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Archive for December 13th, 2020
NSW, Qld weather ‘similar to cyclone’
Northern NSW and southeast Queensland is bracing for more wild weather, with warnings it will be “similar to a category one cyclone event”. December 13, 2020 Heavy rain across southeast Queensland and northern NSW has prompted flash flooding warnings as authorities answer hundreds of calls for help and warn of more severe weather to come. […]
Rain helps contain Fraser Island bushfire
Firefighters say heavy rain has helped them gain control over a bushfire that’s burnt almost half of world heritage-listed Fraser Island. December 13, 2020 Heavy rain has helped firefighters gain the upper hand against a bushfire that’s destroyed almost half of world heritage-listed Fraser Island. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services says the blaze is now […]
More wild weather tipped for NSW, Qld
Authorities warn more wild weather is on the way for southeast Queensland and northern NSW. December 13, 2020 Heavy rain across southeast Queensland and northern NSW has prompted flash flooding warnings as authorities answer hundreds of calls for help and warn of more bad weather to come. Some areas in the Gold Coast and northern […]
Farm activists could lose tax-free status
Animal activist groups that target Australian farmers could lose their charity status under new regulations aimed at stopping harassment and intimidation. December 13, 2020 Animal activist groups that target Australian farmers could be stripped of their charity and tax-free status, potentially hobbling their ability to fundraise. The new regulations aim to stop extremist organisations from […]
Queenslanders brace for gales, floods
Southeast Queensland is set to cop a drenching with up to 150mm of rain forecast to fall in a day. December 13, 2020 Southeast Queenslanders are being urged to prepare for a deluge, with a month’s worth of rain tipped to fall in a day. Falls of up to 150mm are forecast for Brisbane and […]
Space show to light up Australia’s skies
Australian stargazers are in for some late nights and early mornings watching planets align and shooting stars light up the night sky throughout the next week. December 13, 2020 Australian stargazers are set to be over the moon with joy as planets align and shooting stars light up the night sky through the next week. […]