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Heatwatch Queensland: Extreme Heat in the Sunshine State
HeatWatch Queensland Extreme heat in the Sunshine State Increasing extreme heat will have profound impacts on people, industries and ecosystems in Queensland. Discussion paper Mark Ogge Bill Browne Travis Hughes June 2019 ABOUT THE AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank based in Canberra. It is funded by donations from philanthropic trusts and individuals and commissioned research. We barrack for ideas, not political parties or candidates. Since its launch in 1994, the Institute has carried out highly influential research on a broad range of economic, social and environmental issues. OUR PHILOSOPHY As we begin the 21st century, new dilemmas confront our society and our planet. Unprecedented levels of consumption co-exist with extreme poverty. Through new technology we are more connected than we have ever been, yet civic engagement is declining. Environmental neglect continues despite heightened ecological awareness. A better balance is urgently needed. The Australia Institute’s directors, staff and supporters represent a broad range of views and priorities. What unites us is a belief that through a combination of research and creativity we can promote new solutions and ways of thinking. OUR PURPOSE – ‘RESEARCH THAT MATTERS’ The Institute publishes research that contributes to a more just, sustainable and peaceful society. Our goal is to gather, interpret and communicate evidence in order to both diagnose the problems we face and propose new solutions to tackle them. The Institute is wholly independent and not affiliated with any other organisation. Donations to its Research Fund are tax deductible for the donor. Anyone wishing to donate can do so via the website at https://www.tai.org.au or by calling the Institute on 02 6130 0530. -
At 10-Year Get-Together Berro Recalls His Goals
BRONCOS OLD BOYS LUNCHEON 2016 At 10-year get-together Berro recalls his goals 1 ALTHOUGH ONLY SEVEN members of the 2006 NRL grand final winning team 2 could attend, the annual Broncos Old Boys luncheon to celebrate the milestone was widely acclaimed as one of the best. Almost 300 former players (BOBs) and members of the wider Broncos family attended the luncheon at the Broncos Leagues Club during the June bye weekend. And Justin Hodges, David Stagg, Shane Perry, Shaun Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, Ben Hannant and Casey McGuire were the 3 premiership winners from a decade ago who were able share to the unforgettable 4 moment with their fellow guests. But for Berrigan, who joined the club from school and made 186 NRL appearances for the club, winning on grand final day had been a long-held aspiration. “As a kid still in school, I recall sitting in Cyril Connell’s office upstairs here and writing down my goals,” he revealed to an attentive audience. “One was to win a grand final and the other was to win the Clive Churchill Medal as best on ground. Luckily that day I was able to do both.” Berrigan, who was also a member of the 5 2000 premiership team, was joined on stage by teammates Petero Civoniceva, Justin Hodges and Ben Hannant and interviewed by MC Ben Ikin, also a Broncos premiership winner form 2000. Another dual premiership winner, Lote Tuqiri, was another special guest interviewed. 6 A number of guests travelled long distance to attend the function, but none 1. -
Mad Butcher Club at MT SMART STADIUM, HOME of the MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS 8Th October 2015 Newsletter #93 No Advertisements Are Paid for in This Newsletter
Sir Peter Leitch’s Mad Butcher Club AT MT SMART STADIUM, HOME OF THE MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS 8th October 2015 Newsletter #93 No advertisements are paid for in this newsletter. What A week FLEW OUT with Air NZ in time to go the Dally M Awards – where the best of the INRL season is celebrated. It should have been renamed the Jonathan Thurston Show, and you can underline how good he really is after that final. I owe a special vote of thanks to Vodafone Warriors CEO Jim Doyle and NRL boss Dave Smith, for organis- ing the treatment I received. It was terrific to catch up with all the Kiwis in the NRL, and men like Cameron Smith and Billy Slater from the Storm. Well Done THe Menzies Hotel Not surprisingly, I had a huge amount of work to do ahead of the 2005 Kiwis Reunion and fair play to the Menzies Hotel. They could not do enough for me. I totally recommend the place, the staff were awesome, nothing was too much trouble- and I am the first to admit I can be a bit demanding – but they totally got how important it was to me, and were right into having the Kiwis as guests. Grand Final Lunch Date I had the superb Carbine Club Grand Final lunch on Thursday, another chance to meet some of the good people I’ve been lucky enough to know through league. I was especially pleased to be there for two men I greatly admire, and who have both been huge servants of the Vodafone Warriors. -
Resilient Queensland in Action Queenslanders Working Together to Ensure Disaster Resilience Is Embedded in Our Decisions and Actions
Resilient Queensland in Action Queenslanders working together to ensure disaster resilience is embedded in our decisions and actions Progress update February 2020 1 Resilient Queensland in Action Document details Interpreter Security classification Public Date of review of security classification February 2020 Authority Queensland Reconstruction Authority Document status Final The Queensland Government is committed to providing accessible services to Queenslanders Version 1.0 from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have difficulty in understanding QRA Reference QRA1636 this report, you can access the Translating and Interpreting Services via www.qld.gov.au/languages or by phoning 13 14 50. Copyright Disclaimer This publication is protected by the Copyright Act 1968. While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts © The State of Queensland (Queensland Reconstruction Authority), February 2020. no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained within. Licence To the best of our knowledge, the content was correct at the time of publishing. Copies Copies of this publication are available on our website at www.qra.qld.gov.au/resilient-queensland Further copies are available upon request to: This work is licensed by State of Queensland (Queensland Reconstruction Authority) under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International licence. Queensland Reconstruction Authority PO Box 15428 To view a copy of this licence, visit www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ City East QLD 4002 In essence, you are free to copy, communicate and adapt this publication, as long as you Phone (07) 3008 7200 attribute the work to the State of Queensland (Queensland Reconstruction Authority). -
88 Fires: Yellowstone and Beyond Conference Proceedings
THE ’88 FIRES: YELLOWSTONE AND BEYOND, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS The ’88 Fires: Yellowstone and Beyond Conference Proceedings Edited by Ronald E. Masters, Krista E.M. Galley, and Don G. Despain Misc. No. 16 Misc. No. 2009 Tall Timbers Research Station, Miscellaneous Publication No. 16 The ’88 Fires: Yellowstone and Beyond Conference gratefully acknowledges the support of the following agencies and organizations that have contributed to this event: PRESENTED BY National Park Service 9th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem SPONSORS PARTNERS Th e ’88 Fires: Yellowstone and Beyond Conference Proceedings Edited by Ronald E. Masters, Krista E.M. Galley, and Don G. Despain Meeting held 22–27 September 2008 Jackson Hole, Wyoming Presented by Th e International Association of Wildland Fire and Th e National Park Service 9th Biennial Scientifi c Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with the support of a consortium of partners Sponsors AMK Ranch/University of Wyoming National Park Service Research Center Big Sky Institute, Montana State University | Canon U.S.A. | Grand Teton Association Haub School & Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources | Joint Fire Science Program National Park Service, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks | University of Wyoming, NPS Research Center University of Wyoming, Offi ce of Research | Wildland Firefi ghter Foundation Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center | Yellowstone Association | Yellowstone Park Foundation Partners Th e Association for Fire Ecology | Humboldt State University Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation | Tall Timbers Research Station Th e Nature Conservancy | University of Idaho | University of Alberta Th e University of Montana, Continuing Education, Community & Professional Services USDA Forest Service | U.S. -
American Civil War Round Table Queensland March/A
American Civil War Round Table Queensland Nov/Dec Issue 2010 Newsletter of the American Civil War Round Table Queensland Inc. E d i t o r : Robert E Taylor QSM f wwf n . E m a i l : bob- [email protected] any traditional American Christmas customs that we take so much for granted world-wide today, spring from the early 19th century. Ironically the spirit of joy and goodwill to man came to maturity during The War Between the States, when violence, chaos, and staggering personal loss seemed likely to drown out choruses of "Peace on Earth." A rtists of the period, such as Winslow Homer, whose painting is seen here entitled “Home Sweet Home” (courtesy The National Gallery of Art, Washington) captures the very essence of Christmas in camp and brought it to the troops. The tent was a common home at Christmas for many but at such times became a sweet place to be, rather than on the all too bitter and gory battlefield. Winslow Homer Home Sweet Home H omer’s career as an illustrator for Harper‟s Weekly and other publications lasted nearly 20 years. In 1859 he opened a studio in New York City. W ithin a year of self-training he was producing such excellent oil works that his mother, herself an accomplished water painter, wanted to send Homer to Europe to study but instead, Harper‟s Weekly sent him to the front lines of the American Civil War. Mother was not pleased. Homer‟s Prisoners from the Front W inslow Homer used his numerous sketches as subjects for later paintings and one of the most successful of his works was „Prisoners from the Front,‟ painted in 1866. -
Annual Report 1 the Organisation
annual 2012 report Presented to Members of the Sports Federation of Queensland Inc. trading as QSport at the Annual General Meeting 21 March 2013 Sports Federation of Queensland Inc. Sports House Cnr Castlemaine & Caxton Streets MILTON QLD 4064 Telephone 07 3369 8955 Facsimile 07 3369 8977 email [email protected] www.qsport.org.au 22012012 Table of Contents 02 The Organisation 03 Governance and Management 04 Membership 06 Chair’s Report 08 CEO’s Report 10 Sponsorship 11 Board 12 Member Services 14 Representation and Policy 15 Promotion 27 Treasurer’s Report 28 Financial Statements 37 Auditor’s Report 39 Notice of Annual General Meeting 2012 Annual Report 1 The Organisation The Sports Federation of Queensland, trading • assisting in the coordination of broad, long as QSport, is the representative body for term planning for sport in the State organised, affi liated sport in Queensland and by dint of its extensive membership of mainly • assisting in the coordination of optimum State sporting organisations representative of use of sports facilities and other sporting their sporting activity throughout Queensland, resources in the State is accepted by government as the industry peak body for sport in the State. • seeking and identifying direct or indirect funding sources which could be made Established formally in 1992, the Federation is available for the development of sport in the incorporated as an independent industry based State, aiming to ensure that these funds are collective. put to their most effective use Its mission is to enhance -
Requirements and Verification Methods of Tunnel Safety and Design
Requirements and verification methods of tunnel safety and design Jonatan Hugosson, Haukur Ingason, Anders Lönnermark and Håkan Frantzich Institute of Sweden SP Technical Research Research SP Technical Fire Technology SP Report 2012:26 Requirements and verification methods of tunnel safety and design Jonatan Hugosson, Haukur Ingason, Anders Lönnermark and Håkan Frantzich Abstract The report explores the foundations for a sound approach to performance-based fire safety design in tunnels. The main reason for conducting this study is that Swedish stakeholders have different opinion about what constitutes tunnel fire safety. Two main issues are discussed here, namely specification and verification of fire safety. Literature was reviewed and some international tunnel safety experts were interviewed. Tunnel fire safety can be specified through a combination of the: aim of fire safety, objectives and functional requirements, a set of scenarios to handle, and prescriptive requirements. Tunnel fire safety can be verified through several existing tools. Examples of these tools are scenario analysis, quantitative risk analysis, engineering tools to structure and systemize the process, and through using safety oriented procedures. It is important to consider safety in all stages of a tunnel: planning, design, construction and operation. To achieve this, effort needs to be invested in the process to clearly structure it and access it more easily. Relevant stakeholders need to be included wherever they are present and decisions continuously need to -
Australasian Firefighter Exchange Fellowship
AUSTRALASIAN FIREFIGHTER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL INFORMATION PACKAGE FOR FIREFIGHTERS CONTENTS Page Introduction .................................................... 3 Agency and Demographic Information - Victoria ....................................................... 4 - New South Wales ........................................ 5 - New Zealand ............................................... 6 - Queensland ................................................. 7 - South Australia ............................................ 8 - Tasmania ................................................... 9 Questions and Answers ................................. 10/11 - 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE FIREFIGHTER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP – FOR FIREFIGHTERS The International Firefighter Fellowship Program has been running since 1992 with over 100 firefighters taking the opportunity to spend time in an overseas fire service. In more recent years, the program has also been available for exchanges within Australia and New Zealand. Returning firefighters always comment on the valuable experiences they have whilst on exchange. As the international and national fire service communities embrace exchanges as part of staff development, practices are being refined to make the programs run smoothly. As valuable as the program is, applicants need to consider all aspects of the exchange before committing to the program. The application process is extensive and complex. In addition to the challenge of finding a suitable exchange partner, your own fire service will -
108Th Annual Report 2019–20 University of Queensland Cricket
University of Queensland Cricket Club Inc 108th Annual Report 2019–20 Contents Thank you to our sponsors: Office bearers 2 President’s report 3 Life Members 5 Vale 6 UQCC Foundation Trust 8 18th Test Breakfast 8 Director of Cricket report 9 Outstanding performances 11 Perpetual trophy winners 13 First Grade report 15 Second Grade report 20 Third Grade report 26 Fourth Grade report 30 Fifth Grade (1) report 33 Fifth Grade (2) report 36 Sixth Grade report 39 Women’s coach report 44 Women’s First Grade report 45 Women’s Second Grade report 49 Lord’s Taverners report 52 Juniors report 55 Club records 57 First Grade overall 57 First Grade career one-day averages 59 First Grade current players’ career averages 61 Current players all grades 62 Lower grades 63 Highest scores 65 Most runs in one season in one grade 66 Partnerships 67 Most wickets in one season in one grade 69 Most dismissals in one season in one grade 70 Leading performers in all grades 71 1st Grade men’s player numbers 73 1st Grade women’s player numbers 77 Financial report 78 Front cover: Women’s First Grade T20 finalists Annual Report 2019–20 1 Office bearers Patron Mr BD Maranta President Mr G Teys Immediate Past President Mr C Philipson Vice Presidents Mr JM Buchanan Mr HI Harris Mr DC Mengel Dr DL Backstrom Mr KS Jennings Mr RW Mihell Mr JP Biggs Mr R Johnston Mr GJ Moore Mr RD Broadfoot Mr RE Kelly Hon JC Moore Mr WH Buckle Dr D Keys Mr KG Norris Mr P Catsoulis Dr W Kitching Mr PJ O’Neill Mr TB Crommelin Mr GF Lanham Mr WT Powell Dr DL Ellis Mr PW Lee Mr AE deN Rogers Mr P Gilroy Mr RN Leeson Mr BR Sully Mr RD Grice Mr DM Little Mr JN Tunny Mr DJ Hale Mr BD Maranta Mr TR Veivers Mr DAK McNee Note: The above list represents those members honoured in the past for their service to the club. -
Bushfire Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes
Steel roof structure Non-combustible insulation Non-combustible foil backed blanket insulation Non-combustible sarking Non-combustible roof sheeting Steel roof battens Non-combustible gutter guard Steel flashing Steel gutter Non-combustible fascia Tight fitting Non-combustible soffit downlights Plasterboard internal linings Non-combustible framed window with either toughened glass OR non-combustible bushfire-rated shutter* Non-combustible external cladding on steel top hat sections Non-combustible plasterboard with overlapping joins 846 Timber internal Min. dimension window to 400mm flooring Non-combustible sarking Non-combustible insulation Steel wall framing Steel floor structure Steel roof sheeting Steel roof structure Plasterboard internal lining Steel fascia Steel ceiling battens Non-combustible soffit Bushfire Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes Concrete slab Masonry blockwork with <2mm acrylic render This guidance provides information about improving the bushfire resilience of new and existing Queensland homes. Interpreter Document details The Queensland Government is committed to Security classification Public providing accessible services to Queenslanders from Date of review of security classification July 2020 all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have difficulty in understanding this report, Authority QRA you can access the Translating and Interpreting Services via Document status FINAL www.qld.gov.au/languages or by phoning 13 14 50. Version 1.0 Disclaimer QRA Reference MINIGF/14480 The State of Queensland and CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general Copyright statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised This publication is protected by the that such information may be incomplete or unable to be Copyright Act 1968.© The State of Queensland (Queensland used in any specific situation. -
Final Report
Final Report Australian Banana Industry Congress 2019 Project leader: Sonia Campbell Delivery partner: Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) Project code: BA17003 Hort Innovation – Final Report Project: Australian Banana Industry Congress 2019 BA17003 Disclaimer: Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (Hort Innovation) makes no representations and expressly disclaims all warranties (to the extent permitted by law) about the accuracy, completeness, or currency of information in this Final Report. Users of this Final Report should take independent action to confirm any information in this Final Report before relying on that information in any way. Reliance on any information provided by Hort Innovation is entirely at your own risk. Hort Innovation is not responsible for, and will not be liable for, any loss, damage, claim, expense, cost (including legal costs) or other liability arising in any way (including from Hort Innovation or any other person’s negligence or otherwise) from your use or non-use of the Final Report or from reliance on information contained in the Final Report or that Hort Innovation provides to you by any other means. Funding statement: This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the banana industry research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture. Publishing details: ISBN 978 0 7341 4567 3 Published and distributed by: Hort Innovation Level 7 141 Walker