NEWSPORT NEWSFEED: Extended patrol hours and nets for stinger season

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Lifeguard Heike Kelly on patrol at Four Mile Beach. Picture: Bryan Littlely

As the high-risk stinger season approaches, Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) has once again installed stinger nets at Four Mile Beach, aiming to protect swimmers from potentially dangerous marine stingers, such as box jellyfish and irukandji.

In addition to the nets, the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club has extended its patrolling hours for the summer season to provide enhanced safety and ensure everyone can enjoy the beach safely throughout the high-risk period.

Daily beach patrols at Four Mile Beach are now commencing from 8.00am to 5.00pm. 

Beachgoers are encouraged to swim within the netted areas and follow lifeguard guidance to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at the beach.

National Rural Health Month

A time to celebrate and a time for action! November is National Rural Health Month and it’s time to spotlight rural communities and health care.

Throughout November, the National Rural Health Alliance is excited to share rural healthcare stories and highlight the success stories of rural healthcare champions. We will also draw attention to the myriad of issues faced by rural, regional and remote communities in Australia when trying to access health care.  

“We all know that Australia’s rural, regional and remote communities experience poorer health outcomes compared to their urban counterparts,” said the Alliance Chief Executive Susi Tegen.

“National Rural Health Month highlights health sector stakeholders who are working towards tangible and sustainable healthcare solutions for rural Australians.”

Keep your eye on the Alliance’s social media accounts and the hashtag #NationalRuralHealthMonth and #NRHM24 throughout November for day-to-day stories of rural Australians and their healthcare journeys.

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Funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has helped the school add a defibrillator, seating, marquees, games, and a water bubbler to better serve the community.

Over the last three years, Wonga School has become a central gathering point, fostering a strong community spirit by hosting a variety of programs, events, and resources that cater to children from infancy through Year 6, alongside the wider community. FULL STORY

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