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Events to mark Australia Day across Region
Australia Day is fast approaching, and residents looking to mark the day can look forward to a range of events across the Region.
Rockhampton Region Acting Mayor Neil Fisher said these events will provide a great opportunity for people to celebrate and reflect on what it means to be Australian.
“This Australia Day, Council is once again proud to support a number of great celebrations in our community,” said Acting Mayor Fisher.
“On Tuesday 26 January from 10am – 12.30pm the kids can enjoy a free sausage sizzle, ice-cream and amusement rides at Kershaw Gardens.
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WARWICK’S favourite foodie haven is officially locked in for 2021 Australia Day celebrations, promising to kick the year’s festivities off with a bang.
Southern Downs Regional Council this morning announced Great Australian Bites will again bring its huge range of food stalls and live entertainment to Warwick on January 23.
An SDRC spokeswoman said the free, Covid-safe event will aim to showcase the Southern Downs’ own produce, musical talent, and community spirit on the day.
“The best street-food vendors from across the region will be serving up a smorgasbord of tasty sensations. There will be something for even the most selective tastebuds,” the spokeswoman said.
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Even though 79% of Australians say they know what to do in the event of a snake bite, a new survey has shown that only 42% of people could actually identify the correct first aid procedure.
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Alarmingly, nearly 10% of people thought that you should suck the venom from a snake bite. And only a third of people knew what to do in the case of a funnel web spider bite. In an emergency we have a good ambulance system, so call 000 to seek urgent medical advice, says Associate Professor Julian White.