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Adele Varcoe is putting together Onesie World as part of Melt Festival Brisbane! Find out all the details and how YOU can get involved - today from 3pm

PLUS, we reveal when your local train resumes regular timetable and talking Tame Impala concert!

Thursday Drive w/ Sam - 3PM Thursdays
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AVOID SMOKE - Marsden, Waterford West and Loganlea - fire as at 1:19pm Monday, 5 October 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Marsden, Waterford West, Loganlea and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Marsden, Waterford West, Loganlea and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Tamarind Street, Marsden.

Fire crews are currently on scene. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

Check for warning updates often.

Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

No properties are at risk.

Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.

Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website.

Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook.

For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.

For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.

If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

Bust a move from 8PM tonight, as right after the Warm 30, it's time for Vox Radio with VASSY! It's the perfect way to enjoy the first night of the long weekend 😎

Vox Radio - 8PM Saturdays
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This long weekend, the T5 Gold Coast & T6 Beenleigh are closed between Boggo Road and Varsity Lakes. Railbuses are in operation - plan alternative travel.

And our tracks? They're always open and playing 24/7 on Community Radio Plus & iHeart apps 😏

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Griffith University's Dr Daniel Templeman has curated Social Sculptures, a one night only event in Fish Lane as part of Brisbane Festival and he joins Thursday Drive with his students to tell us about the designs!

Tune in from 3pm today!

Thursday Drive w/ Sam - 3PM Thursdays
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The Schoolyard Sounds team may be on spring break, but you can still listen to them by catching up with last term's shows now on iHeart Radio & Spotify!

And don't worry, they're back real soon on Wednesdays at 2pm.

Schoolyard Sounds - 2PM Wednesdays
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Track closures are happening this weekend on the T5 & T6 lines between Boggo Road & Varsity Lakes. Railbuses are in use so plan alternative travel

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