Brisbane CBD ordered to evacuate? - Page 5

Scott · 12-01-2011, 12:13 PM

Crap Wally, sorry to hear.

My sister lost two friends in Toowoomba, a Pastor and his wife swept away helping their kids to safety. It's amazing to read about what must have seemed like a straightforward and calm evacuation turned to tragedy in such a short time:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225985909274

Corzza · 12-01-2011, 12:33 PM

The images coming though are heartbreaking!

FPV8U · 12-01-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

Crap Wally, sorry to hear.

My sister lost two friends in Toowoomba, a Pastor and his wife swept away helping their kids to safety. It's amazing to read about what must have seemed like a straightforward and calm evacuation turned to tragedy in such a short time:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225985909274

Really explaines just how quickly it is rising, what an amazing yet sad story.

mik · 12-01-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Yeah airport still open.
Alot of chaos in the outta northern suburbs. Caboulture, Morayfield, Burpengary evacd earlier.
Some of my staff left early today only to get stuck unable to go anywhere, 2 were stuck on upper level carparks unable to leave. One staff members brothers new car was washed into the river.
Some of our stores were closed and alot of staff unable to get to work and in some instances unable to get home. I have a mate that lives in Bulimba on the Brisbane river and its looking at going under tommorrow
Have never seen anything like this.
As much as i dislike Anna Bligh, i dont envy her and wouldnt want to be in her shoes

i watched the flood news this morning they had adf boss , PM gillard, ses boss, and Anna Bligh, i have to say the press fired questions at her left right and centre and she did`nt flinch, she was really informed and i`d say working hard to help her people out, i`m with you i would not want that job.

on another note looking at the news and floods on the tube and on the forums, its great to see acts of kindness and even heroism, when the chips are down Aussies stick together, best wishes to all those affected by the floods.

Binnie · 12-01-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason[98.EL]

that goes for me as well

i have kids stuff here that i am more than happy to help out with

jason

Same here... if i can do any thing to help from Syd just send me a PM... happy to send cloths kids/and adults etc,

blueoval · 12-01-2011, 01:01 PM

Suncorp Stadium on fire due to floods

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/spe...-1225986189205

galaxy xr8 · 12-01-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

i watched the flood news this morning they had adf boss , PM gillard, ses boss, and Anna Bligh, i have to say the press fired questions at her left right and centre and she did`nt flinch, she was really informed and i`d say working hard to help her people out, i`m with you i would not want that job.

on another note looking at the news and floods on the tube and on the forums, its great to see acts of kindness and even heroism, when the chips are down Aussies stick together, best wishes to all those affected by the floods.

I must say that I am extreamly impressed with the way Anna Bligh is handling herself and the situation at hand, the PM on the other hand ??.

Scott · 12-01-2011, 01:06 PM

If I have to listen to Julia Gillard put on her sombre tones anymore I might just kick the tv in. She seriously grates me.

AndrewR_AUII · 12-01-2011, 01:15 PM

SA Holding toy appeal for QLD:
http://www.qldtoyappeal.com.au/

Sorry to hear Wally.

Whitey-AMG · 12-01-2011, 01:16 PM

These unfolding events are just insane......

Seeing all the pics and news reports from down here in Mexico ( Vic ).....it all looks like something out of a big budget Hollywood disaster movie !

Its been raining down here as well quite heavily with some isolated areas flooded - but nothing like what you guys are seeing up north !

Our thoughts are with you - stay safe.

tex · 12-01-2011, 01:17 PM

be safe everyone in QLD, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

blueoval · 12-01-2011, 01:20 PM

Here is the latest from Bloomberg
http://www.businessweek.com/news/201...g-suburbs.html

GT0132 · 12-01-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

I must say that I am extreamly impressed with the way Anna Bligh is handling herself and the situation at hand, the PM on the other hand ??.

Without wanting to turn this political, this may even get her re-elected and reverse her unpopularity..I was impressed seeing her on TV last night...Handled it quite well.

Good luck Brisbanites....

XESP351 · 12-01-2011, 01:40 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you QLDers, stay safe and take care...

Cam · 12-01-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GT0132

Without wanting to turn this political, this may even get her re-elected and reverse her unpopularity..I was impressed seeing her on TV last night...Handled it quite well.

I totally agree.

Some vids of my work.. I work in west end, right on the river. We are elevated about 4m higher then the river front.. These vids were taken this morning just after low tide.. Water is now 1m higher..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B_Qk..._order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cbp2a5Psx4

My house is ok today, tomorrow will be a different story...

benoxr · 12-01-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Binnie

Same here... if i can do any thing to help from Syd just send me a PM... happy to send cloths kids/and adults etc,

apparently there is a Facebook page named "rebuilding Queensland" where you can help. Havent seen it myself but it was announced on radio.

**Peuty** · 12-01-2011, 02:22 PM

Just saw the Kookaburra Queen floating sideways down the river @ Pinkenba. Was totally out of control. The crazy thing was there was people on it! Luckily the Coastguard got a tow rope to them and towed them back upstream to a secure mooring.

Unbelievable stuff.

huggiebear · 12-01-2011, 02:29 PM

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huggie - did you get the fairlanes out in time?

yeah mate, the fairlane was moved a few months back up to my place 500m up the road (if that) but its up the hill a bit so it survived

went back today, lots alot of stuff, fridges freezer 3 month old washing machine, dryer and have to get an eleccy to sus out the house before power can go on. so if anyone on the northside is a eleccy that can help us out please PM me

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GT0132

Without wanting to turn this political, this may even get her re-elected and reverse her unpopularity..I was impressed seeing her on TV last night...Handled it quite well.

Good luck Brisbanites....

Don't make us sick.. 2 weeks ago she didn't care about northern QLD or about places like Dalby and Warwick.. What was it, $1 million dollars donated to the Qld Gov??

Shes a joke, Kevin Rudd hoses her all day every day....

Wally · 12-01-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

Crap Wally, sorry to hear.

My sister lost two friends in Toowoomba, a Pastor and his wife swept away helping their kids to safety. It's amazing to read about what must have seemed like a straightforward and calm evacuation turned to tragedy in such a short time:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225985909274

Very sad when people die. And I know my problem is minor in comparison.

Just took a boat trip down the street and quite upset at seeing the god aweful truth.

**Peuty** · 12-01-2011, 02:38 PM

I think he was talking about Capt. Bligh.

Which makes me feel even sicker.

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 02:41 PM

Oh yes he was, my bad.... Anyone who re-elects her has NO brains!!!!!!!!!!

rodderz · 12-01-2011, 02:51 PM

Let's leave the political stuff till later- protecting people us the major task at hand and what her political future is at this time is irrelevant

FDCXR6 · 12-01-2011, 02:55 PM

List of streets likely to be affected by the floods:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/envi...111-19met.html

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 02:57 PM

I had to travel to Brisbane again at 12:30 to drop the g/f off at Energex, I cannot believe the amount of people who were SIGHT seeing at the kangaroo point cliffs.. Do these people have any idea?? They were blocking the road while people like my g/f was trying to get to work to do her job!!! Id rather her be at home safe but she has to be in the control centre to help run the power grid...

**Burnout** · 12-01-2011, 03:00 PM

Around 200 odd in our evac center now, the are still people arriving as the council/police are still clearing people out.
The Breamer is expected to peak in the next few hours, 19.25m & rising.
Been listening to uhf channel 40 and most roads are closed. Some people are getting about in small areas.

ea90_S · 12-01-2011, 03:05 PM

a volunteer said on another forums the Wivenhoe dame is cracking? I hope its note true
Prayers go out to everyone quite sad!!

blueoval · 12-01-2011, 03:11 PM

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a volunteer said on another forums the Wivenhoe dame is cracking? I hope its note true
Prayers go out to everyone quite sad!!

If this is true, and I hope to god it isn't. This will have to be one of the worst natural disasters Australia has had to deal with in modern history.

Can anyone confirm this information is false?

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

If this is true, and I hope to god it isn't. This will have to be one of the worst natural disasters Australia has had to deal with in modern history.

Can anyone confirm this information is false?

Are you talking about the Dam wall?

Yes apparently it has small cracks in it, and the gov have said that it should not fall appart tho,ugh the only time that there would be an issue is if they stopped letting water out of it or made a radical change to the amount of water coming through it. .01% of a chance apparently.

Another issue thats just come up is the moggil ferry, apparently its come away from its docking and the goverment are now talking about having to distory it so it doesnt come down the river...

XR6_661 · 12-01-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

If this is true, and I hope to god it isn't. This will have to be one of the worst natural disasters Australia has had to deal with in modern history.

Can anyone confirm this information is false?

I can't promise it's false but it certainly lacks credulity.

The dam would be designed and constructed so that wouldn't happen in these scenarios....it's not like a kerb that's designed to accomodate a 1 in 5 rain event.