Update on Nickel Waste Spill into the Reef.

Following up on my article regarding the ‘Unforeseen Danger to the Reef‘ [said with all due sarcasm] due to the possible dangers of the toxic nickel waste overflowing into the reef it is my sad duty to inform you that it may already be too late.  The stretch of the Queensland Coast around Townsville received …

Aftermath

First up I would like to thank everyone who sent their good wishes and prayers not just to me but to all those who were in the path of Cyclone Ita.  It meant a great deal and really illustrated just how connected the world can be when we choose.  Things appeared quite bleak on Friday, especially …

We Were So Close – Here Comes the Rain Again

Just when we thought the worst was over the inconsiderate son of motherless goat, Cyclone Ita, has reformed and is heading straight for us.  Proserpine has already be flooded and the roads are closed between Airlie Beach and Mackay. The airport has been shut and our little house is starting to shake, considering it’s on …

Lets Check Out the Damage So Far – Cyclone Ita

  Even though Cyclone Ita was downgraded to a Category 4 as it hit the coastline it did some fairly impressive damage as it swept its way inland travelling south-westerly. Winds have dropped from 300 km/hr to 180 km/hr according to the last update but the rain and winds are still an issue. So far the …

Cyclone Ita Update

As promised I’m here to give the latest update on the monster storm that is due to hit the coast in just under an hour.  The storm system has intensified and is now on definite collision course with Cooktown and the surrounding areas. We are expecting a storm surge along the coast of up to 2 …

Thinking of those in Far North Queensland

Cyclone Ita has been steadily growing over the past 24 hours from a Category 3 to a Category 5 and it is expected to hit Cooktown tomorrow night coinciding with the 7 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time high tide.  Thousands are in its path if it makes landfall as expected. We’ve been told that people on …