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The Border Watch : October 23rd 2013
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10 NEWS Behaviour attracts attention of police POLICE have arrested a man for disorderly behaviour after they were called to Umpherston Street on Monday night. At about 6.30pm, patrols went to the street after reports of strange behaviour. Police spoke to two men, warned them about their actions and told them to leave the area. One of the men continued to behave inappropriately and was arrested. The 29-year-old Mount Gambier man will appear in court. TEXT message warnings can now be sent to mobile phones in areas under threat of bushfi res or other emergencies following the launch of the enhanced National Emergency Alert system. Emergency Services Minister Michael O’Brien welcomed the launch by the federal and Victorian governments and said the technology would be used in South Australia to support the “This system has been launched in time for South Australia’s fi re danger season, although the technology is able to be used across all hazard situations,” Mr O’Brien said. “This enhanced system allows a text message to be sent to all mobile phones in the vicinity of an emergency. “Previously, emergency warning Interruption to power supply SA Power Networks is South Australia’s electricity distributor, delivering energy to more do during a power read our customer charter available at customerservice Due to work to maintain electricity infrastructure, power will be interrupted in Carpenter Rocks township and surrounds on Sunday 27 October 2013 between 8.30am and 3pm. The Carpenter Rocks 11kV Feeder will be work may not proceed in extreme weather WIDESPREAD: The Australian Pelican is present in most bodies of water around Australia, with large fl ocks moving into arid areas during fl oods. Favourite bird search underway VOTING is currently underway for Australia’s favourite bird, which culminates with celebrations this week. With the goal of inspir- ing Australians to take action and get involved in bird conservation, BirdLife Australia is inviting people to meet the neighbours and vote for Australia’s favourite bird in a fun, feathered election. BirdLife Australia aims to help people to get to know and appreciate Australia’s birds as indicators of the health of the environment. Campaigning for a favourite bird can be done by selecting one of the 52 birds included in this year’s poll and lobbying for the bird to win votes from the public. It may be a bird symbolic to someone or a bird that captures the imagination that people want others to know about. As a campaigner, people will have the opportunity to tell everyone why they should vote for a chosen bird. Hey kids! Grab your colouring in pencils and get busy! Colour in this Circus Oz Cranked Up picture and you could win a double pass to see the amazing Circus Oz Cranked Up at the Helpmann Theatre on October 30! Send in your picture to The Border Watch, 81 Commercial Street East, PO Box 309, Mount Gambier or drop into the front desk of The Border Watch offi ce by 12noon Monday, October 28. The winner will be notifi ed by phone on Monday, October 28. Competition open to children aged 12 and under. Only original copies will be accepted. Circus Oz Cranked Up – one night only at the Helpmann Theatre October 30, 7.30pm. Tickets 8723 8741 or countryarts.org.au Name……………………………………………………………………………… Age…………………………………. Phone……………………………………………………………… 10 - The Border Watch, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 631714 All voters are automatically entered into a draw for a range of prizes, including a family holiday at O’Reilly’s resort in Queensland. Votes can be lodged at www.australias favouritebird.org.au or, to get involved with Bird Week, contact project manager Kerryn Herman at birdweek@birdlife.org. au. VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Enhanced warnings rolled out More mobile phone carriers get on board national emergency alert system safety of communities. messages could only be sent to a mobile phone’s registered service address, which meant visitors to the area could not receive the message in the event of a bushfi re or other emergency.” Optus and Vodafone Hutchison Australia have now deployed the technology, joining Telstra, which rolled out the enhanced system late last year. The service is designed to reach active mobile phones that are roaming on Australia’s networks. Mr O’Brien said while the location-based emergency alert was a signifi cant addition to the suite of warnings available, nobody should rely solely on a mobile phone for warnings, with the media also playing an important role, along with the Bushfi re Information Hotline on 1300 362 361. AGGRESSIVE. Australian magpies are notorious for aggressive behaviour during breeding season. PLAYERS: The Superb Fairy Wren or Blue Wren is known for its infi delity, with both males and females partaking in extra-pair liaisons. COMMON: The Pacifi c Black Duck is found in all but the most arid regions of Australia and is one of the most versatile ducks in the country. COLOURING-IN COMPETITION
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