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Hail explained: What to expect this summer
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Hail explained: What to expect this summer

We’ve been told to expect more severe storms this storm season, so we’ve asked the Bureau of Meteorology what causes hail, what’s the difference between large and giant hail, and when it’s most likely to form. Here’s what the bureau says

‘Fires inevitable’ this bushfire season
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‘Fires inevitable’ this bushfire season

Moreton Bay City Council says it is inevitable that there will be fires close to homes this bushfire season and is urging residents to prepare now. Here's everything you need to know

Council revamps disaster dashboard
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Council revamps disaster dashboard

Moreton Bay Regional Council has upgraded its Disaster Dashboard, adding features to ensure residents have all the information they need in a natural disaster. Here’s the details and how to access it

Planning the key to managing weather disasters
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Planning the key to managing weather disasters

With phrases such as 'zombie vortex', 'weather event' and 'ghost storm' being bandied about, it's easy to switch off from weather reports. But the Moreton Bay disaster management team has you covered...

Where rain hit hardest in Moreton Bay Region
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Where rain hit hardest in Moreton Bay Region

Last week's torrential rain wrecked Moreton Bay Region events and had many weather gauges filling fast. Here's the rainfall figures for last week.

How to apply for flood disaster assistance
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How to apply for flood disaster assistance

Personal hardship disaster assistance has been extended to residents affected by recent severe weather and flooding in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. Here’s how to apply

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New council CEO revealed
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New council CEO revealed

Scott Waters is the new CEO of Moreton Bay Regional Council, adding Australia's third largest council to the same position he held at Whitsunday, Darwin and Noosa.

Moreton Bay Kids' Festival postponed
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Moreton Bay Kids' Festival postponed

With wet weather predicted over the next four days, organisers of this year’s Moreton Kids Festival have made the difficult decision to postpone the event. Here's what's happening...

Council revamps disaster dashboard
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Council revamps disaster dashboard

Moreton Bay Regional Council has upgraded its Disaster Dashboard, adding features to ensure residents have all the information they need in a natural disaster. Here’s the details and how to access it

Drivers told: beware high tide water
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Drivers told: beware high tide water

Residents and motorists can expect to find warning signs and, in places, salt water n some of the region's suburbs this week.

Calls show where storm hit hardest
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Calls show where storm hit hardest

The clean-up from last night’s storm is continuing across the region - as more wild weather may return. Suburbs hardest hit and rainfall figures.

What to do if there's a power blackout
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What to do if there's a power blackout

In the midst of storm season the risk of power outages increases and Energex has compiled a handy guide to what to do. Here's what you need to know...

Call for action after grades fall
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Call for action after grades fall

The health of Moreton Bay Region’s three main catchments - and across South-East Queensland - has fallen sharply, leading a peak environmental body to warn: “It is time to sit up and take action”.

Who’s who in 2022, Environment: Loop Growers
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Who’s who in 2022, Environment: Loop Growers

Loop Growers owners Phil Garozzo and Alice Starr are ending the year on a brighter note than it began, thanks to support from the community who have rallied to help them rebuild and plant new crops. It was a horror start to 2022 for the closed-loop farmers, with floods and storms at the end of February obliterating much of their Draper farm.

Who’s who in 2022, Community Groups: Moreton Bay Region State Emergency Service
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Who’s who in 2022, Community Groups: Moreton Bay Region State Emergency Service

There’s an orange army of State Emergency Service volunteers across the Moreton Bay Region providing a beacon of hope to residents when disaster strikes. Floods and storms in the early part of 2022 certainly tested their mettle, with thousands of calls for help.

Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Danny Agnew
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Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Danny Agnew

Danny Agnew went above and beyond during the February floods, ferrying people from their inundated homes to safety in his dinghy - until disaster struck and his motor was damaged by debris. But in September, the Caboolture River Fishing and Boating Club came to his rescue, replacing the motor as a way of saying thanks to the Deception Bay flood hero.