The International Fund for Animal Welfare would like to offer treatment to the flood affected animals of the region.
We spoke with Tania Duratovic from International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Baby koala Cassey. She is 415g. She was found on the side of the road and is still in care.
Advice, treament and support, will be FREE for animals with flood related injuries while the International Fund for Animal Welfare Vet is in the region.
Bob, a baby galah found with a damaged wing - released.
An eastern grey kangaroo - Max was found (just under 1kg) in deceased mum's pouch. Still in care-to be released in 2 months.
If you find animals, both domestic and wildlife, that have been impacted by the floods, please call Wildlifes Welfare Carers for more information on 0417 070 337.
Jack, a carpet python found on a building site with an injury to his jaw. He has been released.
Wildlife’s WelfareCarersInc. is a 24hr/7day a week volunteer organisation. We rescue all Australian Native animals, such as Bettong, Koala, Magpies, Kookaburras, Echidna, Possum, Kangaroo, Birds of Prey, Flying Fox. Wildlife’s WelfareCarers cover the Darling Downs and Surrounding areas.
If you find an injuried animal please keep them warm, dark, and quiet and contact Sonya immediately on 0417 070 337. Please don’t feed or water the animal. If there is a joey in the pouch please don’t pull them out until you have spoken to a carer.
Once the animals are rescued they are assessed by a vet and are placed with licenced carers. This role is a hard but rewarding one. As there is no funding from the goverment we rely on the kindness of the community through raffles or sauage sizzles. We thank all who donate and help us in this way.
Would you like to sponsor an animal in care? For more information please call Sonya on 0417 070 337 or email sswhales@hotmail.com Would you like to make a donation?
Please call for a list of what you can help us with . Money or items to be raffled are always of assistance.Post: 12 Hamlyn RD Oakey QLD 4401
Phone 4691 2675, 0417 070 337 or email: wildlifeswelfarecarersinc@yahoo.com.au
In this trying time, many people are confused about how to recover their property, particularly vehicles.
To assist with the identification, location and return of vehicles involved in the 2011 floods in the South East Qld area, the following advice is issued to assist the public in the return of their vehicle. People suffering loss of the vehicle are encouraged to contact Policelink on 131444.
It is important that any insurance details are included and all possible vehicle descriptions provided. Advice as to whether anyone/business authorised to remove the vehicle should also be provided.
Tony Rehn, Crime Prevention Officer, Southern Region
Queensland Police Service
Ph 0746316755 Â Fax 0746153200
P.O. Box 1333, Toowoomba Qld 4350
QPS website: www.police.qld.gov.au 131444 Police link – the new number to report non urgent incidents
Crimestoppers 1800 333 000
Website: www.crimestoppers.com.au
Victims Assist Scheme 1300 546 587 1300linkup
Highfields Pioneer Village on Australia Day (Wednesday, 26th January) will have a variety of entertainment and displays, sure to interest all ages.
Trevor Dodds
Highfields entertainer Trevor Dodds will be performing a selection of Australian band music including Cold Chisel and Men at Work as well as songs by Lee Kernaghan, Paul Kelly, Peter Allen and John Williamson. Trevor has been singing and playing both acoustic and electric guitar since he was 13 years old. Originally from Gayndah, Trevor is an ex-policeman who enjoys performing Australiana & Australian rock songs. He was a Sergeant in Longreach where he was also became involved with tourism. He has performed in Brisbane, Longreach, Birdsville, Mooloolaba, Millmerran & Gladstone. Trevor’s corporate work includes Qld Cotton, Highfields Christmas Block Party and the David Hack Classic Meet.
‘It was a privilege to be asked to put a different stamp on Australia Day at Highfields with the music of Australian bands,†says Trevor.
Egor the naked neck chicken is one of many new additions to the animal nursery this year. The breed was introduced to the village in April last year when Judy Barnett of Clintonvale donated a rooster to the Highfields Pioneer Village. Judy will be displaying a number of rare breeds at the village on Australia Day.
The chickens produced from the mating to the chooks at the village have all had the naked neck feature,†says the village’s Jody Ashford. The breed is especially good in hot climates.â€
Jody & Egor
Naked neck chickens are naturally devoid of feathers on their neck and vent. It is also called Transylvanian Naked Neck, as well as the Turken. Originally from Central Europe, it originated in Hungary and was largely developed in Germany. The name Turken†arose from the mistaken idea that the bird was a hybrid of a chicken and the domestic turkey. The trait for a naked neck is a dominant one controlled by one gene and is fairly easy to introduce into other breeds.
Bobby Flynn singer/songwriter who we came to know and love on Australian Idol, will be the official Woolworths Australia Day Ambassador to speak at the official Highfields Australia Day ceremony to start at 2pm, and will be available at 3pm to take questions from the public.
The Australia Day Celebrations at Highfields are being held at the Highfields Pioneer Village, 73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields. Other activities during the day include Milking the Cow at 9:30am, Beekeeping, Blacksmithing, Working Draught Horses and lots of food including Billy Tea and Damper.
For more information please contact Jody Ashford on: (07) 4696 6309.
We had a person at the Gatton Sports Centre donation point give us a specific list of items there is currently an urgent need. They have asked us to pass this list on to our friends in the local media.
The list, in order of priority, is as follows:
1. Toilet Brushes
2. 9 volt batteries (VERY URGENT!)
3. Mops (they URGENTLY need these!)
4. Gumboots
5. Gloves
6. Buckets
7. Scrubbing brushes
8. Bleach
9. Disinfectant
10. Disposable face masks
11. Any batteries
12. Garden rakes etc.
13. Hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, handsaws, etc.)
They have been absolutely inundated with clothing and toiletries, so no more of these items for the time being please.
Items should be dropped off at the Old Pavilion, Gatton Sports Centre, 136 Spencer Street, Gatton.
Since the catastrophic events of Monday 10 January 2011 Our Region and Toowoomba Regional Radio has received tens of queries from across the world from BBC World News, Sky News, media from Toowoomba’s sister city in New Zealand Wanganui and Florida USA. Due to the worldwide interest web traffic has increased significantly and pushed site hits to over 1/2 million. This is amazing!
Thank you for our regular readers for dropping by and seeing what’s new and to our many first time visitors this year.
Peak of hits after the January 10 flash flooding event in Toowoomba and the
January 2010 – January 2011
Successful requests: 541,214
Average successful requests per day: 1,388
Data transferred: 13.29 gigabytes *For a media light site this is substantial.
CAR/DOG WASH FUND RAISING EVENT FOR THE PREMIER’S DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL
At the WASH DEPOT on Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th January 2011
We’ve all been affected by the floods that shook our town and changed our lives. Why not clean your car and/or pooch AND help us rebuild Queensland at the same time. So come along and get clean for Queensland!!!
The WASH DEPOT, located on the corner of Tor Street and Hursley Road, Newtown (near the Toowoomba Racecourse) will kindly donate their total sales (excl. GST) between 12.00AM Wednesday 26th (Australia Day) and midnight Thursday 27th January 2011 to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.
The Wash Depot is open 24/7, but stunning local ladies in their bikinis and Wash Depot staff will be available to assist from 7.30AM until 5.00PM on both Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th.
Facilities include automatic and self-serve car washing, DIY car care (vacuuming and fragrances), dog washing and coffee. So get your cars and pooches clean folks and make the time before or after celebrating Australia Day to contribute to an authentic and needy cause.
Submitted by Nova
www.washdepot.com.au Toowoomba’s only 5 Star Rated Water Saver Car Wash
Music by Barry David Butler – Lyrics by Roger Antony Carter
Performed by Barry D. Butler
Barry D Butler
Barry David Butler hails from Sebring, Florida, USA. He tells us he has been singing and writing songs for many years. Barry tells us “From the moment I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show many moons ago, I was off and running. I was always musical and able to make up melodies. I’ve always written the music and sang my own songs. As a matter of fact, I have never heard another person sing one of my songs and I’ve written over 500. I played in bands in the 1970’s and 1980’s and that was my major source of income.” In the past ten years, Barry has teamed up with lyricist Roger Antony Carter who resides in the United Kingdom. Roger wrote the words to ‘Save Blake” and is continuing to collaborate with Barry on an increasing total of songs.
A dedicated WEBSITEÂ has been set up for all lost and found animals during the flood crisis which can be accessed by going to www.qldfloodanimals.weebly.com
So far we have 180 animals listed that have been directly affected by the Queensland Floods and the website has been accessed by over 3000 people in the last few days. It is the best chance for those trying to reunite with their animals.
We have had over 40 reuinions and are working closely with the RSPCA, The Qld Horse Council (who have us prominently on their front page) and are the govt sanctioned body for all horse issues – and Brisbane, Lockyer Valley/Ipswich and Rockhampton Councils who are all working closely with us.
The Website has up to date news on all flood issues related to animals and is linked to all relevant organisations, animal shelters, welfare groups etc.
We are continuing to write up lost and found posts from dozens of Facebook pages if people have not posted with us directly and have developed YOUTUBE videos (going to air this week) for all Lost and Founds on the website and have distributed 500+ flyers of the lost and found postings around the Brisbane/Ipswich Area.
