Today, February 28, is National Red Balloon Day, a day aimed to honour and thank Australia’s brave and courageous fire fighters.
POLICE are investigating after unidentified skeletal remains were uncovered in floodwaters.
The Balonne River is expected to drop slowly over the weekend, while the Andrew Nixon Bridge will remain closed until Sunday.
Giant cod spotted enjoying the flooding Balonne River, police fine others for breaking rules.
Houses in St George have escaped inundation after the Balonne River peaked at 12.22m this morning, as the flooded region prepares for the aftermath.
Flood waters have reached Dirranbandi days earlier than expected, with the Castlereagh Highway expected to be closed this morning.
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The $5.7 million St George flood levee is ‘unlikely to get a workout’ when the Balonne River peaks in the town tomorrow.
Major flooding is occurring along parts of the Maranoa and Balonne Rivers, with a major flood peak of 12-12.5m possible in St George during Thursday.
The Andrew Nixon Bridge at St George will be closed to traffic later today as the Balonne River is expected to flow over the bridge deck.
