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Aviator

Hey Folks.

Some of you might not be aware of the events happening in Queensland atm, but there are some serious floods wrecking havoc all through the state.

Some area's in QLD have been inundated with floods since Christmas, and this new wave of rain isn't helping the rebuilding efforts.

To give you some idea of the widespread damage.
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Part of Queensland have been covered in 2 Sydney Harbour's, that's a million mega litres.

10 people are currently dead and 78 are missing.

Anyways, I'm really here to just ask if any of you could help out by donating here. http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

QUEEN OF SASS

It's like, I just love a cowboy
You know
I'm just like, I just, I know, it's bad
But I'm just like
Can I just like, hang off the back of your horse
And can you go a little faster?!

noblo601

Aviator I agree that it is definately a good cause. I also encourage everyone to consider donating as it is definately a worthy cause. The worst part about the whole situation is that many of those dying are young children who do not yet know how to swim...

Truly horrifying, and truly tragic. Please consider donating.

edit - Aviator are you living in QLD or do you live elsewhere? I myself live in the ACT, and have always wondered where you live....

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Aviator

Nah I live in Sydney, though I do know some people who live in Toowoomba and who are currently visiting there.

QUEEN OF SASS

It's like, I just love a cowboy
You know
I'm just like, I just, I know, it's bad
But I'm just like
Can I just like, hang off the back of your horse
And can you go a little faster?!

Aviator

Just an update, 7,000 business have been impacted by the floods, with 40,000 properties expected to be impacted.

Also, the power has been cut throughout Brisbane.

Guys, please try to give a little.

http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

QUEEN OF SASS

It's like, I just love a cowboy
You know
I'm just like, I just, I know, it's bad
But I'm just like
Can I just like, hang off the back of your horse
And can you go a little faster?!

Turnip

i...am kinda' broke, so i can't donate money. but i'll pray for all of them.

Cringing is really fun.

The_Fox

A worthy cause to say the least and well worth a bump. I'm off to send a donation!

"The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion."

-President John Adams

Treaty of Tripoly, article 11

Aviator

Hey folks.

Good work to those who have dug deep and donated.

Sort of an update here.

Water levels are still rising, with some houses in Brisbane going completely under.

Boats, wharfs, a restaurant that is located on the water, have been washed down the river, collapsing as it travels.

Many of the Skyscrapers in the Brisbane CBD have now been completely covered on all sides, and Suncorp Stadium, a sporting ground, has now been completely flooded.
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Matt Burgess from AustralianGamer.com has posted some pictures that he himself took, which show how fast the water is rising.
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And this is a photo of the same spot, taken only a few seconds later.
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And the following video shows how relentless and how fast the water comes on. Might be distressing for some people.
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Sadly, the death toll has risen to 12, and the number of people missing has risen to over 100.

I know some of you can't donate, or have no money to donate, but even a dollar can help the effort.

You can all donate here http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

QUEEN OF SASS

It's like, I just love a cowboy
You know
I'm just like, I just, I know, it's bad
But I'm just like
Can I just like, hang off the back of your horse
And can you go a little faster?!

HolyMackerel

Wow, that's terrible. I had no idea. I'm going to contact some of my friends in Brisbane and ask how they're doing.

It's sadly ironic that this occurs after such a long drought, don't you think?

HolyMackerel

Aviator

Yes its quite horrid.

Especially, in Western Australia, the state is still in drought, yet in Queensland some damns are filled up to 175%.


Thankfully, the missing persons count has now dropped to 43.

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QUEEN OF SASS

It's like, I just love a cowboy
You know
I'm just like, I just, I know, it's bad
But I'm just like
Can I just like, hang off the back of your horse
And can you go a little faster?!

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