Taraidh Colquhoun always lived an active lifestyle — but 18 months ago that changed, when a mountain-biking accident in Hobart left him quadriplegic. Driven by the Tasmania Fire Service and State Emergency Service, the program uses the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness model, developed in New South Wales, to empower people with disability to actively participate in their own preparedness. Program driven …
Delmar Colquhoun's property has been overrun by tiny, acid-spitting invaders. Yellow crazy ants are considered to be one of the world's worst invasive species. Delmar Colquhoun has become used to sweeping up dead yellow crazy ants around her house. Tiny ants, massive risk Yellow crazy ants thrive in warm climates and infestations have taken hold in Townsville, Cairns, and the …
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