As part of joint Local and State Government preparations for this year’s Severe Weather Season, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Moreton Bay Regional Council are hosting Get Ready workshops.
You are invited to attend a free presentation including sausage sizzle in your community to learn how you can better protect your family and your home for a bushfire, severe storm or flood.
Local fire crews, emergency services and council officers will host the workshop to provide advice about how to get bushfire, storm and flood prepared. Officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your property.
Research across Australia has identified that many communities are vulnerable to the damaging effects of bushfires. Even homes that are some distance from vegetation can still be vulnerable to the effects of flying embers from fire. Research has also shown that by taking a few actions early in the season you can greatly increase the chances of your home surviving a bushfire.
You are encouraged to attend your local presentation to help get ready for this year’s Severe Weather Season.
Information provided by Liane Henderson, Acting Bushfire Safety Officer, Brisbane Region, Rural Fire Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service in conjunction with Bruce Bunkum, Fire Management Officer, Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Location: Darley Road Park (near the Fire Danger Sign) Caboolture River Road, Upper Caboolture.
Time: 10:00 am
Day: Sunday
Date: 18 September 2016
For more information contact your local council or go to: www.getready.qld.gov.au
Image credit: Cameron Hines. To view more amazing storm images, please visit http://www.jodiemphotography.com/.`
September 9, 2016 | mandah
During the first week of the September holidays, Caboolture train line services will be unavailable.
The line will be closed in order to link the Moreton Bay Rail Link to the existing Rail Network.
The expected closure date of the Caboolture line, between Caboolture and Zillmere will be from 9pm on Friday, September 16 until 2am on Friday, September 23.
Additional train services will operate on the Shorncliffe line. Alternate bus services will be available for passengers during the closure with bus interchanges at Elimbah, Caboolture and Boondall stations. Customers having to use replacement buses will not be expected to pay for that portion of their trip during the period of disruption.
August 10, 2016 | mandah
Local woman, Ellen Reed has a voice that will cover your entire body in goosebumps.
A twist of fate has delivered her to the stage of ‘The Voice’ where she delivered a beautiful rendition of Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ which earned her a well-deserved spot on Jessie J’s team.
We look forward to seeing Ellen’s performances on the show! You have your Community’s full support and admiration!
Watch Ellen performing here.
May 24, 2016 | mandah
Today at 3pm the Urban Blaze will be going ahead. Bring your gumboots!
Last night Big Local Caboolture were at Urban Country Music Festival. Here are some pics!
The below performer is Chelsea Bashan, who is a fantastic live performer and has a new single due out next week.
You can check it out here.
Urban Blaze Finale is today!
FREE Entry into Historical Village! (Performances, Stalls & Buskers) 9:00am – 4:00pm
Urban Blaze today is Gold Coin donation entry! Ponchos available!
May 1, 2016 | mandah
The countdown to the long weekend and one of South East Queensland’s premier music events, the 2016 Urban Country Music Festival, is officially on.
More than 50 of Australia’s best country music artists will saddle up to help get the festival started in Caboolture from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1.
Queensland’s own James Blundell is among the acts who will headline the new Friday night Bootscoot ‘n’ BBQ concert.
For James this will be his first Urban Country Music Festival appearance.
“I’m so excited to be part of the Urban Country Music Festival this year. It’s a festival I’ve been wanting to get involved in for a while now. I can’t promise my boot scooting will be world class, but I do cook a mean snag on the BBQ,” said James Blundell.
The festival will continue on Saturday with plenty of free entertainment and activities in the Caboolture Historical Village including the Performax Haval Village Stage.
Saturday night’s Main Concert, undercover at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre, featuring multi-award winning musicians Troy Cassar-Daley, Shane Nicholson and Amber Lawrence.
There is something for everyone at the Urban Country Music Festival with both day and weekend tickets available.
Friday night Bootscoot and BBQ Day tickets are $15.00 for Children (5 – 17 years) and $35.00 for adults.
Saturday Main Concert Day tickets are $35.00 for children (5 – 17 years) and $80.00 for adults.
Main Concert VIP Day tickets* are $130.00 which includes priority seating in QSEC for the main concert, food and drinks and select Urban Country Merchandise.
Discounted pre-purchase tickets will be available online until 9am Friday, April 29.
The free Urban Blaze Concert on Sunday, May 1st rounds up the weekend with popular local sibling duo Innocent Eve and a return performance by 2014 Voice of Urban winner Wal Neilsen.
Stay up-to-date with Urban Country by signing up to the website newsletter and liking the Urban Country Facebook page for special offers, artist announcements and competitions.
April 27, 2016 | mandah
“Love can exist long before two souls meet, and when they do it’s as though they have been in love forever.” Billy Bridge and Rebecca Lee Nye.
BILLY
Billy has been performing professionally since 2003, enjoying much success on the national and international Country Music circuit. He is an acclaimed, award-winning artist.
His first single released “If I Get to the Rainbow” from his new album “Stories through time” topped the national chart and spent an amazing 23 weeks in the national top 40.
He will be performing at Caboolture’s Urban Country Music Festival on Sunday May 1, 2:00-2:30pm as a solo with a twist. Don’t miss out on watching him perform live!
REBECCA
Rebecca released her debut EP in 2005 with her first single, “It’s a heartache” shooting up to number 11
on the National Country Tracks top 40 Chart. She is also a multi award- winning artist.
After taking some time off to raise a family, she has just released her new single , “You, me, love (on a Saturday)” from the forthcoming album “Gypsy Heart” which has just hit number 2 on the National Country Tracks chart!!
You can purchase the single on iTunes now!
April 20, 2016 | mandah
A 14 year old girl has been charged with grievous bodily harm after an incident with a 15 year old girl at Morayfield
Shopping Centre on Friday the 8th of April around 6pm.
The victim was put into an induced coma after surgery to repair a stab wound inflicted to her torso, which also damaged the outer layer of her heart at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
The victim has since woken from her coma over the weekend.
April 14, 2016 | mandah
