Redlands Deputy Mayor Julie Talty joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to address Redlands residents' frustration regarding the slow cleanup after Cyclone Alfred, refuting claims of inaction by the council.

She details the extensive efforts, including clearing over 380km of tracks and trails, and attributes the remaining jobs to complex tasks while emphasizing that the council's priority is public safety.

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Andrew Howard from Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the company behind the nightly fireworks display at the Ekka.

Howard explains the intricate process of planning and executing a modern fireworks show, from the months of design work to the daily setup and the strict safety protocols required to manage 6,000 individual pyrotechnic items.

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Resident Cal Sorensen-Karklis, who represents over 40 community members, joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss their frustration with the Redlands City Council's slow response to the clean-up efforts following Cyclone Alfred six months ago.

Sorensen-Karklis argued the council is prioritizing costly projects like a Whitewater facility over essential maintenance, which is causing damage to private property and creating safety risks.

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