A bird's-eye view of Brisbane reveals a vast landscape of water as flood levels peak.
Brisbane from the air
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Brisbane from the air
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
10 Things Your Mom Said That Were Actually Right
It’s natural for young people to go through a period of doubting what their parents say and to lack the perspective to see the truth in the things they told us. But as we mature and grow older, we can look back on what our mothers (and other elders) told us and appreciate how right they were.
10 Things Your Mom Said That Were Actually Right
Aerials of the Brisbane River
Watch aerials of the Brisbane River as the surging flood waters inundate more than 30 suburbs.
Aerials of the Brisbane River
My Blackberry Is Not Working
Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield star in this hilarious, fruity sketch from the BBC.
My Blackberry Is Not Working
Brisbane swamped as floodwaters rise
Brisbane is preparing for the full impact of its worst flooding in more than 100 years, with officials warning almost 20,000 homes in the city will be flooded by early tomorrow morning.
Brisbane swamped as floodwaters rise
Dramatic flood footage from Queensland
Queensland has been inundated with rising flood waters, with Brisbane preparing for its worst flooding in more than 100 years.
Dramatic flood footage from Queensland
Most detailed image of night sky unveiled
It would take 500,000 high-definition TVs to view it in its full glory. Astronomers have released the largest digital image of the night sky ever made, to be mined for future discoveries.
Most detailed image of night sky unveiled
New Google Goggles app that solves Sudoku puzzles
You could say it rather defeats the game's purpose. But Google has unveiled a new version of its Goggles app that it says can solve any Sudoku puzzles just by snapping a picture of it. The internet giant has produced a short video which it has posted on its blog and YouTube which shows how the puzzle-solving application works.
New Google Goggles app that solves Sudoku puzzles
Queensland Floods Latest News | Courier Mail
For the absolute latest on the Floods from the main Queensland newspaper site. Lots of stories, videos, news, warnings and updates.
Queensland Floods Latest News | Courier Mail
YouTube - [Australia Floods] Amazing raw footage from Ten News (11 Jan 11)
And note right at the end they start a story of a bushfire in Western Australia - what an amazing country this is!
YouTube - [Australia Floods] Amazing raw footage from Ten News (11 Jan 11)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wall of water tears through Grantham
Houses have been ripped from their foundations and carried away by raging floodwaters in the southern Queensland town of Grantham.
Wall of water tears through Grantham
'Inland tsunami' threatens Brisbane
Flood waters continue to cause chaos in northern Australia, as an overnight downpour created an "inland tsunami", killing at least 13 people. The worst is yet to come. Brisbane river has broken its banks, sparking fears that the city – Australia's third largest and home to 2 million people – will be flooded by Thursday.
'Inland tsunami' threatens Brisbane
The Year of Practical Thinking by Giles Turnbull
They say you learn something every day. In 2010, I decided to put this to the test, and write down the one thing I learned each and every day of the year.
The Year of Practical Thinking by Giles Turnbull
More evacuations as NSW deluge continues
About 4,500 people are cut off by flood waters as heavy rain continues to fall in northern New South Wales. River levels in the region are still rising and many rural communities are cut off, while some residents are being evacuated by helicopter.
More evacuations as NSW deluge continues
Amateur captures nature's fury in Toowoomba
Source: ABC News
Toowoomba resident captures the extraordinary moment when the Chalk Lane Creek overflowed, carrying away cars.
Amateur captures nature's fury in Toowoomba
The 2010 Mashable Awards Winners
Take a look at this year’s Mashable Awards winners and their more-than-worthy finalists in this celebratory infographic by Shane Snow. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!
The 2010 Mashable Awards Winners
Raging floods bear down on Brisbane
The Brisbane River has broken its banks amid dire predictions of the biggest floods to hit Queensland's capital since 1974. The weather bureau says the river is expected to reach major flood levels tomorrow afternoon and rise further on Thursday. Water is also rising quickly in the Bremer River at Ipswich, west of Brisbane, where it is expected to peak close to 19 metres.
Raging floods bear down on Brisbane
Pouring rain worsens NSW floods
The State Emergency Service (SES) says heavy rain in northern New South Wales is worsening flooding in the area. A further 200 millimetres of rain is expected within the next 36 hours as the risk of major flooding increases on the north and mid-north coasts.
Pouring rain worsens NSW floods
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