At 4.45pm on Thursday 26 October 2017, wind gusts of up to 89km/h and large hail stones were recorded west of Brisbane. While reports of golf ball sized hail were consistent across the affected area, there was a social media…
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QBCC – Cracking Down on Unlicenced Plumbing Work
The QBCC regulates the building and plumbing industry in Queensland, and, as such, is responsible for ensuring that plumbing, drainage and sprinkler fitting work is compliant and performed by appropriately licensed persons. Unlicensed work is a major concern for the…
Read moreICA Media Release – Scam builders target hail-hit Sydney homeowners
The Insurance of Council of Australia have advised “Residents in parts of Sydney affected by last month’s fierce hailstorms are being warned to be on alert for scam artists posing as builders or insurance company assessors. Insurance companies have received…
Read moreFebruary 2017 – Weather Wrap-up
The Bureau of Meteorology reported this month that Brisbane had its warmest February on record in terms of mean temperature. Brisbane also had its highest February mean maximum temperature on record and second-warmest February mean minimum temperature on record. Rainfall…
Read moreFirst Cyclone of the 2017 Season
UPDATE – Monday 20 February 2017 A category one cyclone has formed in the Gulf of Carpentaria but is due to weaken before heading towards the Northern Territory coast. The slow-moving low had been threatening to turn into a cyclone…
Read moreInnisfail Records 1000mm+ in a week
Innisfail in Far North Queensland has recorded 871.8mm in the first 11 days of 2017. What makes this remarkable is 824mm fell from Saturday 7th January. January Rainfall: Sun 1/1/2017 – 0.6mm Mon 2/1/2017 – 1.8mm Tues 3/1/2017 – 2.6mm Wed…
Read moreAmbrose Bulletin – February 2016
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