Southern Downs Regional Council

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Southern Downs Regional Council (QLD) are seeking a Planning Officer. Play a critical role in the Planning and Development Department, responsible for raising community awareness and compliance with statutory requirements. APPLY NOW! https://t.co/OBMvt4rtdE

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@MarkBaileyMP @MarkBaileyMP You'll have to try out the #GraniteBeltBikeTrail next! https://t.co/q2dXcrDuR3

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@ScottStewartMP @YvetteDAth @AnnastaciaMP @ScottStewartMP Welcome to the coldest place in Queensland #southerndownsandgranitebelt!

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This afternoon the Governor and Professor Nimmo visited Warwick Hospital and toured the facility. The Vice-Regal couple met with staff, volunteers and patients.

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Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo attended a working lunch with Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor, Councillor Vic Pennisi at Vincenzo’s Café in Thulimbah.

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The Governor and Professor Nimmo attended a working lunch with Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor, Councillor Vic Pennisi and CEO, Mr Dave Burges.

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Today we have welcomed @QldGovernor to the region.

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The Governor and Professor Nimmo attended a briefing by Southern Downs Regional Council.

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❌ OO Madsen Bridge remains closed
UPDATE AS AT 1:35am 14 May 2022 ❌
Council is aware that the current river height through Warwick has fallen below the OO Madsen Bridge deck. However, reopening of the bridge is subject to inspection still to occur. A further update will follow

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WATER MAIN BREAK ⚠️💧Council is aware of a water main break on the Warwick-Allora line and is currently investigating the cause. There is no immediate concern. Read media release 👉 https://t.co/oOC0afG8YY

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⚠️WARWICK FLOOD WATCH ⚠️as at 13 May 2022 @ 1.46pm - A peak close to the major flood level (8.2m) for the Condamine River is expected between 6pm and 8pm tonight. Visit Council's Disaster Dashboard for updates👉 https://t.co/kCwncYCtvf

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CLOSED // OO Madsen Bridge at Warwick is now closed. The road will reopen once water has receded and an inspection has been done to ensure it is safe to reopen. Council urges residents to limit travel, to drive to conditions and be vigilant for flash flooding. #MySDRC

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Howdy neigbour! 👋 Council is supporting @NeighbourDay this year. To celebrate we're giving away $200 gift cards to put towards your Neighbour Day event! Read more & enter👉https://t.co/es0m6smmuo

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Grape harvest 🍇is well underway across the Granite Belt, giving us plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival later this month! Proudly supported by Council, check out the huge festival lineup here: https://t.co/7127OYpDQo

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NEW APP ALERT 📱📣 Today Council unveiled the new Southern Downs and Granite Belt tourism app, featuring an exciting artificial intelligence element!

Read the full media release: https://t.co/oewame4TZZ
Download the app: https://t.co/BGxfBW2J4I

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STEPPING DOWN TO ALERT STATUS // Due to rainfall easing across the region and flood waters remaining steady or falling throughout the catchment area, the Southern Downs Local Disaster Management Group is moving to ALERT status. We will continue to closely monitor water levels.

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ALLORA UPDATE AS AT 3:30PM: The SES has advised that the river level is holding steady at 4m, which indicates that no homes in the local area are expected to be affected by flood waters at this time. Please visit the Disaster Dashboard for updates: https://t.co/xhQ5beddZH

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Leslie Dam is expected to reach 100% capacity later today. It is anticipated that Leslie Dam Road will be closed from 4pm today and water will be released around 6pm. For up-to-date info on road closures visit https://t.co/rNLDNg9nxr.

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@SouthernDowns continues to respond to rising water ways across the region. The Local Disaster Management Centre remains at STAND UP and is liaising closely with @BOM_au and QFES. Current modelling remains unchanged and up-to-date data is available at https://t.co/xhQ5beddZH.

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@SouthernDowns reminds the community to be prepared, vigilant and alert as the region awakes to changed driving conditions. Various flood scenarios played out overnight with Warwick and Pratten likely to see flooding this morning. Follow @MySDRC on Facebook for more updates.

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IMPORTANT FLOOD UPDATE Wednesday 1 December ‼️ #WARWICK AND #PRATTEN. Updated flood modelling from BoM suggests a 6.5m flood at Warwick around 7am today and a 7.3m flood potentially early to mid-afternoon at Pratten today. Rural Fire Service is door-knocking in Pratten.