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Support Grantham Flood Victims
Like many of those affected by the flood disaster, displaced Grantham resident Nury Barros simply could not sit idle listening to the loss of her neighbours. Instead she has been hard at work establishing a disaster relief and rebuilding fund. ‘Grantham Flood Support’ started as a Facebook group, which by its second day had around […]
Council Connections: Special Flood Disaster Edition
Following Monday 10th of January’s Severe Weather occurrence in Toowoomba, the Toowoomba Regional Council requests the cooperation of residents and visitors in the recovery phase to the flash flooding in the CBD which has claimed at least 2 lives Darren Burton with Advice to Residents from TRC . Powered By WP Content Discovery
Evacuations Needed Again In Dalby
Following heavy rain today (Sun 11th January) in the Myall Creek catchment, authorities in Dalby are preparing for flooding in the town. At least a 3 metre peak is anticipated in Myall Creek in Dalby by 6.00am Monday. Residents in at risk locations are being recommended to self-evacuate to the Dalby Showgrounds. People with vehicles, […]
Governor General Visits Flood Devastated Towns
Australia’s Governor-General, Quentin Bryce has made a special visit to the Western Downs today spending time with flood affected residents in Condamine and Chinchilla. Western Downs Regional Mayor Ray Brown said that the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce’s visit had greatly lifted the spirits of those hit the hardest by the worst flooding the region […]
Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, in his capacity as Acting Minister for Defence, has visited the newly established Headquarters Joint Task Force 637 (JTF637) which is conducting Operation Queensland Flood Assist. Mr Snowdon received briefings from the ADF Commander, Colonel Luke Foster, and his team on the scope of support which […]
Local Toowoomba Artist Exhibits At Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery
During the month of January, Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery will be showcasing works from local Toowoomba artist Chantel Schott. This will be Chantel’s first solo exhibition at the gallery and she has put together a montage of paintings that are innovative, quirky and bright. The Lost Imaginarium will run from 4 – 30 January […]
Defence Establishes Wider Support To Queensland Flood Disaster
In response to the deepening flood crisis in Queensland, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established a Joint Task Force (JTF) for the conduct of Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST. JTF 637 was established on New Year’s Day, under the command of Colonel Luke Foster, an experienced Army officer. In order to provide the best possible […]
Dalby Town Water Supply Critically Low
Due to a spike in water consumption Dalby’s water supply is now critically low and at risk of being depleted before the flooded Water Treatment Plant is recommissioned. Residents are restricted to emergency household use only – Drinking, Toilets and Showering. No evaporative air conditioners, no outside watering and no flood clean up. Western Downs […]
