Macintyre River Rising

Published on January 14, 2011 by Technology Slice

Macintyre River Rising – The Macintyre River has set a new record flood level, but its rise has slowed significantly as the border town of Goondiwindi waits for it to peak. The river was about 10.66 metres at 9am (AEST) on Friday, past the 10.62 metres set during the town’s 1996 flood. It was expected [...]

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Customs Unaware of Asylum Boat

Published on December 16, 2010 by Technology Slice

Customs Unaware of Asylum Boat – Customs has confirmed it was not monitoring a doomed boat packed with asylum seekers which was wrecked on rocks on Christmas Island yesterday morning. Western Australian police received two triple-0 calls for help as the boat – which authorities say was carrying up to 100 asylum seekers – foundered [...]

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Floods Still Threaten States

Published on December 10, 2010 by Technology Slice

Floods Still Threaten States – More rain is expected across parts of Queensland and New South Wales in the coming days, after authorities declared 35 council areas natural disaster zones. The New South Wales town of Eugowra, west of Orange, is expected to be cut in half by rising floodwaters this morning. Meanwhile residents are [...]

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Tanya Shannon Missing

Published on December 8, 2010 by Technology Slice

Tanya Shannon Missing – Tanya Shannon, a Chicago mother of four children, disappeared on Sunday night after her car crashed, which left her husband dead, according to ABC News. A large-scale manhunt is being conducted to find Shannon after authorities found the wreck on the side of the road. Her husband was found dead in [...]

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Stage 2 Water Restrictions To Stay

Published on October 21, 2010 by Technology Slice

Stage 2 Water Restrictions To Stay – Melbourne will stay on Stage 2 water restrictions throughout summer. The restrictions will stay in place until at least the end of March. Water minister Tim Holding said he expected some people would be annoyed that restrictions were not further relaxed, but authorities had to act with caution [...]

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