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23/12/2024

Let's start a holiday book club in this post. Read any good books lately? https://bit.ly/4gKhqeM

Let's start a holiday book club in this post. Read any good books lately?

23/12/2024

Raygun has shared that she's happily resolved the dispute with comedian Stephanie Broadbridge over the musical inspired by her story. https://bit.ly/4fyaGzR

The show's back on folks!

21/12/2024

Great news this morning for those needing to drive the Bruce or fly from Prossy. Travel safely!

21/12/2024

Save time in the kitchen and still wow your guests this Christmas! https://bit.ly/41KPEuz

Make this Christmas deliciously easy! Check out these simple recipes that guarantee festive flavour with no fuss.

20/12/2024

How Paul Kelly And an Unconventional Aussie Christmas Anthem Gave Us 'Gravy Day' - Star Mackay and the Whitsundays https://bit.ly/3Panxxj

Most Christmas songs are cheerful and festive, full of jingling bells, reindeer, and mistletoe. But Paul Kelly's 'How to Make Gravy' offers a heartfelt, unconventional holiday classic.

20/12/2024

If it’s flooded, forget it!

20/12/2024

Severe Weather Warning
for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:54 pm Friday, 20 December 2024.

Weather Situation: A trough associated with a developing tropical low over the tropical north is combining with a southeasterly surge to produce persistent showers and rain areas with embedded thunderstorms for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, and Central Coast and Whitsundays districts today and through Saturday morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue east of Townsville to areas to the north of Mackay for the remainder of today and through Saturday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 160 to 200 mm are likely for coastal regions, and 100 to 150 mm for inland areas.

20/12/2024

If you have a flight out of Whitsunday Coast Airport for this afternoon, it may not be going ahead - check with your airline or the WC Airport for details. 🌧

20/12/2024

Nostradamus Predictions for 2025: Doom and Gloom Ahead https://bit.ly/4iEez97

Nostradamus Predictions for 2025

20/12/2024

If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

⛔️ Flood Warning for the Pioneer River

Issued at 12:50 pm EST on Friday 20 December 2024

Flood Warning Number: 2

LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE PIONEER CATCHMENT

Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Pioneer River catchment during the last two days. River and creek level rises have been observed in parts of the catchment, with isolated minor to moderate flooding occurring.

Showers tending to rain with possible heavy rainfall at times are forecast over the remainder of Friday and into Saturday, which may cause further river and creek level rises. A Flood Watch is current for catchments between Cooktown and Mackay, including the Pioneer catchment. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Pioneer River:
Localised flooding is occurring or likely in parts of the Pioneer River catchment. Moderate flooding is occurring at Walkerston, and minor flooding is occurring at Gargett and Mirani Township. River levels along the Pioneer River itself are generally easing, and are expected to be below the minor flood level at the Mirani (manual gauge) forecast location.

River level observations are not available for the Pioneer River at Mirani (manual gauge), however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and steady. The Pioneer River at Mirani is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) during the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall but are not expected to reach minor flood levels at this stage.

The Pioneer River at Mackay is currently at 4.75 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level. The Pioneer River at Mackay is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.30m) during the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall but are not expected to reach minor flood levels at this stage.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Saturday 21 December 2024.

20/12/2024

Sad news for the Habana Carols. 32 years and not a single cancellation of the event, until now. Stay safe in this wild weather guys! - Kaley

The Carols committee has decided to cancel the 2024 Habana Carols Under the Stars on Saturday night. It's just too wet.

This was a hard decision, as in 32 years we've never cancelled, not even for covid. Postponing to Sunday was briefly considered but key people aren't available on Sunday, including Santa, who is understandably busy this time of the year.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you at next year's event on Sat 20th Dec 2025.

20/12/2024

With all this rain around there are a lot of closures due to flooding on our roads.

For the most up to date information, jump onto our emergency dashboards:
Mackay - https://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/
Whitsunday - https://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

The Bruce Highway is currently closed at Lethebrook and Pindi Pindi.

If you can avoid getting on the road is best but please take care if you have to drive. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

19/12/2024

Watch the new Superman Teaser Trailer Here https://bit.ly/4gLd6vK

Watch the new Superman Teaser Trailer Here

19/12/2024

Plenty of Weather around this morning!! Show us what it’s like where you are ⬇️

📸 Thanks to Cobey for the photos in North Eton
🎥 Thanks to Lisa for the video of Pugsley st in Walkerston

19/12/2024

It’s the last Rach & Jake show for 2024 and we started off with a bang, a fire evacuation! Happy Friday guys 👋

19/12/2024

Always remember: if it’s flooded, forget it ⚠️

🌧 A trough and weak low-pressure system will lie near the Queensland coast for the remainder of the week. This trough will draw deep tropical moisture over the coast for the next few days, with rainfall heaviest from Cooktown to Mackay over the next few days. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 35-80mm are likely on Friday. Localised heavier rainfall totals of 150mm in a six-hour period are likely during Friday, with isolated heavier falls exceeding 220mm possible. Campers and tourists near waterways are encouraged to listen to advice from authorities and seek higher ground.

For all the latest updates visit disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au

18/12/2024

50 Million views and counting, it looks like "Red One" is the action pack Christmas Hit we needed this year! Have you seen it? https://bit.ly/3VIaTZS

An all-star cast are having the time of their lives making "Red One", the breakout Christmas action movie. Have you seen it?

18/12/2024

The US Navy just recognised Tom Cruise for boosting their image through Top Gun. https://bit.ly/3VMNlmH

Tom Cruise didn’t just play Maverick – he brought the Navy to millions.