We will be updating this page with all of the latest updates about the Straddie bushfires on Monday 6 January 2014.
5.45pm
Police have revoked the Public Safety Preservation Act on Stradbroke Island.
The PSPA, that was enacted on Saturday December 4 due to bushfire activity, was revoked at 5.38pm this evening.
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Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance during this time.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.
5.15pm
Reports of rain on #Straddie
Amazing pic! Mother Nature puts out the fires she started a week ago… #straddiefires #StradbrokeIsland pic.twitter.com/nTJybCLpw7
— Mardi (@MarmaladeMardi) January 6, 2014
4.30pm
North Stradbroke Island residents are advised to remain alert but not alarmed as the fight continues to keep control of a massive bushfire which has now burnt for eight days.
3pm
Changes to Straddie waste collection services
2.15pm
.@redlandcouncil Conservation Fire Management Unit have been working 12-18 hour shifts for 8 days pic.twitter.com/JQ1y4R2XDP
— Redland City Council (@RedlandCouncil) January 6, 2014
2pm
New media release: Straddie bushfire update: 2pm Monday 6 January 2014
1.30pm
Watch Cameron Costello CEO of Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation and Chair of #Straddie Camping talk about what the fires mean to the traditional owners.
1pm
QFES Inspector Phil Wilson talking about the Straddie fires a short time ago.
Live updates – Straddie bushfire community meeting
Redland City Councillor Craig Ogilvie and Sgt Peter Twort provide an update on the bushfire situation below
https://soundcloud.com/redlandcitycouncil/cr-craig-ogilvie-and-sgt-peter
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9am
New media release: Straddie Bushfire Update: 7.30am Monday 6 January 2014
8am
Good morning, we’ve just updated our Straddie bushfire: Frequently Asked Questions
#Dunwich #Straddie airstrip closed to all air traffic due to smoke hazard and fire fighting operations in the area. http://t.co/MKrVQPCSYn
— Qld Fire & Emergency (@QldFES) January 6, 2014
More Straddie bushfire information is available on:
Redland City Council website – www.redland.qld.gov.au – and Facebook page
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website – www.fire.qld.gov.au – and Facebook page
Queensland Police website – www.police.qld.gov.au – and Facebook page
Energex website – www.energex.com.au – and Facebook page.
