“The retail flood” this year appears to be for Christmas food - As shoppers return in droves to a more ‘traditional’ approach to their Christmas fayre. Nowhere is that more obvious than at Pattemore’s Meats at Alexandra Hills as he and his team are working harder than Santa to deliver hams across … [Read more...]
Increased Safety Risks at Dams
We are encouraged to be aware of increased recreational safety risks of low-level dams this holiday period. Nine dams across regional Queensland – the majority of which are popular for recreational use – have water levels below 50 %. 24% capacity, Coolmunda Dam near Inglewood has 50 % … [Read more...]
Aim for Healthy Indulgence Over Christmas
You can have your cake and eat a slice too this Christmas – just don’t scoff the whole cake! Central West Hospital and Health Service Dietitian Kate Rose says watching portion size was the best way to enjoy the tasty offerings available at Christmas without overdoing it. “you shouldn’t let one … [Read more...]
‘Ho, Ho, NO’ to unsafe Christmas toys
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has revealed the results of its proactive Christmas toy safety campaign Operation Safe Christmas 2018. OFT is pleased with the level of compliance and understanding of product safety laws shown by most stores. Of the 4,968 toy lines inspected state-wide, … [Read more...]
Longreach Set For a Sparkling Christmas
The organisers are bust again with planning now well underway for this years’ Light Up Longreach celebrations. “Light Up Longreach” is a month-long celebration that aims to spread the spirit of Christmas through the Longreach Region. If your community group, business, individual or family … [Read more...]
Coppers at Christmas
All Police across the Longreach Police are finalising their specialist training today and tomorrow to move into high alert status as they will be on the lookout for a Caucasian male, with a white beard, big belly, wearing a red suit and keeps singing ‘Tis the season to be jolly’. Police say if … [Read more...]
ASIC Warns of Scam E-mails
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is warning its Registry customers to be vigilant of scam emails purporting to be from ASIC. The Regulator says some customers have received emails containing attachments or links to fake invoices. ASIC Commissioner John Price says the … [Read more...]
Unwanted or Just Ungrateful?
And so, the researchers have been busy and have managed to put a number to the amount of ‘Unwanted Gifts’ given as Christmas presents this year- and it sits at $620 million and growing. Per research on behalf of Gumtree tea towels, candles, bath salts, handkerchiefs, fly catchers and knitted … [Read more...]
Droning On
Did you or someone you know get a Drone for Christmas? Here’s the thing - there are a bucket of rules that go with the operational aspects of the unmanned flyers and here are some of them for you. You should only fly the drone in a line of sight, that is, where you can see it without the … [Read more...]
Gotta Return That Gift?
Did you give or receive a Christmas gift that will need to be returned? Per Australian Consumer Law, shoppers are entitled to a refund or replacement if an item is faulty, damaged or dangerous. But we do need to remember that while many retailers are happy to exchange or refund items if you … [Read more...]
