Connecting Seas - Tourism Concierge

31/01/2025

It’s official, South Australia has been named as one of the top 10 Most Welcoming Regions on Earth in Booking.com's annual Traveller Review Awards destination list for 2025.

The listing is based on more than 360 million verified customer reviews on leading travel website, Booking.com and honours travel partners who consistently deliver outstanding hospitality and service.

In another major win for South Australia in the Traveller Review Awards, Eyre Peninsula’s Port Lincoln has been named as one of the 10 Most Welcoming Cities in Australia.

Read more at https://tourism.sa.gov.au/news-articles/sa-named-one-of-the-world-s-most-welcoming-regions

23/01/2025

15/01/2025

Knowing where to find critical information can save valuable time in a disaster. Here are 3 essential websites to stay up-to-date:

⚠ Disaster Dashboards – Get real-time updates on local emergencies, evacuations, and recovery efforts. Find your local dashboard here 👇
https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/find-your-local-council

🚗 QLD Traffic – Stay informed about road closures, disruptions, and traffic conditions 👇
https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

⛈ Bureau of Meteorology – Track weather warnings, severe conditions, and forecasts for your area 👇
http://www.bom.gov.au/

Stay safe and informed!

(Picture - Little Annan River Crossing, 2023)

11/01/2025

During a natural disaster, safety should always be your first priority.Important things to remember:

16/12/2024

Are you going for a swim in the beach? Check out these safety flags first to prevent drowning.

The beach is a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Although it can be fun, it can also be unpredictable and dangerous to

27/11/2024

Head to the Royal Flying Doctor Service website to receive a free pocket survival guide for South Australia and Northern Territory.

Download and print your RFDS Survival Guide

01/09/2024

Last night’s storms have resulted in a large number of fallen trees and powerlines across the State.

Stay clear of fallen powerlines and anything they may be touching, such as vehicles, metal fences or pools of water. Call your electricity distributor and the police to report their location.

As of 8am this morning, more than 159,000 houses are without power across a widespread area.

Field crews will be on site to assess the damage and start power restoration as soon as it is safe to do so.

Please be patient with field crews who are working in your area.

For more information on what to do during a power outage, visit www.energy.vic.gov.au

02/08/2024

17/07/2024

For the first time in 7 years, the Subway Socceroos will return to Adelaide Oval.

06/06/2024

11/05/2024

Heavy rainfall is on the cards for the southern coast this weekend.

The and are in for the brunt of it, with potential isolated downpours of up to 200 mm from Saturday arvo to Sunday arvo. If you're in Nowra, Jervis Bay, Ulladulla, Batemans Bay, Narooma, or Araulen, it's time to .

Stay in the loop with weather alerts and forecasts via the Bureau of Meteorology website: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings.

Our top concern? FLASH FLOODING⚠️

Keep an eye out around waterways and on the roads. Remember, if you spot a flooded road, don't risk it – stop and find another way!

A flood watch is in place for minor flooding in parts of the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and South Coast, covering areas like the Hawkesbury, Nepean, and Colo Rivers, St Georges Basin, and Moruya and Deua Rivers.

Stay safe and stay dry. Learn more https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

📞For emergency help in flood and storm emergencies, call the NSW SES on 132 500, or call 000 if life-threatening.

04/04/2024

☔ It’s been a VERY wet 24 hours in NSW with more predicted severe weather to come.

Over the past 24 hours the NSW SES has had 836 active volunteers respond to 552 incidents with 7 flood rescues.

Today, The Bureau of Meteorology advises HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLASHING is forecast for the southern parts of the to the Metropolitan, , and Central districts from late this morning.

INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS and LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible between the and from this evening into Saturday morning.

DAMAGING EASTERLY WINDS are possible from this evening along the coastal strip south of and including the Sydney metro area.
The NSW SES is advising people in the following areas to STAY INDOORS due to damaging winds, and heavy to intense rainfall: , , , , , .

👉 If you come across a flooded road, stop and find an alternate route.
👉 Avoid travel during this weather event if possible.
👉 Secure loose items around your yards which may become projectiles in strong winds.
👉 Prepare an emergency kit and plan with family what you will do during adverse weather.
👉 Monitor conditions, and take care on the roads.
👉 Never ride, walk, play or drive into flood waters.
👉 Avoid camping in low lying areas

📲 Download the App to stay up to date with the latest warning information - https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Information up to date Friday, April 5th 2024, 5:30am.

27/02/2024

Catastrophic and extreme fire danger conditions in Victoria today - Wednesday 28 February

UPDATE: TODAY - 9.30AM THURSDAY, 29 FEBRUARY

The forecast Extreme Fire Danger conditions forecast for Wednesday, 28 February have now passed.

For anyone who lives in an area covered by a Watch and Act, it is still not safe to return home. Continue to monitor the VicEmergency app and website for updates.

Anyone within the area of the potential impact map who is not under a Watch and Act can now return home and resume normal activities.
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Catastrophic and extreme fire danger conditions are forecast for parts of the state tomorrow and the large and active Bayindeen bushfire is not yet under control. With these conditions forecast, the fire could spread quickly and be extremely dangerous.

To help communities prepare, this potential impact area map has been developed as a preparedness tool for communities to take clear action.

If you are located in Ampitheatre, Beaufort, Clunes, Elmhurst, Learmonth, Lexton and surrounds, you will be in danger tomorrow.

Anyone in these areas should leave early – leave tonight (Tuesday 27 February) or before midday tomorrow (Wednesday 28 February). Do not travel to these areas.

Further details available on the VicEmergency website: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/update-for-ampitheatre-beaufort-clunes-elmhurst-learmonth-lexton-area

26/02/2024

A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for Wednesday 28 February 2024, in the Wimmera district.

For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas - if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost.

Catastrophic fire danger signals the worst possible grass and bushfire conditions.

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has also been forecast for the Central, Mallee, North Central, Northern Country, and South West districts.

Visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ for more information on how you can protect yourself and others.

22/02/2024

EMERGENCY WARNING - BUSHFIRE - Leave Immediately
Incident Location: Bayindeen-Rock Road
Issue Date: Friday 23 February 2024, 05:54 am
Next Update: Friday 23 February 2024, 08:00 am

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/33000/moreinfo

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Amphitheatre, Elmhurst, Eversley, Glenlofty, Glenlogie, Glenpatrick, Glenshee, Green Hill Creek, Landsborough, Mount Cole, Mount Lonarch, Nowhere Creek, Percydale, Warrenmang.
- There is a bushfire between Mount Cole and Raglan.
- The bushfire started in Bayindeen Rock Road and initially travelled in a south westerly direction.
- A wind change caused the fire to then move in a north easterly direction and is now heading towards Avoca.

Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.

17/02/2024

Birdsville, Queensland - roads and town is cut off from flood waters.

20/01/2024

Santos Tour Down Under in Adelaide, South Australia.

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