Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Monsoon Flooding

Davis Road Crossing

The rain has continued in Mount Isa and surrounding areas. This is the Leichhardt River at the Davis Road crossing. All this water flows into Lake Moondarra which has risen from 15% to 100% capacity in 4 weeks.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Flooding Rains

Gilliat Channel Flooding
Driving home I was held up by flooding just outside Julia Creek. This is the Gilliat Channel that I was finally able to cross after waiting for two nights while the rain and water drained till this passable level.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Three Sisters of Stone

Three Sisters, Katoomba

I drove through Katoomba on my way to Sydney and saw this classic Australian icon, The Three Sisters named Meeni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Dubbo

Macquarie River, Dubbo
I visited Dubbo in central New South Wales and went for a walk along the Macquarie River. On the right you will notice some sand, that is Sandy Beach.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Gateway Duplication

Gateway Upgrade

The Gateway Bridge over the Brisbane River is being copied and placed about 20m to the east (left).

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Ship

Ship

If you take a drive down to Pinkenba on the north side of the Brisbane River you will find lots of industrial sites and ship loading facilities.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

Beach Bench

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If you take a walk between Kings Beach and Happy Valley at Caloundra you will find this wonderful bench seat.