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The Independent
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Hazardous dust storm turns sky eerie orange as residents urged to ‘stay inside'
Parts of Australia have been hit by a hazardous dust storm which has turned the sky completely orange, with the public warned to stay inside. Footage shared by the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton shows a fierce storm raging across a town in South Australia, with trees and signs shaking wildly. 'Stay safe everyone, stay off the roads and inside if you possibly can', the council said online. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for most of the state. The storm has also spread to New South Wales, with the state's health agency issuing alerts for very poor air quality.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Australia hit by hazardous dust storm turning sky eerie orange colour as residents urged to ‘stay inside'
Parts of Australia have been hit by a hazardous dust storm which has turned the sky completely orange, with the public warned to stay inside. Footage shared by the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton shows a fierce storm raging across a town in South Australia, with trees and signs shaking wildly. 'Stay safe everyone, stay off the roads and inside if you possibly can', the council said online. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for most of the state. The storm has also spread to New South Wales, with the state's health agency issuing alerts for very poor air quality.
ABC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Dust storms strike as wind meets dry ground
High winds in South Australia and western Victoria sparked dust storms yesterday, covering the afternoon sky in an eerie orange haze. In some parts of South Australia visibility for motorists was a challenge, while some residents have uploaded footage of the insides of their homes, covered in a think layer of dust. Guest: Ralph Goehring, Deputy Mayor of the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton. Producer: Rob Kelly
BBC News
7 days ago
- General
- BBC News
New Ashbourne Park splashpad plan as repair bill thwarts reopening
A replacement is planned for an ageing splashpad at a park in Dales District Council said the 16-year-old facility at Ashbourne Park will not reopen in authority said a new design will cost about £170,000 and residents will be able to have input in what it could look like, with work likely to begin "in late summer".A council spokesperson said it would have cost £10,000 to repair the existing splashpad for one last summer's use due to "serious issues" following the winter break. In 2024, reopening had been delayed into June, missing the May half term school spokesperson said: "We hope local people understand that we can't justify spending that amount of money for around three months of operation up to its removal."Instead, we will be focusing on creating the new splashpad."Elsewhere in the district, a new splashpad opened in Hall Leys Park, Matlock, in April, while a new splashpad is also planned at Bakewell Recreation Ground.
Daily Express
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
DCM urges councillors to adopt ‘go the extra mile' principle
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Dr Joachim with the Lahad Datu District Councillors. LAHAD DATU: Members of the District Council must adopt the 'go the extra mile' attitude to achieve success and excellence while delivering the local government services. Deputy Chief Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, said such attitude would enable the members to do more than what is expected which would differentiate them from those who merely perform their duties – this would make an impact on the people. Advertisement 'Going the extra mile means we are willing to give more than what we are being asked to put in. This is the key to real success. 'We could not operate solely within the usual path, we must be brave to act further,' he said when officiating the handover of appointment letters and swearing-in of Lahad Datu District Councillors for 2025-2027, Thursday. 'The councillors must not only fulfil their basic responsibilities but also go to the ground, listen to the people, resolve local issues and continuously seek improvement in their services with integrity, trust, teamwork and accountability. 'I believe with efforts and commitments, teamwork and trustworthiness, the District Council will achieve greater excellence and earn the people's respect,' he said. Dr Joachim also called on the newly appointed District Council Members to remain united and work together in achieving the common goal. He said everyone must row together in the same direction. 'View every challenge as a learning opportunity and do not be afraid of making decisions in the interest of the people. 'We must be brave to move forward. Mistakes are not obstacles but guidance. Our duty is to ensure people always receive the best services,' he added. Also present were Datuk Dr Jamili Nais, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, Lahad Datu District Officer and Lahad Datu District Council Chairman, Firuz Idzualdeen Mohd Dzul and Lahad Datu District Council Executive Officer, Jackley Gielbert @ Lontou. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
