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The Road Ahead : August 2014
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16 THE ROAD AHEAD AUG/SEP 2014 ROADAHEAD.COM.AU IMAGE: RIVERFIRE IMAGE BY ATMOSPHERE PHOTOGRAPHY. SEA LIFE CELEBRATES SEA LIFE Mooloolaba will celebrate 25 years of delighting and educating visitors this September. Opened as UnderWater World in 1989, the aquarium now has more than 20 species of sharks, an array of rays, including the graceful leopard ray, Australian fur seals and sea lions, turtles, majestic sea creatures and Australia's largest exhibit of colourful jelly fish. SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is also one of Australia's leading turtle rehabilitation centres. RACQ members can buy discounted tickets at racq.com/entertainment. For more information on events being held to celebrate the 25th birthday, visit underwaterworld.com.au. STAY ON TRACK IN THE OUTBACK Queensland Police Service and the caravanning industry have developed a road safety initiative 'Stay on Track Outback' in response to the increase in vehicles travelling on western Queensland roads. Initially set to cover the Charleville, Roma and Longreach districts and surrounding areas, the campaign will involve police visiting caravan parks to warn tourists of the potential dangers they face when driving in the outback. "The aim of this initiative is to increase general driver education through conversation and by supplying tourists with informative education packs. By improving understanding of the challenges they may face while travelling, they will be better equipped to avoid an accident," Senior Constable Sarah Grayson, from Charleville DCPC, said. Snr Constable Grayson said that some of the key hazards people needed to be aware of included how to deal with single-track roads, wide loads or road trains. She also suggested watching for stock and wildlife on the roads, not driving at night because of kangaroos, to always notify someone if you're planning to go off-road and having a plan in the event of an incident. www.stayontrackoutback.qld.gov.au LIFESTYLE | NEWS BRISBANE LIGHTS UP FOR FESTIVAL The Brisbane Festival is set to light up the Queensland capital from September 6 to 27, with an exciting program of music, theatre, dance, comedy and circus. Heralding the start of Spring, the Festival bathes the city in colour during its three-week run. The dazzling Santos GLNG City of Lights laser show opens the festival and runs every night, alongside a vast array of diverse events and performances around the city. The iconic Sunsuper Riverfire will be the explosive finale on Saturday, September 27, 2014. brisbanefestival.com.au TIMETOASKRUOK? R U OK? Day on September 11 is an opportune time to reach out to the people you love who you may be worried about. R U OK? is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to inspire Australians to have meaningful conversations, starting with that one simple question, to help anyone who might be struggling with life. ruokday.com
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