Warning over Commonwealth Bank email scam

The following bogus email, purporting to be from the Commonwealth Bank, has hit Australia.

Ignore such emails and warn others of these malicious attempts to gain your financial information and hack your account.

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Dear Client,

As a security measure, we regularly screen Commonwealth Bank activity. Recently, we
noticed a problem with your account.

We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party.

We have limited access to sensitive Commonwealth Bank account features in case your account has been accessed by an unauthorized third party.

We understand that having limited access can be an inconvenience, but protecting your account is our primary concern.

We've limited access to your account temporarily. We'll review the limitation once you respond with the information we've requested.

To respond and remove the limitation, click the link below and follow the instructions:

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Thank you for helping to resolve this problem.

Sincerely,
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Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you
will not receive a response.
For assistance, log in to your Commonwealth Bank account and click the Help link in the top right corner of any Commonwealth Bank page.

Commonwealth Bank Email ID CC522

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Gambling control trial is a sensible move by Queensland Government

The Queensland Government has moved to impose limits of gamblers in a trial in southeast Queensland.

This cashless gaming initiative is an excellent means of minimising some of the heartbreak caused to some families because of the ready availability of gambling venues.

The following is a media release issued today by the
Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading The Honourable Peter Lawlor:

28/05/2009

- Bligh Government moves to reduce problem gambling with new technology -

The Queensland Government is leading the way in the prevention of problem gambling in Queensland by completing further trials of 'cashless gaming' technology in two Brisbane venues.

Minister responsible for gaming, Peter Lawlor said the new card-based gaming technology allowed patrons to set limits on the money or time they spend on the pokies.

"This harm minimisation concept offers gaming patrons more control over their spending and could potentially be rolled out throughout the state.

"While less than half a percent of the Queensland population can be identified as a problem gambler, one problem gambler is a one problem gambler too many for the Bligh Government.

"The impact problem gambling has on families and communities makes it an important area for the Government to address," Minister Lawlor said.

The trials provided the Queensland Government with the opportunity to investigate pre-commitment card-based machine gaming using two different systems.

In March 2008 the Sandgate RSL Memorial Club became the hub for one of two trials into this important harm minimisation measure.

A second trial was conducted at Redcliffe RSL Club.

"The trials showed promising results, with some patrons reporting a spend reduction of up to $25 per day," said Minister Lawlor.

The wider investigation into card-based gaming is one of a many harm minimisation initiatives announced by Premier Anna Bligh last year, which forms a part of the Queensland Government's Responsible Gambling Strategy.

Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling said the Queensland Government recognises raising awareness of gambling harm is a collaborative effort involving community, industry and government.

"I am happy to report the evaluation of the card-based gaming trials demonstrated an overall support from both players and industry alike," said Ms Darling.

"The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has approved both systems for implementation in gaming venues on a voluntary basis.

"The Queensland Government intends to continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the card-based gaming systems as a larger number of venues take up the technology.

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Telstra hopes to fix major line break at Redbank today

Telstra is likely to fix a major 600 pair phone cable break at Brisbane Road Redbank today.

Services have been out since last week.

Most of the township of Redbank including commercial services to the local newsagent and the pawnbroker lost their phone and data connections during last week's local flash flooding.

Nigel Beaman, Telstra's General Manager South East Queensland, has now pulled out all stops to fix this problem.

Telstra advises that the planned completion date is today.

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Flood pictures tell the story on Smiths Road Goodna

PIC: Smiths Road Goodna between Albert St and Stuart at the height of the flash flood on Wednesday 20 May 2009.

This graphic picture was taken by local Goodna resident Denis Manning.

This swift flowing stream of water is usually a tiny trickle but at the height of last week's storm, it turned into a raging torrent which could have swept cars off the road.
Flood markers show the depth of the water over the road but new residents to the area may be unaware of local flooding hot spots around Greater Goodna.

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Water main break at Bellbird Park

BELLBIRD PARK: Ipswich Water has just advised there is a broken water main at Jones Rd & Brennan St, Bellbird Park.

Repairs are estimated to take 3 hours.

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Warning on idiots on Cunningham Highway at Ipswich!

The Division 2 Electorate at Goodna has received the following information from a distraught Eastern Heights resident:


An Eastern Heights resident entered the Cunningham Highway from Redbank Plains Road heading towards Brisbane on Friday night at 10.45pm.

He unexpectedly came upon someone or something in the middle of the road ( either a Mannequin or a person) dressed in a black dress with a blonde wig standing in the middle of the highway.

He had to swerve at the last minute to avoid hitting this person or thing but it gave him quite a start.


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Cr Paul Tully is recognised for his 30 years in Local Government

PIC: Cr Paul Tully receives his 30-year award in Bundaberg

The President of the Urban Local Government Association of Queensland (ULGA) Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has presented Ipswich Councillor Paul Tully a special certificate commemorating his 30 years in local government.

Cr Tully was first elected to the Ipswich City Council in 1979 and has served as an alderman and councillor for 30 consecutive years.

The ULGA held its annual conference in Bundaberg which was attended by the Minister for Local Government Desley Boyle.

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Ipswich Motorway Upgrade Diversion 12-15 June 2009

On the weekend of 12-15 June 2009, the Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Wacol to Darra, will be replacing the current signalised roundabout at the Centenary Highway/Ipswich Motorway interchange with a temporary free-flowing system.

During the weekend, diversions for the interchange's right-hand movements will be in place so the new temporary ramps can be constructed and subsequently opened to traffic on Monday 15 June 2009 (by 5am).

Weekend diversions:

(a) Motorists travelling from the Centenary Highway southbound (from Brisbane) to the Ipswich Motorway westbound (towards Ipswich) will be diverted via Progress Road.

To ensure efficient traffic flow police control will be place on the intersection of Garden Road/Progress Road and Boundary Road/Progress Road.

Also, there will be two right-turn lanes in place for the traffic turning onto Progress Road (currently there is only one right-turn lane).

(b) Motorists travelling from Centenary Highway northbound (from Springfield) to the Ipswich Motorway eastbound (towards Brisbane) will be diverted via Sumners Road, Westcombe Street, Ashridge Road, Harcourt Road, then onto the Ipswich Motorway.

Motorists travelling on the Ipswich Motorway east to west (Brisbane to Ipswich) and west to east (Ipswich to Brisbane) and the Centenary Highway north to south (Brisbane to Springfield) and south to north (Springfield to Brisbane), will do so as usual.

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Traffic light upgrade at major Goodna intersection

PIC: New green turning arrow cnr Alice and Queen Streets Goodna

A new green turning arrow was installed this weekend at the corner of Alice and Queen Streets Goodna.

The right hand turn from Alice St into Queen St will now be much safer.

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Warren Park upgrade almost completed at Goodna

Work is almost completed by Ipswich City Council on the upgrading of Warren Park.

Warren Park is located at the corner of Church and Alice Streets just up from the Goodna Police Station.

Sandstone walls and improvements to the playground including shade sails are the major additions to this leafy park near the Goodna Town Centre.

This is not a busy park and parents are encouraged to bring their small children to this great environment.

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Work scheduled for tomorrow on traffic lights Queen Street Goodna

Work is scheduled for tomorrow Sunday 24 May 2009 on the traffic lights at the corner of Queen and Alice Streets Goodna.

A green, right-hand turning arrow will be installed in Alice Street for traffic coming from the direction of Gailes, turning right into Queen Street.

This will increase safety at this intersection for drivers and pedestrians.

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Invitation to Ipswich City Council Meeting

The next Ordinary Meeting of the Ipswich City Council will be held at the Council Administration Building.

The meeting commences at 9:00am.

The address is 45 Roderick Street Ipswich.

All members of the public are invited to attend.

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Goodna Skate Park Opening Saturday 30 May.

The delayed official opening of the Goodna Skate Park will be held on Saturday 30 May 2009 between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

The Skate Park is located at Leslie Park at the corner of Bertha Street and Mill Street Goodna.

The Skate Park has been financed as a joint project between the Ipswich City Council and the State Government.

Local Councillor Paul Tully and the State Member for Bundamba Jo-Ann Miller will be in attendance at the official opening.

All welcome.

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Final approval for unit development at 77 Alice St Goodna

Final development approval has been given by Ipswich City Council for a 2 into 2 lot subdivision at 77 Alice St Goodna which will involve 4 units.

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Goodna skate park opening postponed

The official opening tomorrow of the Goodna Skate Park at Leslie Park in Bertha Street has been delayed.

It is now scheduled for next Saturday.

All skate boarders - young and old - are invited.

There will be more details on this site in the next few days.

Ipswich to be key beneficiary of State Government's anti-rock throwing legislation

PICS: Pedestrian bridge across the Ipswich Motorway at Goodna


Media Release from Ipswich City Councillor Paul Tully

Ipswich City Council has welcomed the State Government's new anti-rock throwing legislation.

It says it could save lives on the notorious stretch of the Ipswich Motorway between Gailes and Riverview with 7 pedestrian bridges and flyovers which are used as vantage points to project dangerous missiles onto fast-moving vehicles.

Goodna Councillor Paul Tully said he received regular complaints of juveniles throwing rocks at cars and semi-trailers usually at night.
"They smash the windscreens of vehicles travelling at up to 100 kph and it's only sheer luck no one has been killed.

"This has been a serious problem in Ipswich for the past 30 years."

Cr Tully said this section of the Ipswich Motorway is one of the worst stretches of road in Queensland for this sort of offence.

Cr Tully said the new legislation would give the courts the power to jail offenders for up to 2 years.

He said a powerful deterrent was needed to stop what he described as "the brainless lunatics who deserve to be jailed for their actions".

"All we will then need is for the local magistrates to impose stiff prison sentences and not just a slap over the wrist and send the offenders on their way," Cr Tully said.

Ipswich regional road closures update

The following roads are still closed in the Ipswich area at 5:00pm‬‪ today:

• Keates Road, Tallegalla

• Barrams, Wards and Watsons Rds, Ripley

• Rosewood Warrill View Road

• Mount Crosby Road - Colleges Crossing

• Boyles Road, Pine Mountain

• Strongs Road, Rosewood

• Lobb St, Old 1 Mile Bridge only

• Old Toowoomba Road at 3 Mile Bridge

• Haigslea Amberley Road at 5 Mile Bridge

• Ipswich Rosewood Road at 7 Mile Bridge (water may subside off road later tonight, but will remain closed until assessment is made tomorrow morning)

• Sydney St Brassall, Ironpot Creek (water may subside off road later tonight, but will remain closed until assessment is made tomorrow morning).
The following roads are still closed in the Ipswich area at 5:00pm‬‪ today:

• Keates Road, Tallegalla

• Barrams, Wards and Watsons Rds, Ripley

• Rosewood Warrill View Road

• Mount Crosby Road - Colleges Crossing

• Boyles Road, Pine Mountain

• Strongs Road, Rosewood

• Lobb St, Old 1 Mile Bridge only

• Old Toowoomba Road at 3 Mile Bridge

• Haigslea Amberly Road at 5 Mile Bridge

• Ipswich Rosewood Road at 7 Mile Bridge (water may subside off road later tonight, but will remain closed until assessment is made tomorrow morning)

• Sydney St Brassall, Ironpot Creek (water may subside off road later tonight, but will remain closed until assessment is made tomorrow morning).

A rainbow over Goodna follows the rain

PIC: A rainbow over Goodna at 4:00pm today

The rain is gone and now a beautiful rainbow has emerged over Goodna.

Hopefully the worst is over.

Goodna Aquatic Centre re-opens

The Goodna Aquatic Centre on Brisbane Terrace has re-opened after yesterday's deluge.

Moggill Ferry still out of action

PIC: All stopped at the Moggill Ferry

The Moggill Ferry is still out of action since its forced closure yesterday afternoon.

First opened in 1878 when Cobb and Co plied the route from Brisbane to Ipswich in stage coaches, this historic transportation relic is still an important link from Moggill to Riverview.

Main Roads Department quick to repair Ipswich potholes

PIC: Warrego Highway in the Ipswich suburb of Tivoli

Main Roads workers repairing major potholes on the Warrego Highway at Tivoli near Ipswich caused by the torrential rain.

Bremer River peaks in Ipswich

PIC: The Bremer River floods the lower part of the Riverlink Shopping Centre.

The Bremer River has just peaked at 11.4 metres in the heart of Ipswich.

This is 1.4 metres higher than last November and the highest since 1996.

Flooding hits Redbank property twice in six months

PIC: Nev Byers' property at Brisbane Terrace Redbank. Last November, he lost 6 deer from floods.

Nev Byers lost his boundary fence overnight for the second time in 6 months.

Goodna Creek came up twice in the past 24 hours, cutting Brisbane Terrace.

Brisbane dams reach 72% - It's time to ease restrictions!

Surely we should not have to wait until December for easing of the current, drastic water restrictions.

That would be outrageous and unfair.

SEQ residents have pulled together to minimise water use over the past 3 years.

There is no reason to have to wait another 7 months to ease the current restrictions which were implemented when Queensland was gripped by the worst drought in the state's history.

We were promised an easing of restrictions at 60% but now that it's 70%, there is no justification for any further delay.

Water main washout at Goodna

PIC: Woogaroo Creek at Edna St Goodna

A water main has been washed away at Goodna overnight.

The pipe which crosses Woogaroo Creek 1km south of the Ipswich Motorway at Edna Street was smashed by floodwaters at the height of last night's peak flooding.

Local Councillor Paul Tully inspected the scene at first light and said council tankers were on the way to provide emergency water supplies to affected residents.

"Water is not expected to be restored until midday at the earliest," Cr Tully said.

Bremer River to peak above last November level

The Bremer River is predicted to peak at 11 metres in the heart of Ipswich about midday today.

Last November, the peak was 10 metres.

Flash floods hit Greater Goodna - Latest pics

This is the worst flooding in Goodna since 1974.

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.

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.

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.

Attempted child abduction at North Ipswich

WANTED
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.

Goodna Gladiators Under 8 Rugby Union take on Taylor Bridge

The Goodna Under 8 Gladiators put up a valiant effort at the Evan Marginson Sports Ground at Goodna this morning against Taylor Bridge.

It was a close game throughout with Taylor Bridge ahead at the final whistle 24 to 17.

Ex-Goodna player Israel Folau's cracker game

PIC: Israel Folau

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?

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.

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

PIC: Local Government
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.

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

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.