KRAB- Kooralbyn Residents And Businesses

13/05/2022

Any excuse😉😉🙈

Try to resist cutting your lawns for the rest of May to help our bees out 🐝

13/05/2022

This image will break your heart 💔💔

Thousands of avocados are being dumped in rubbish tips in North Queensland.

Farmers say it’s cheaper to throw the avos away than send them to stores to resell.

Increasing labour and shipping costs means it’s not worth their while to pack and send the stock.

Chucking them out is the cheapest and easiest option.

We’ll speak to a farmer about the issue LIVE after 7am tomorrow on 2GB Breakfast.

13/05/2022

Great letter to the Newspaper from a concerned Grandmother
"This (Digital Currency) infringes on your privacy and freedoms"

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A huge thank you to Seasol for this amazing donation for flooded gardens in Brisbane! The 10L drum in the middle is for Jimboomba Community Garden who were devastated by flooding in February. The recovery efforts continue, even as we all watch and hope this weather system eases soon. If you were flooded and would like some Seasol to help pick up your plants, you can collect it from me or at the Yeronga Community Centre

Seasol Community Plus+ Yeronga Community Centre

13/05/2022

5:40PM UPDATE: Heavy rain areas are becoming more confined to areas between Bundaberg and the Sunshine Coast now with the primary focus over the Wide Bay and Fraser Coast. These areas are still under the influence of a convergence zone leading to ‘rain trains’ producing continual heavy, prolonged rainfall. Since 9am, falls of more than 100mm have been observed over Hervey Bay and parts of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, with widespread falls of 50-100mm between Bundaberg and North Brisbane. Continued river and creek rises are LIKELY with many creeks and rivers reaching or exceeding moderate flood levels and some eventually reaching MAJOR flood levels as upstream catchments start to flow.

The big question mark is currently over the South East Coast. Conditions are still favourable for further heavy rainfall and high-resolution model data is indicating more rain to come tonight and into tomorrow morning - however radar is momentarily clearing. The perfect scenario is that high-res data is overcooking the rainfall accumulations and the rain is in fact clearing. However to be on the cautious side, IF further moderate to heavy showers / rainfall was to develop then renewed flash flooding and further river and creek rises are LIKELY! Regardless of further rainfall - there is still a lot of upstream catchment impacts that will lead to downstream river rises - this includes the Condamine, Bremer, Logan and Albert river systems in particular, along with the associated tributaries and creeks, where MAJOR flooding is already ongoing. So just because the situation is calmer, doesn’t mean it’s over! We still advise people NOT to travel unless absolutely necessary as countless roads are, and will be flooded for at least the remainder of today - if not well into tomorrow.
Image Windy.com, warning area via Higgins Storm Chasing. We accurately forecast this rain and flood event for our members, starting several days in advance. Sign up today to gain access to early and accurate, easy to read forecasts and maps > higginsstormchasing.com/subscribe/

12/05/2022

Be safe everyone...

7:30AM FRIDAY SEQLD VERY DANGEROUS WARNING: And there it is, this is what I have been worried about for days... The upper cut of low is now leaning forward and tilting on a North East to South West axis (BLUE). 2 very dangerous stationary heavy rain trains have already developed! One is located between Gladstone and Bundaberg across the Wide Bay Burnett extending into the Northern & Eastern Downs with heavy rain leading to very dangerous flooding (200mm at Captains Creek overnight). The other is located from the Sunshine Coast through Lockyer Valley to Warwick & Scenic Rim with heavy rain leading to very dangerous flooding (280mm in 21hrs at Spring Creek east of Warwick). Maryborough to Gympie, Brisbane, Ipswich 7 Gold Coast the same heavy rain and flooding could develop over you at any stage today and tonight - in fact they are forecast to do so. Many locations are in big trouble right now and many more place could suffer the same. Further falls of 100-200mm likely with peak totals of 300mm+ possible in the next 24hrs (PINK circled area).
Stay safe today, many roads are cut so make good choices and avoid all travel. Emergency flood alerts will likely be issued today!

Image Weatherzone warning by Higgins Storm Chasing

12/05/2022

RELOCATION ADVICE - ALL LOW-LYING AREAS across Lockyer Valley Region

In response to updated weather forecasts, all residents in low-lying areas subject to flooding are being urged to self-evacuate.

Intense rainfall from converging weather systems is possible, which increases the risk of inundation.

Now is the time to activate your family’s emergency plan and relocate to a safer place on higher ground until the weather and threat eases.

For those unable to relocate to family and friends, PLACES OF SHELTER are available at:
* Laidley State High School (via Edward St)
* Gatton Shire Hall
* Grantham Butter Factory
* Glenore Grove Hall
* Alex Geddes Hall and
* Forest Hill School of Arts

Additionally, the following centres are expected to be open by 5am with limited resources: Murphys Creek Community Centre and Helidon RSL.

You should take bedding, medication, some food, warm clothes, phone chargers and any personal items needed.

Preservation of life remains our key priority, and ALL residents are permitted at Places of Shelter.

Places of Shelter focus primarily on the safety of community members and may not have specific facilities for pets. If you need to take pets to a Place of Shelter, you will need to take pet cages, food, medications, bedding and appropriate restraints to ensure the safety of others staying at the Shelter.

Anyone requiring assistance to relocate, should contact SES on 132 500.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact Emergency Services on 000.

Council is closely monitoring the weather situation and will provide more updates if, and when, necessary.

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These paper spinners take me right back to childhood! Kids will love making this classic craft.

SEE IT HERE: https://makeandtakes.com/diy-paper-spinner

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MAJOR FLOOD WARNING LOGAN RIVER AT BEAUDESERT: The Logan River is rising quickly and is expected to exceed MAJOR flood levels during Friday morning. Further heavy rainfall upstream resulting in MAJOR flooding) is still yet to reach the area and further significant/excessive rainfall is possible. MAJOR flooding is also possible downstream from Beaudesert - however the extent of the flooding will be highly conditional to how much rain falls in the next 24hrs.
Image: Logan River gauge through Beaudesert via BOM.

12/05/2022

Just making sure I don’t lose anyone else tonight I walked up Mt Kooralbyn with more fuel. Apologies again to 5 customers without connection.

12/05/2022

If you like Turkish Delight - this is the slice for you!!!

Get the recipe: https://bakeplaysmile.com/turkish-delight-slice-no-bake/

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Floods on the cards

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Curious....

How the east mislead the west. China and Russia below to the G20, go along for decades to see how stupid the west is. Tell them yes global warming is a problem so you must use renewables and close power stations. China sells all the renewables to the west, Russia sells all the oil and gas. Then we sell the ports, water , airports and utilities to China, its like selling the front door to your house but you cant get in, the public servants get all these back handers. You cant vote for any major party. Gann said start thinking for yourself.

11/05/2022

Can't hurt...

For those with those spring colds...A old timer told me this I was deathly sick last year bought every single thing to help but to no avail. So I tried this. Take a raw onion. Any brand. Stronger the better. Cut onion in Half about inch thick two table spoons sugar sprinkled over. In bowl microwave 2 minutes " they used to boil back in day" makes a syrup
Take while hot. Calms coughs instantly,
Helps with congestion, getting phlegm up... take every few hours as needed
Works better than any money spent.. it really works.. Reheat at least 3xs to get more syrup. And it actually works better than anything.

11/05/2022

Who has a glass top stove top? How do you clean it?

Have a messy or crusty glass stove top? This totally works!

First, fill a bowl with hot tap water water and mix it with some dish soap. Submerge the rag in the bowl to get it wet. Apply baking soda in a generous amount all over your stove top. Now pull that hot soapy rag out of the bowl and squeeze half the water out. You want it to be soggy, not sopping. Lay it across the stove. Then wait about 15 minutes…once the time is up swirl the rag around in circles, using the baking soda paste as a gentle scrub. Then dry up the surface and shine it with a cloth. Good as new!! You can also leave the rag on for longer, depending on how bad it is. Get it to sparkle & shine by spritzing the surface with a little bit of vinegar, and wipe clean.

11/05/2022

A good cause.

Come along to celebrate our 1yr Birthday on the 11th June. Party with the Queens after the shows until Midnight. Help raise funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Doors open at 5pm for anyone wishing to have a meal before shows start...$5 from every meal purchased from the show menu will be donated to charity as well as ALL proceeds from our raffles. Book now as seats are filling for this huge night...

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10/05/2022

Hang on tight...

Widespread flooding expected for parts of QueenslandBy Raffaella CiccarelliAdam Vidler11:45pm May 9, 2022 Tweet Facebook Mail Parts of Queensland have been placed on high alert for severe weather and widespread flooding.The Bureau of Meteorology this afternoon warned "moderate to major (flooding) is...