Keep kids and pets safe

SUMMER is almost here, and local police are reminding people not to leave their children or pets in the car unattended at any time.
According to the RSPCA, it can take just six minutes for a dog to die when left in a car even on a cool day.
Vehicles are made of metal and glass, both heat up quickly and retain heat, creating a deadly environment for children and animals when left in the car.
Noosa Heads officer-in-charge Steve McReight said people needed to plan ahead and not leave their children or pets unattended in the car.
“You don’t want the fire service or police coming along and smashing your window to retrieve your child from a deadly situation,” he said.
Anyone who sees a child left unattended in the car can phone local police on 5440 8111 or, if it is an emergency, phone triple-zero. Phone 1800 ANIMAL if a dog has been left in a car.
Speed limit drop reminder
LOCAL police are reminding motorists the speed limit on Eumundi Noosa Road has been dropped to 80km/h for the stretch of road.
The decision to drop the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h for the stretch of road from the Doonan roundabout to Beckman’s Road was presented to council in July this year as part of the Noosa Traffic Advisory and Speed Management committee findings.
At the time, Mayor Noel Playford said with the volume of traffic on the road it was rare to get up to the top speed on 100km/h and dropping the speed limit would only take commuters an extra 12 seconds.
Local police said following the change in traffic conditions a month’s grace was given to allow motorists to adjust, but would now be enforcing the speed limit.