in the past in the Bellbird Park and Redbank Plains area but are now moving increasingly closer to homes in the new residential estates around Augustine Heights."
Cr Tully said the pigs' habitat had probably been disturbed with the construction of the nearby Centenary Highway forcing them closer to suburban areas such as Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park and Redbank Plains.
Cr Tully has made arrangements for council officers to set traps for the feral pigs to ensure they are kept away from local residential areas.
Residents who sight any feral pigs should contact Cr Tully's office on 3818 6900.
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20 October 2008
New bus shelters around Division 2
New bus shelters are going up around Division 2.Recent locations for the modern, clean-cut shelters include:
- Redbank Plains Road, Bellbird Park;
- Smiths Road, Goodna; and
- Alice Street, Goodna.
New bus shelter being built
at Alice Street Goodna.
More shelters are planned in the near future for Ipswich's eastern suburbs.
The new shelters give significant protection for commuters from wind, rain and sun and - with the use of glass panels - provide significantly-increased visibility for waiting passengers.
The shelters have been installed by Adshel, in partnership with the Ipswich City Council and Translink.
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14 October 2008
Dolphin watch in the upper Brisbane River -
Goodna to College's Crossing
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Video of dolphins in the Brisbane River in
2006 near the William Jolly Bridge.
(Courtesy of YouTube)
A pair of dolphins nicknamed Anna and Bligh has been reported in the past few days in the upper reaches of the Brisbane River between Goodna and Barellan Point, near Karalee.
In an amazing display, the dolphins glided gracefully upstream past the junction of the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers - near the Moggill Ferry - heading towards the fresh water just below College's Crossing.
Anna and Bligh are named after a prominent Queenslander who is committed to the environment and who regularly swims upstream without turning back, sometimes through slightly troubled political waters like the Indooroopilly reach of the Brisbane River.
The amazing thing about the appearance of this pair of healthy mammals is that they were 75km upstream from the mouth of the Brisbane River - a whopping distance from the open sea and possibly the longest upstream journey ever made by dolphins in Australia.
In 2007, a pair of dolphins was sighted between Jindalee and Goodna but this week's sighting in the furthest upstream run made by dolphins which locals can recall.
THE BRISBANE RIVER DOLPHIN WATCH HAS BEGUN.
Brisbane and Ipswich residents are being asked to keep an eye out for Anna and Bligh.
If you see any dolphins in the Brisbane River, especially upstream from the Jindalee or Goodna reaches of the river, call Cr Paul Tully on 3818 6900 or email as soon as possible to: paul@tully.org.au
Your still or video pictures would be most appreciated as these marvellous mammals venture upstream such an extraordinary distance. All pictures and videos will be uploaded to this site as a pictorial record of this important dolphin adventure.
They are possibly the same pair of dolphins making their way up the Brisbane River on their annual marathon swim from Brisbane to Ipswich.
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