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Tag Archives: Australia
Australia storms: Army deployed in massive clean-up
The BBC reports on the situation in northern Australia after the area was hit by tropical storms: Australian soldiers have been deployed in Queensland to help clean up after a powerful tropical cyclone caused widespread damage in coastal areas. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Elcho island, flooding, heavy rains, Northern Territory, Queensland, storm-force winds, strong winds, Top End, tropical cyclone Lam, tropical cyclone Marcia, tropical cyclones
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Alice Springs and Bendigo flood as South Australia braces for heavy rain
The Guardian reports on events in south Australia as communities there prepare for the heaviest rainfall in decades: Emergency crews were bracing for a busy weekend, with heavy rain and flooding set to hit South Australia, while Alice Springs and Bendigo … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Springs, Australia, Bendigo, flooding, floods, heavy rain, rain, south Australia, Todd River, torrential rain
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Enough is enough: Farmers need help now as the Aussie dream turns to dust
This article from the Australian Daily Telegraph illustrates the tough situation facing many farmers in the state of New South Wales as drought continues to affect their livelihood: “ENOUGH is enough.” They are just three simple words, but they capture … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, drought, economic hardship, loss of food production, New South Wales
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Clean-up in Brisbane after massive storm
RTÉ.ie reports on the aftermath in Brisbane after a supercell storm hit the city yesterday: Brisbane in Australia is cleaning up after a massive hail storm ripped through the city yesterday afternoon. Officials said the storm was one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Brisbane, destruction, giant hail, high winds, Queensland, storm, supercell
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