Early estimates, which are expected to rise, suggested that the OPS would have to pay at least $180,000 in overtime pay to its officers due to the storm.
Kristy Quirk of the Surf Dancer Academy with one of the Tewantin State School students. There was so much good vibes, the magic had appeared - they absolutely loved it, Ms Quirk said. It appeared at the start of their first Dingira Warrai, or sea dance in Kabi Kabi language. The event was staged with the support of Youturn Youth Support and Kabi Kabi Dancers to help build skills to help them not only survive but thrive during their life challenges ahead. Lyndon Davis imparts a wealth of Indigenous knowledge. All the parents, all the teachers, all the children and all the surf coaches were on such a high, because it was just so special with Lyndon, the learning and being under the rainbow, Ms Quirk said.