Wendy Creighton

1 month ago | fassifernguardian.com | Wendy Creighton |Aub Podlich |Ivy Mullins |Rory Callinan

HIGH gusting winds and heavy rainfall along much of the eastern escarpment summed up the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred around the Scenic Rim by mid-morning Friday. A heavy gust during the gale force winds which made it as far inland as upper Carneys Creek in the early hours of this morning caused extensive damage to Bruce Warren's five bay steel framed shed. “I’m not sure of the time but it was still dark when we heard a really big gust go through,” said Mr Warren.

1 month ago | ipswichtribune.com.au | Rob Mellett |David Lems |Wendy Creighton

POTENTIAL flooding across Ipswich is not expected to reach its peak until early Sunday, according to latest information from the Bureau of Meteorology. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said while the worst of the wind and rain from Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to be Thursday through Saturday, water levels will continue to rise. “The Bureau of Meteorology has said rapid river level rises and flash flooding are expected across many creeks, associated with the heaviest rainfall.

1 month ago | ipswichtribune.com.au | Rob Mellett |David Lems |Wendy Creighton

IPSWICH City Council will not conduct waste collection services on Thursday, March 6, and Friday March 7, in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said residents should stay calm, be prepared and have a plan for the coming days, and Council is certainly doing the same. “While our coastal councils will bear the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, destructive winds and heavy rain will have an impact on Ipswich.

1 month ago | ipswichtribune.com.au | David Lems |Wendy Creighton

THAGOONA-based Ipswich FC head coach Andrew Catton gains immense satisfaction working with some of the region’s most talented footballers. “They are good lads . . . just the buy-in, they are right into what we’re trying to do,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of them before and there’s good signs there. They are on the right path.

Jan 14, 2025 | fassifernguardian.com | Wendy Creighton

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