How are our Aussi friends doing?

There are many coal mines shut down and could be closed for weeks. Aust exports $100 million worth of coal a day. Could be major price issues in the energy markets, let alone the local effects of so much lost revenue and jobs.

yeah its pretty bad down here. Flood levelspeaked at about 9.2 meters. Water flow is around 20 knots.....

It is an area bigger than Germany and france combined. Our Queensland mates have had a schellacking. So much for global warming, its been about the coolest and wettest summer ever

I've had enough of the rain! I'm in northern New South Wales; Coffs Harbour and it's been constant for over a month. We lucky because the rain rolls of the mountains and into the Ocean, however the trails and Hill climbs have been so slippery!! Havn't they Croc!!

Stuff them, They are only Queenslanders any how. If you lived here you would know that they are an hour behind every body else any how

You would have to be a New South Welshman to understand what i am talking about

the ausie way

still riding every weekend

This rain is still ongoing & is becoming a massive problem in QLD. Here is some of the latest pics

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/gallery-e6frer9f-1225985231174?page=1

I hope it comes down your way Croc - I hope you want to take back that stupid post

Kelly - as you may have seen recently its been getting really bad up here in Qld and Toowoomba area
We are lucky where we are but others are not so lucky . Brisbane is expected flood over 6500 properties next two days. We are on top of a hill yet I was still outside all day trying to keep the water out
we've been getting 4 inches an hour at times
Thanks for the concern

It is down here, just no where near as bad.

This is a major issue, over 9000 homes in Brisbane (Australias 3rd largest city and capital of the State of Queensland) are being evacuated. Over 35% of the state is flooded. Picture an area bigger than Texas. 56 lives unaccounted for. The flash floods look like tidal waves. The body of water will work its way south into my state New South Wales and cause prolonged flooding and damage there as well. This is a natural event of biblical proportions. I have to say the bloody Queenslanders are showing their usual grit and determination. Don't know what it is about them, they close ranks and are very strong for each other. Good on you Guys and God Bless you all.

Hey Kelly, love the pix with the roos in the tinny (boat). I'm high and dry here in Mount Isa, but I feel for the people down south with what I have seen on TV

Kel


Just seen on TV 78 missing and 10 dead

The rain seems to have eased finally - its been coming over the sunshine coast and going down to ipswich area
You are right Ghte - Qlders are a tough bunch . I am proud of them but there are going to be many tragic stories and its hitting very close to home
Its hard to sit around and not be able to help - cant even get down the highway
Shops are running out of food but thats all minor stuff compared to having lost loved ones or a house

I'm afraid rockdancer and the Qlder's, they are expecting more rain up till Feb so l can only do is wish good luck and stay safe from a Mexican (that's a Victorian for you foreigners ).. and grab a life jacket and a kayak!!

They're expecting flooding all down the Eastern seaboard for the month of Jan....lol...flooding on one side and burning on the other..you have to laugh.

To put this into perspective, the amount of area that the flood waters affect in Queensland would cover the state of Texas.

Here's a utube vid of the toowoomba flash flood.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYUpkPTcqPY[/YOUTUBE]

Global warming.....explain why l'm riding on the w/e in January where it should be 35+C and hot northerly's not 24C and rain

its not good in QLD with the weather and floods ............but being australian will bring us togeather and fight this problem ........TO ALL PEOPLE IN PROBLEM PLACES KEEP STRONG AND YOU HAVE YOUR COUNTRY WITH YOU...........

cheers
H.B