Tag Archives: Western Queensland

Australian Residents shiver as sub-zero temperatures hit Qld

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Residents shiver as sub-zero temperatures hit Qld

Freezing conditions were recorded across parts of southern and western Queensland this morning.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/23/3251222.htm

Floods and Flooding Bligh honours outback flood heroes – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Bligh honours outback flood heroes – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
         

Police, paramedics, council officers and community volunteers from central western Queensland have been honoured by Premier Anna Bligh as 'Queensland disaster heroes' at a ceremony in Emerald last night.
       

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/08/3238644.htm
         

Australian Fears flood warning scheme discourages tourists

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Fears flood warning scheme discourages tourists

Tourist operators in western Queensland say they are worried official flood warnings may be deterring travellers from heading west.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/11/3187525.htm

Charleville on flood alert – ABC Western Queensland – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Locally heavy rainfall totals of up to 150mm have been reported to the Bureau in the headwaters of the Bradleys Gully catchment this afternoon. Significant rises are expected in Bradleys Gully at Raceview and downstream at Charleville this evening and overnight.

Rain, storms and flooding update – ABC Western Queensland – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Heavy rainfall associated with ex-TC Yasi is continuing in the Gulf region. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, river level rises are likely in the catchments of the Leichhardt, Nicholson, Gilbert, Norman and Flinders Rivers. There’s also a severe weather warning for the Gulf and north-west and for parts of the central-west, northern Goldfields and Channel Country.