Placing concrete blocks on the Bray Park Weir to prevent saltwater contamination risks the safety of Council workers and disrupts fish movements in the Tweed River. BELOW: An interactive map of the weir pool and projected affected areas is available on Your Say Tweed/BrayParkWeir Tweed Shire Council is inviting feedback from landowners on two options to prevent saltwater from contaminating the Bray Park Weir pool Council’s Water and Wastewater Business and Assets Manager Michael Wraight said work on the Bray Park Weir was essential to prevent saltwater contamination of the Tweed Shire’s water supply.  Saltwater contamination can occur due to rising sea levels and more frequent sea level anomalies “The Bray Park Weir is a vital barrier that prevents saltwater from mixing with our fresh water supply but is at risk of being overtopped by higher tides and sea level changes,” Mr Wraight said there have been 90 overtopping tidal events with 66 requiring our workers to place concrete blocks along the weir to prevent saltwater from entering the weir pool "This is a short-term fix that’s a safety risk for our staff It also disrupts fish movements in the river "We need to find a long-term solution for protecting the weir pool which is where we draw drinking water for the vast majority of households and businesses across the Tweed “We’re now asking landowners potentially impacted by raising the weir to provide feedback on two proposed options: raising the weir by 800 mm or by 1,300 mm.” Council has sent letters to potentially impacted landowners advising them on how they can have their say about the two options Submissions close at 4 pm on 22 November 2024 Mr Wraight said the proposed options aimed to reduce the risk of saltwater contaminating the weir pool for decades to come “Raising the weir by 1,300 mm would give us the most effective protection until 2100,” he said “Raising it by 800 mm would last until around 2050 which means we’d likely need to revisit the issue again in coming decades.” An independent assessment into the impacts of raising the weir has identified water levels of the Tweed River during floods would be slightly higher immediately upstream of the weir yet the increase further upstream would be minimal “There would be a 10 mm rise in water levels near Byangum Bridge during flood events if the weir were raised by 1,300 mm,” Mr Wraight said “We need to focus on a long-term solution that safeguards our water supply and reduces the need for regular and risky interventions while balancing environmental impacts and community needs.” Feedback from the consultation will be included in a report to Council in coming months For more information including a map of affected areas, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/BrayParkWeir Concrete blocks are placed on the Bray Park Weir to prevent saltwater inundation during high tidal events Photo 1: Bray Park Weir blocks Caption: Placing concrete blocks on the Bray Park Weir to prevent saltwater contamination risks the safety of Council workers and disrupts fish movements in the Tweed River.  Photo 2: Bray Park Weir map Caption: An interactive map of the weir pool and projected affected areas is available on Your Say Tweed/BrayParkWeir Photo 3: Bray Park Weir craneCaption: Concrete blocks are placed on the Bray Park Weir to prevent saltwater inundation during high tidal events Connection to Council’s Community Strategic Plan: Call 02 6670 2136 or email for all media or interview requests View all contact details View all our social media channels We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lore This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page has extended its commitment to the Former Origin Greats’ (FOGS) ARTIE Driver Licensing Program after helping 281 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students gain their provisional licence over the past five years The partnership has been extended for a further three years with funding for the program also doubling to $360,000 The announcement came as RACQ provided a vehicle to Bray Park State High School – the 10th school in Queensland to benefit from the partnership The program provides students with access to a safe and reliable vehicle to complete their mandatory 100 hours of driver training opening more opportunities for future education and employment RACQ General Manager Advocacy Joshua Cooney said the Club is committed to helping remove barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to obtain their licences “We are very proud to provide a vehicle to Bray Park State High School as we announce the three-year extension of our partnership with the ARTIE Academy,” Mr Cooney said “This vehicle is critical because it will give students the opportunity to clock up their 100 mandatory hours on their way to a provisional licence – an opportunity many do not have at home “Inclusive mobility and road safety form a huge part of the work we do at RACQ so to continue this legacy with ARTIE is an important milestone.” FOGS CEO Cameron Webb said the program had seen remarkable outcomes as a result of its long-term partnership with RACQ we drove 867 hours helping 72 students to obtain their provisional licence and 79 students gain their learners licence,” Mr Webb said “The ARTIE Drivers Licensing Program has also had a direct impact on school attendance with a 20% increase by senior students across the participating schools “These achievements play a vital role in helping students succeed and secure employment opportunities after finishing school.” Bray Park State High School Principal Peter Turner welcomed the initiative to improve educational outcomes for senior students “Having access to a reliable vehicle and dedicated mentors allows our students to not only meet their driving requirements but also build confidence and independence,” Mr Turner said and schools like ours is making a real difference helping our young people achieve their goals and access greater opportunities as they move into adulthood.” Bray Park State High School Captain Ngaire Monaei said she hopes to secure her licence through the program “I’m really excited to have the ARTIE car here at Bray Park it’s going to open up a lot of opportunities but for all the other Indigenous kids at school,” Miss Monaei said “I’m 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Please read our Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice page for more information RACQ acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today where we are privileged to live and operate Tributes are pouring in for a teenager who tragically took his own life this week just one day before he was due to start a new job Baylee Ryan, 18, died on Monday afternoon in the Moreton Bay suburb of Bray Park in south east Queensland His heartbroken mother Tracy Ryan said she was 'at an absolute loss for words' after receiving the devastating news 'I got absolutely devastating news this afternoon that I wish was not real,' Ms Ryan wrote on Facebook  'I'm still processing it all and don't want to believe it 'He was amazing and talented in so so many ways and it's a real shame 'I know everyone that has ever met him was touched in some sort of way 'Your smile will forever be in my heart I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS BAYLEE.' Ms Ryan told Daily Mail Australia he was due to start working at Hungry Jack's on Tuesday 'He was an amazing young man who was always happy as a young kid growing up with a beautiful smile on his face,' she said 'He was very loved by his friends and family and was always active and well behaved and respectful 'I always got compliments of his good behaviour and manners.' It's understood Baylee had suffered depression for several years but had plans to go to university to pursue a career in science or engineering Ms Ryan added a former abusive relationship she had had left a deep impact on her son forcing them to briefly live on the streets Baylee's partner also posted a tribute on social media and asked if anyone who lived near the Bray Park train station could leave flowers behind in his honour 'He didn't have many friends or family he was close to that'd mourn his passing other than me I don't want him to be forgotten,' they wrote 'Baylee was really sweet and soft but he did struggle with these types of things for a few years Several bouquets of flowers have been left at the station since Baylee's passing Other tributes from loved ones have poured in If you need anything please let me know,' one person wrote 'I'll will go there today and lay some flowers & candles Another wrote that 'our hearts ache with the devastating news of your precious son Baylee' loved the times we had during his and Camdyn's 13 years of friendship that we'll forever cherish the memories made,' she wrote Ms Ryan told the Courier Mail she wanted other young people who struggled with their mental health to 'speak up' tell someone what you're going through,' she said Over eight Australians die every day by suicide with males making up three quarters of that toll Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774 Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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Suhle says on the listing that although the home has potential, it requires a buyer willing to put in some elbow grease. “While it may have termite damage, a couple of broken windows and needs significant repairs, the possibilities for transformation are endless,” the listing reads. With a floorplan of 183 square metres, the property contains multiple living zones and a rear yard that could be made into an entertaining space. Listing photos reveal an exposed concrete floor in the kitchen, retro tiling and cabinetry, patterned wallpaper and old carpet in the bedrooms. Teenage dream fulfilled for Aussie first-home buyers Where are the good buys in Brisbane for property? Historic home comes with life-changing $150,000 choice Suhle suggests on the listing that there’s potential to add an extension, knock down and rebuild, or focus on landscaping to transform the property. He also suggests that upon a complete renovation, the home “could achieve a rental income of $530 to $650-per-week, unfurnished”. Records show the property last sold for $115,000 in February 1995. Bray Park is a suburb in the City of Moreton Bay on the eastern coast of Australia. Moreton Bay is about 14km from central Brisbane. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Council supplies high quality drinking water for the Tweed helping protect the health of our community We sustainably operate and maintain 3 water treatment plants, delivering 9600 mega litres of drinking water each year in ways that minimise our impact on the environment The $76 million Bray Park Water Treatment Plant is one of the most advanced water treatment plants in Australia Treatment processes at the plant are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines The immersed membrane ultra-filtration facility features the latest membrane technology providing a much higher level of filtration ZeeWeed membranes remove greater than 99.99 per cent of suspended solids bacteria and parasites (Cryptosporidium and Giardia) and greater than 99% of particle-bonded viruses The plant was designed by Hunter Water Australia constructed by the Reeds Group and project managed by NSW Public Works and Tweed Shire Council Work began in November 2007 and took two years and six months to complete with the plant being commissioned in April 2010 The Tyalgum Water Treatment Plant delivers very high quality potable water which meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines the plant features the same membrane filtration technology as the state-of-the-art Bray Park Water Treatment Plant the Tyalgum Water Treatment Plant underwent a major $1.65 million upgrade The existing plant needed upgrading as it included a coarse in-creek filtration and chlorination system which was not able to adequately treat water during periods of poor raw water quality such as after heavy rain or a long dry spell It is now less likely that water will need to be carted to the village when the raw water quality is poor Raw water from the Tweed River is pumped to the Uki Water Treatment Plant where it is treated to remove sediments and kill bacteria and viruses The treatment process comprises pH correction filtration in a Dynasand filter and disinfection The Tweed Laboratory Centre and the operational staff at the water treatment plants routinely sample and analyse water taken from throughout the reticulation system of the town water supply Results are measured against the Australian Water Drinking Guidelines and provided to the NSW Department of Health There are a number of chemicals that need to be tested for before water is deemed safe to drink some nutrients and potentially pesticides and other organic compounds where there is a risk of possible contamination from these Did you know you can visit Council's Water Treatment Plants? See educational tours and resources Sign up to receive the Take5 Newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use “Someone get the door,” I called out from bed and I’d hoped to have a bit of a lie in I heard a stern male voice asking if I was at home I jumped up and quickly threw on some clothes I was shocked to see two police officers standing there “Mr Crumblin,” said one officer “please step away from the house.” My blood ran cold as I moved to the front lawn He’d been stabbed multiple times at his home and suffered fatal wounds to his head and body There were few details – an investigation was underway that their beloved ‘Poppy’ was gone was one of the hardest things that I’ve ever had to do They had so many questions and I had no concrete answers We sat down and he introduced me to his partner “It sometimes changes her mood and behaviour,” he said I needed a place to stay for a while so I moved in with Dad He and Rachel had split up – as they often did Dad’s neighbours told me that Rachel sometimes stopped taking her medication and smashed up the house from time to time I also found out that she’d attacked Dad with a beer glass and cut open his face Dad eventually told me what happened. The police had been called afterwards, and Rachel was put on a domestic violence order I tried talking to him about getting some help just as I was moving out and into a place of my own Dad rekindled his relationship with Rachel and became the victim of more acts of violence Dad and I went on an impromptu boys’ trip for the weekend We took Dad’s tinny to his favourite fishing spot he fell over the side of the shallow boat and we couldn’t lug him back he held on as we rowed the tinny back to shore in fits of laughter Dad told me over a beer that Rachel had lost her home and temporarily moved back in with him “I want to help her get back on her feet,” he said “She has nowhere to go,” he continued forlornly “There are refuges that that would take her,” I snapped at him A month on from that happy day, he was gone. On September 6, 2020, Rachel was arrested and charged with Dad’s murder the charge was downgraded after it was found she had a partial defence of diminished responsibility because she was suffering from a severe psychotic illness at the time of the attack When the case finally went to court in 2023 Smithers pleaded guilty to manslaughter and contravening a domestic violence order The court heard how she had attacked my father with a carving knife while he was sleeping in the living room She forcefully stabbed him as he slept – three times in the head four times in the torso and five times in the right forearm Eve and Millie were asleep in their bedroom at the time Justice Callaghan called the attack “a sickening act of violence” was sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison she’ll be eligible for parole in September 2025 The sentence feels like a kick in the teeth Rachel says she’s “horrified” by what she did that night but that doesn’t bring my father back but he was a hardworking man with a kind heart we decided to become my half-sisters’ full-time carers They have some difficult days – we all do – but we keep working to find bright spots of joy We were surrounded by all six kids and it felt like Dad was with us in spirit we were delighted to find a green tree frog had appeared on the steps of the wedding venue Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Residents of Bray Park have spent Tuesday morning throwing rain-soaked belongings into their front yards for rubbish collection after waking to discover flash flooding had hit overnight Skips had been sent to collect flood-damaged furniture that residents were throwing into their front yards.Credit: Nine News a downpour of 350 millimetres was recorded over 24 hours while bureau gauges at Caboolture recorded more than 260 millimetres Some Bray Park residents said their homes had only recently been renovated to fix damage from the floods that hit the area in 2022 Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery warned intermittent and localised heavy rain was expected again on Wednesday which would bring an increased risk of flash flooding “Samford received 244 millimetres of rainfall since midnight There is a 0.05 per cent chance of this happening annually making the rainfall event in Samford extreme,” he said the concern is the northern part of the city of Moreton Bay Flannery warned Moreton Bay was in the “response phase” and conditions were developing rapidly “This situation is not over and will continue for weeks and months.” There were 92 roads closed in the Moreton Bay region at 1pm while more than 10 swift water rescues were done on Tuesday morning in the Bray Park area Queensland’s Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and the local MP for Pine Rivers said there were completely devastating scenes “No one wants to wake up to this this morning,” she told Nine News this is the second event they’ve had in two years where their homes have been inundated with water.” Boyd said she had been on the phone to Premier Steven Miles and Flannery to organise skip bins so that people’s flood-ruined items could be disposed of immediately Flash flooding inundated properties at Irula Street in Bray Park.Credit: Amy Kitteridge dozens of roads remained closed across Moreton Bay including Gympie Road at the South Pine River bridge in Bald Hills At least six schools across Brisbane and Moreton Bay council areas were closed with the Education Department saying they would reopen when the severe weather had subsided “Due to severe rain and the flooding of key school access points it is unsafe for parents and students to seek to arrive at school,” St Paul’s School at Bald Hills wrote on Facebook on Tuesday morning “We apologise for the inconvenience but safety of our staff and students is paramount.” Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. Sign up for our City Talk newsletter here. Residents of Bray Park have spent Tuesday morning throwing rain-soaked belongings into their front yards for rubbish collection after waking to discover flash flooding had hit overnight. The Moreton Bay suburb, 25 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, was hit by a deluge on Monday night. In nearby Samford Valley, a downpour of 350 millimetres was recorded over 24 hours, while bureau gauges at Caboolture recorded more than 260 millimetres. Some Bray Park residents said their homes had only recently been renovated to fix damage from the floods that hit the area in 2022. Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery warned intermittent and localised heavy rain was expected again on Wednesday, which would bring an increased risk of flash flooding. \\u201CSamford received 244 millimetres of rainfall since midnight. There is a 0.05 per cent chance of this happening annually, making the rainfall event in Samford extreme,\\u201D he said. \\u201CUnfolding now [Tuesday at 3pm], the concern is the northern part of the city of Moreton Bay, especially the upper Caboolture River.\\u201D Flannery warned Moreton Bay was in the \\u201Cresponse phase\\u201D and conditions were developing rapidly. \\u201CThis situation is not over and will continue for weeks and months.\\u201D There were 92 roads closed in the Moreton Bay region at 1pm, while more than 10 swift water rescues were done on Tuesday morning in the Bray Park area. Nikki Boyd, Queensland\\u2019s Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and the local MP for Pine Rivers, said there were completely devastating scenes. \\u201CNo one wants to wake up to this this morning,\\u201D she told Nine News. \\u201CSadly for a lot of community members, this is the second event they\\u2019ve had in two years where their homes have been inundated with water.\\u201D Boyd said she had been on the phone to Premier Steven Miles and Flannery to organise skip bins so that people\\u2019s flood-ruined items could be disposed of immediately. Hours after the rain eased, dozens of roads remained closed across Moreton Bay, including Gympie Road at the South Pine River bridge in Bald Hills. At least six schools across Brisbane and Moreton Bay council areas were closed, with the Education Department saying they would reopen when the severe weather had subsided. \\u201CDue to severe rain and the flooding of key school access points, it is unsafe for parents and students to seek to arrive at school,\\u201D St Paul\\u2019s School at Bald Hills wrote on Facebook on Tuesday morning. \\u201CWe apologise for the inconvenience but safety of our staff and students is paramount.\\u201D Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. . CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time As skies cleared across south-east Queensland the premier announced hardship payments would be activated for Bray Park residents whose homes were flooded on Tuesday morning Premier Steven Miles said assessments were being done on 399 properties in the hard-hit suburb north of Brisbane where residents woke to find their homes had been damaged in flash flooding “We expect further suburbs to be added throughout the day as we get in and do those disaster assessments,” he said roads were cut and 39 swift water rescues were completed as severe weather lashed the Moreton Bay region on Tuesday The SES had received about 300 calls for help mostly in Moreton Bay and on the Sunshine Coast flooding was still occurring around Beachmere and nearby suburbs While the Caboolture Hospital and Caboolture Satellite Hospital were affected by flooding and staffing issues Damaged goods in Bray Park after flooding.Credit: Facebook/David Crisafulli Miles was speaking at Murrumba Downs alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who had been visiting Queensland as the state mopped up after Cyclone Kirrily and now the floods in the south-east The premier said he met SES volunteers at a nearby depot on Wednesday morning whom he had also seen in Cairns “That is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers but also a symbol of just how hard they’ve worked this disaster season only 300 properties were now without power after Cyclone Kirrily wherever they are affected by these floods we will be there to make sure that they are supported through the clean-up and getting back on their feet,” Miles told the Seven Network earlier Some flood relief may come to the south-east on Wednesday with rain expected to drift north through the Wide Bay and Burnett areas Showers and storms were forecast for the tropical north for Wednesday night but the south-east was set to be dry A rescue in Bray Park in Moreton Bay.Credit: Twitter “We have dry weather on the way from Wednesday onwards and that should last us through to the end of the weekend,” a bureau spokesman said heavy rain causing flooding was still lingering in the Mount Isa area in the state’s north-west due to the remnants of the cyclone Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. Sign up for our City Talk newsletter here \\u201CWe expect further suburbs to be added throughout the day as we get in and do those disaster assessments,\\u201D he said \\u201CThat is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers but also a symbol of just how hard they\\u2019ve worked this disaster season wherever they are affected by these floods we will be there to make sure that they are supported through the clean-up and getting back on their feet,\\u201D Miles told the Seven Network earlier \\u201CWe have dry weather on the way from Wednesday onwards and that should last us through to the end of the weekend,\\u201D a bureau spokesman said heavy rain causing flooding was still lingering in the Mount Isa area in the state\\u2019s north-west due to the remnants of the cyclone people and places Brisbane is talking about BRAY PARK Fuel and Mechanical has announced the return of whiz mechanic Tim Leigh who after a couple of years in Brisbane has returned as the new workshop operator Owner Mark Fendley said he dragged Tim back after two years away honing his skills on cars “It was a shame when we lost Tim at the time but to get him back has been great,” Mark said “It was when the opportunity came up for a mechanic at the shop that Tim jumped at the chance.” who was previously with Bray Park for six years was among the fastest learning mechanical apprentices in the region after he completed his trade in 18 months “He’s become a great mechanic offering a thorough approach to every job,” Mark said who was treated badly by his employers in Brisbane and experienced the heartache of losing two family members within a close timeframe but my employers were a bit dodgy and didn’t pay me properly,” he said “It was when I lost a family member recently that I tried to come home to Tyalgum after the funeral when my Brisbane employer said I couldn’t go – so of course I had to quit “But it turns out the decision to come home was a good one and after experiencing Brisbane I certainly know what we have here in the Valley – it’s the best place in the world.” Mark said while Tim’s skills under the hood are exceptional he does need help with the management of running a business “I’m planning on helping him keep the books balanced and ensure the business is running well,” he said but he will need some help with the management.” There is also a plan for Tim to purchase the mechanical shop and someday takeover may also be eligible for the Aboriginal Board of Entrepreneurs Grant to help him get started He also offered some advice to other young people looking for work or finding their journey “I think if you like something try and develop that like into a passion and be the best you can be,” he said To find out more or to book a service or repair with Tim phone Bray Park Fuel and Mechanical (02) 6672 4240 Man found dead ‘with stab injuries’ near Bray playground named locally as dad-of-six The man found fatally injured with a suspected stab wound in a Bray park yesterday evening was due to become a father with an address at the Half Moon Halting Site at Windgates was discovered in an area of a park close to a playground at around 6pm Efforts to resuscitate him by locals and the emergency services at the scene on Boghall Road and he was pronounced deceased a short time later Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Bray Garda Station on 01-6665300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices The heartbroken family of a teenage girl who died when the car she was travelling in smashed into a pole during a fast food run say they hold no grudge against the driver Alyssa Postle was with her friend on their way to KFC about 7pm on August 11 when the car veered off the road and slammed in Bray Park in Brisbane's north on August 11 The 17-year-old suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to hospital Her family turned off her life support on Friday Alyssa's mourning family said they forgive the driver, who escaped with minor injuries and only got her license two weeks before the horror crash, Courier Mail reported but that poor girl will have to live with this for the rest of her life,' her uncle Paul Clark said 'Kellie (her mother) isn't doing real well Alyssa's mother Kellie Postle posted a heartfelt tribute to her daughter 'On the 14th of August our beautiful Alyssa was lifted away to heaven,' Ms Postle's post reads 'She was a passenger in a serious car accident and suffered major head injury the crash triggered a fault that prevented blood and nutrients from entering her brain there was nothing that could be done and she was pronounced brain dead 'The painful decision to remove the life support was done today and now she has officially passed on and may no longer be here with us but she will always be with us spiritually and in our hearts loving and strong young woman who had so much to live for and was taken far too soon.' A Facebook fundraiser has been launched to raise money for the family after the teenager's death, with more than $62,000 raised.  Alyssa was completing her final year of school at the Christian Genesis School before her young life was cut short. Staff and students were notified of the tragic news in a letter sent out by the principal on Friday afternoon. The tight-knit Christian community came together to share their blessings and send messages of condolence to the family. Tributes have been flowing in across social media for the 'beautiful person and amazing friend' while flowers adorn the crash site in a tragic memorial.  'All our love to you and the family. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Alyssa may you spread your wings angel,' one friend said. 'Alyssa was a beautiful girl inside and out. Sending all of our love to the Postle family and to the other family also affected by this tragedy,' another friend wrote. Others described the situation as 'unimaginable' and 'tragic', struggling to find the words to express their grief over the tragic loss. 'Devastating and heartbreaking, our thoughts and prayers are with the family, & those involved,' wrote another friend. The year 12 student was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital in a critical condition after the smash.   A witness who was on the scene at the horror single car smash said it was a 'horrible accident.'  Family of 17-year-old girl killed in horror car crash forgive driverCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} This is probably not the page you’re looking for Police have charged a 41-year-old woman with murder domestic violence and contravening a domestic violence order following an incident in Bray Park overnight The Bray Park woman will appear before the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court tomorrow (September 7) Police are investigating the death of a 50-year-old man following an incident in Bray Park overnight Around 11.35pm yesterday (September 5) police responded to a disturbance between a man and a woman on Gloucester Crescent Upon arrival police located a 50-year-old man in a neighbouring street who had sustained a stab wound the man died at the scene from his injuries DEVOTED Catholic teacher Greg Mennis believes a little can go a long way when children spend time with Jesus Christ in adoration The Year 3 educator at Holy Spirit Primary School has used the school’s daily prayer time to engage with the parish’s Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mr Mennis has done so in response to a sense of modern-day children “not having enough time to sit and think about God” Over the four years Mr Mennis has been taking his class to the church “about one hundred metres away” from the classroom “I’ve seen students build more respect for the Church and an understanding of Jesus,” he said “(And) their respect and reverence for the Church deepens The school’s assistant to the principal for religious education Kim Barrett-Coade said the devotion was bearing fruits “Adoration is seen as one of the many ways children can pray building faith and respect to Our Lord,” she said is developing the children’s understanding and reverence of the Blessed Sacrament lives the connection with God in his daily interactions instilling the need and benefit of prayer to his students in their faith journey.” Mrs Barrett-Coade said the school had regular opportunities for prayerfulness a class leads the school in the school prayer either of the previous Sunday or relative to their learning,” she said “(And) we have a year-level Mass or liturgy each week with the parish.” Mr Mennis said Bray Park associate pastor Spiritan Father Gaspar Mushi and parishioners had commented on the students’ reverence before Jesus Christ in adoration Fr Mushi noticed that students’ “reverence at year-level Masses in grades above Year 3” had increased A parishioner also said she had noticed among the students the fruits of time spent in adoration who was doing adoration at 2pm on a Wednesday said she saw the class and I arrive,” Mr Mennis said but she was pleasantly surprised at their respectfulness.” Before he begins taking his class to adoration each new school year He said he took students “for a walk around the church” and allowed them to “ask any questions” The father of four boys said the time in adoration while challenging for some in the beginning due to the discipline of sitting still had opened the door to deeper conversations about God students don’t need a reminder,” Mr Mennis said While conscious of students from faith traditions other than Catholicism in his class Mr Mennis said he had not encountered “any negative feedback” from parents or other caregivers “I’ve never had any parents say they didn’t want their child to go,” he said “I’ve never had any students say they don’t want to go.” Mrs Barrett-Coade said the school’s outlook about faith expression aligned with parish and family and described their co-operation as a “partnership” “We are one in partnership with the Church and families faith and reverence of our students in relation to God,” she said Mr Mennis encouraged other teachers to consider adoration attendance with their class where possible and practical as such a vital use of prayer time within the Catholic school day The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader Also in Bray, The Hinds Head is seeking to extend its opening hours and open a couple of hours earlier in the morning. Oakley Court Hotel received a decision for some proposed refurbs This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best Using this website means you are Ok with this You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about them - by following this link<\/a> motors and property from the Maidenhead Advertiser The caravan park was proposed for land east of Forest Farm Here are the latest and most significant planning and licensing applications in Windsor and Maidenhead Find out more by entering their referencing numbers into RBWM's online planning portal Refused: The council has opted to refuse a change of use of land in Oakley Green to a traveller caravan site The plan was on greenbelt land east of Forest Farm and adjacent to Oakley Green Road Proposals included two mobile homes and two touring caravans A utility dayroom refers to a small building that provides essential facilities for people living on a caravan site Nineteen objection letters were received in response to the plans Fifield & District Community Association) Their concerns were largely around flooding for most of the year 'a large part of this site is underwater,' they said there is no water nor electricity to this site a brief occupation by touring caravans resulted in generators being used night and day which caused severe noise nuisance to the neighbouring properties,” OGAFCA said Bray Parish Council was also in favour of refusing this scheme RBWM refused the application partly for greenbelt reasons They also felt there wasn't enough proof the development wouldn't negatively impact the free flow of traffic in the surrounding area They also echoed concerns over ecological damage and permanent loss of woodland and concerns that the risk of flooding would not be adequately mitigated Approved: RBWM has given listed building consent for some refurbishment works to the historic Oakley Court Hotel in Water Oakley Listed building consent is needed for whenever works are proposed on a site with a listed building or elements - in this case The hotel plans to refurbish the existing bedrooms and shared spaces.  Materials used will match the style of the building These changes will improve the building’s internal appearance they will be kept and the council will be informed Pending: The Hinds Head Hotel in Bray is seeking to extend its opening hours and open a couple of hours earlier in the morning Proposed new opening hours will be from 8am to 12.30am No other changes are being requested as part of this application Put the reference number into this website to view full details and make comments on the application The last day for representations is Thursday Pending: RBWM is considering a bid to change the use of a shop into a takeaway The plan is to turn Power Domestic Appliances at 20 Dedworth Road in Windsor into a new hot food takeaway The application site is currently used as an office on ground and residential flat on first floor It is surrounded by residential properties rather than being part of a parade or commercial area There is no parking here and none is proposed Commencing: Building work has started at Legoland for a re-fit and internal modifications to the rotunda the resort is also awaiting a decision on approval of a replacement of the existing entrance portal (25/00647/FULL) Planning Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire. Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout, the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said. Network Rail is performing ‘vital upgrades’ on the Reading to London Paddington mainline as well as track replacement works in the Bourne End area. A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack. © Copyright 2024 Baylis Community Media CIC All right reserved This morning on Brisbane’s Triple M Breakfast with Marto Breakfast host and former rugby player Greg ‘Marto’ Martin put his neck on the line to help out young tradie Reggie Matthews from Bray Park Marto called on his mate and former Triple M team member Peter Timbs at Total Tools who in turn challenged Marto to write an ad as a sweetener for his $2000 donation of tools to replace the ones Reggie lost in the flood Marto said “I understood this guy’s pain otherwise he can’t make any money.” If people come around … help the locals clean things out There’s all mud through everywhere.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs Mark your calendars for December 13th-15th and join the fun at the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival at G.T This three-day event promises a weekend packed with delicious food it’s an experience that captures the spirit of the Suncoast in every bite and beat Indulge in a culinary journey at the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival featuring the freshest seafood from local vendors prepared on-site to ensure every dish is full of flavor From savory seafood entrees and vegetarian options to tasty side dishes and decadent desserts Pair your meal with a refreshing drink—choose from a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to complete your dining experience explore the festival’s vibrant marketplace showcasing arts perfect for holiday shopping or finding a unique keepsake Make plans to gather your family and friends at G.T but feel free to bring your own chairs for added comfort Please note that only service dogs are allowed in accordance with the County Ordinance Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of seafood Paragon Festivals, the host of the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival™ is one of Suncoast’s premier event hosts with years of experience Paragon’s team brings amazing art and music festivals to the general public up and down the Suncoast In addition to wonderful Music Festivals, they use this extensive experience and partnerships to provide a stage for musicians and artists to share their passion with larger audiences. Check out the Paragon Festivals website HERE for more details on additional festivals arriving on the Suncoast in the coming months Feature Photo Courtesy of Paragon Festivals Florida's Gulf Coast source for local area business news © 2025 Suncoast Post | Web Design by Sande Caplin & Associates | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Accessibility (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)For the second time in two years Madeleine Higgs and her family have lost everything All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue"It's heartbreaking Ms Higgs and her husband retired a month ago and were looking forward to heading away on a cruise But their plans have been dashed in the latest weather disaster to hit Queensland Ms Higgs checked the driveway of her Bray Park home north of Brisbane as she couldn't sleep with heavy rainfall lashing the roof Water was lapping nearly a metre high in her high-set home's garden 45 minutes later "We walked out onto the driveway as the lights were out and the water was already armpit level high," Ms Higgs said The granny flat the pair had been building underneath the home to enjoy their retirement in was inundated with water - everything was destroyed Kyle Blair said his wife woke with a fright to discover the first floor of their home had been inundated by floodwaters "I was at work but the missus woke up at 3am and found stuff floating in water beside her," Mr Blair said "She rolled out of bed straight into water When she woke up it was waist-deep water all through the bottom level of the house." Ms Higgs said water levels almost doubled the 2022 floods which devastated the Moreton Bay region "It would have been horrific to wake up and see that inside your house," Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said He said the Bray Park floods were a "one-in-200-year event" after more than 200mm of rain fell in just a few hours The region was one of the worst hit when heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed southeast Queensland on Tuesday Ms Higgs said they had not received any flooding alerts before disaster struck "I'm angry that there was no warning that flow might happen because we could have saved some of the special stuff," she said "I had a lot of my mum's stuff and she's passed away." The clean up has now begun for Ms Higgs and her devastated neighbours with nearly 400 Bray Park homes believed to be impacted "We might be able to salvage a bit but not much as everything is just coated in mud," she said Mr Blair said they had ripped everything out on their ground floor "The wife is just going through some old photos she found floating around Disaster hardship payments are now available for flood affected Bray Park residents with more suburbs expected to be added after further damage assessments Today's top stories curated by our news team Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Your exclusive preview of David Pope's latest cartoon Join our weekly poll for Canberra Times readers We've selected the best reading for your weekend Get the latest property and development news here tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Banora Point and Bray Park will be the locations for the Tweed’s first fenced off-leash dog parks Residents are being asked for their feedback on designs for the Tweed’s first fenced off-leash dog parks Council is partnering with the local community to help finalise the concept designs for the dog parks which will be located at John Baker Reserve on Darlington Drive Banora Point and Bray Park Reserve in Bray Park The projects are funded by a $250,000 federal government grant from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 2 The draft concept plan for John Baker Reserve includes 2 separated play areas for large and small dogs with perimeter fencing double gate entrances and holding areas. There will also be a range of dog agility equipment such as tunnels bridges and balance beams – with other features including drinking fountains with dog bowls seating and shelter and tree planting for shade Amaroo Park in Banora Point will be upgraded to a family-friendly district park and playground and will cease to have an unfenced off-leash dog facility Community engagement for the new district park will begin in 2022 the new fenced off-leash dog park will be located in Bray Park Reserve at the corner of Tree Street and Kyogle Road The draft concept plan for this park includes one fenced dog play area Residents can visit www.yoursaytweed.com.au/dogparks to give their feedback by Sunday 22 August 2021 Manager Parks and Active Communities Stewart Brawley said the fenced off-leash dog parks will be functional safe and enjoyable for dogs and their owners “Off-leash dog areas provide opportunities for dog owners to learn more about responsible pet ownership socialise with their dogs and are a great place for owners to meet other people with common interests,” he said “Fenced dog parks also provide a location where you can let your dog off leash without the risk of your dog running off or chasing the Tweed’s threatened and endangered wildlife “The projects were identified by the community as a key priority in Council’s adopted Open Space Strategy 2019–29 and we’ve used the feedback from this consultation to create these exciting draft concept plans We also consulted 6 other councils to gain insights into site selection and layout “We’ve listened to the community and now we’re checking back with residents to make sure they’re happy with the dog park designs So please have your say by completing the survey.” both off-leash dog parks are expected to be completed by the end of the year There are a number of other off-leash dog areas in the Tweed which can be found by visiting www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/WalkMyDog Photo 1: Banora Point and Bray Park will be the locations for the Tweed’s first fenced off-leash dog parks. educate and engage with the Tweed community so that we make decisions in their best interests Aboriginal Acknowledgement Council manages a range of projects from major capital works and infrastructure projects to routine maintenance and community programs View some of the larger construction projects below For information on smaller upgrades of roads and water and sewerage assets that may cause short traffic delays, head to roadworks and closures To have your say and contribute to decision making in the Tweed, visit Your Say Tweed Council has begun to design the 4 laning of Tweed Coast Road, from Morton Street at Chinderah to Grand Parade at Casuarina, to cater for forecast future population growth. The need for this road to be upgraded was identified in the 2017 Tweed Road Development Strategy and the timing of that future upgrade is ‘dependent on land releases’ it is estimated there will be an additional 187,000 trips a day on the Tweed road network There are 3 major residential developments approved for the area as well as the new $582 million Tweed Valley Hospital being constructed on Cudgen Road at Kingscliff The 4 laning of this 6.1 kilometres of road is estimated to cost $55 million (roadworks only) and will be undertaken in 6 sections Timing of the majority of the works could be 5 to 10 years away as it is dependent on the progress of land releases.  For more information, visit Your Say Tweed Council is working towards raising the wall of its Clarrie Hall Dam by 8.5 metres trebling the dam’s capacity to 42,300 megalitres and securing an adequate water supply for the shire to approximately 2046 For more information, visit Your Say Tweed, where you can also view the project’s Environmental Impact Statement Council designed and constructed a 24-kilometre rail trail (shared-user path) along the route of the disused Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek rail corridor The project was funded jointly by the State and Federal governments It is envisaged the Tweed Valley Rail Trail will be the first stage of a longer 134-kilometre trail from Murwillumbah to Casino Construction of the Tweed section of the proposed Northern Rivers Rail Trail is was completed in early 2023 For more information, visit Your Say Tweed The Tweed District Water Supply is at risk of saltwater contamination due to an increased frequency and intensity of high tides overtopping the weir wall The risk is heightened during times of low flow in the Tweed River which are insufficient to hold back an upcoming tide The risk is becoming more intense due to an increasing frequency of sea level anomalies where actual tide heights exceed predicted tide heights Council resolved to progress with the concept design of a hinged barrier across Bray Park Weir to protect the Tweed District Water Supply from the risk of tidal inundation cost estimates will be updated and this will be provided to Council to gain approval to proceed For more information, visit Your Say Tweed Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.