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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland

ABC

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for Queensland's western and southern interior today with some parts of the state's south-west expected to experience temperatures up to 11 degrees Celsius above average. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy said Channel Country would feel the peak of the heatwave on Tuesday or Wednesday. "Along with the heat we've also got …

Heat Queensland Channel Country Danger Warnings

7 months, 1 week ago

Queensland declared drought free for the first time in more than a decade

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In short: Queensland has been declared drought-free for the first time in 11 years. "Farmers right across the state today can access funding for drought assistance," Minster Furner said. Country looking 'amazing' At Cameron Corner, in the south-west corner of the state where Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet, Monique Betts said the country was looking sensational and …

Rain Drought Country Free Dry Queensland Declared

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Channel Country blooms as floodwaters transform outback desert, stunning tourists

ABC

Behind the bar of the Betoota Hotel, Robert "Robbo" Haken is this year fielding a common question from tourists passing through on their way to Birdsville. Famously "red dirt country", Queensland's far west is instead a blanket of vivid green, the result of months-long flooding through the desert. Big Red Tours owner Alex Oswald said tourists were "flabbergasted". "It's a …

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10 months ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily floodwaters travel through Channel Country, transform Qld outback into oasis

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In short: Floodwaters from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have revived "an astonishing ecosystem" in the Channel Country. Floodwaters from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have revived "an astonishing ecosystem" in the Channel Country. He said whenever the Channel Country flooded, tourists flocked to Birdsville to catch a glimpse of the "inland sea". He said the waterfront moving through the Channel Country was a …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qld's Channel Country welcomes slow moving flood from ex Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

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In short: Floodwaters are slowly spreading across thousands of hectares in Queensland's Channel Country. Floodwaters are slowly spreading across thousands of hectares in Queensland's Channel Country. In the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily dumping upwards of half a metre in some places in north-west Queensland, floodwaters in western Queensland are making their way downstream. "The flood would have a good …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Traditional owners, advocates say federal Threatened Species Action Plan will not stop central Australia extinctions

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A federal plan to protect threatened species has neglected almost all of central Australia and will not stop extinctions, wildlife advocates say. Key points: One location across central Australia's regions will be prioritised through the Threatened Species Action Plan Wildlife advocates and Traditional Owners say major ecological threats have been left off the plan The Department of Environment says places …

Australia Species Plan Central Federal Turner Lake

2 years, 2 months ago

Gas production costs in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will be 'staggering', report claims

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Gas exploration projects in Queensland's Channel Country will be expensive to produce, generate "significant" carbon emissions and are likely to be abandoned, a report has found. Key points: Origin Energy last month announced it would take steps to abandon its 11 exploration permits in the region The Queensland Resources Council says gas plays an important role in the transition to …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Channel Country is teeming with colour, with wet summer forecast to come

ABC

The sprawling waterways of Queensland's Channel Country are a tapestry of colourful, vibrant wildflowers. Just a stone's throw from Windorah, hues of pink, green, blue and purple reach to the horizon, something that Barcoo Shire Council Mayor Sally O'Neil said the Channel Country was famous for. Lisa Alexander says she barely had to leave Windorah to capture the Channel Country's …

Rain Country Channel Supplied Queensland Lisa Alexander

2 years, 8 months ago

'Australia's silk road': Quarry sites dating back 2,100 years reveal world-scale trading system on Mithaka country

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In the heart of Mithaka Country, in Queensland's Channel Country, traditional owners and archaeologists have unearthed what researchers have dubbed "Australia's Silk Road", dating back at least 2,100 years. Key points: Mithaka cultural landscape will be assessed for national heritage listing Quarry sites on the landscape are thought to be the largest in the southern hemisphere For the first time, …

Heritage Exhibition Cultural Country Silk Road Sites Channel

2 years, 10 months ago

Lake Eyre begins filling with water much to the delight of graziers, businesses and tourists

ABC

Few rivers in the world remain as untamed and free-flowing as those that run through the ancient landscape of the Lake Eyre Basin. Flooding in the Channel Country and Lake Eyre Basin completely transforms the landscape. Birdsville Aviation runs aerial tours across the Channel Country and Lake Eyre Basin. Mr Moreton says never in his lifetime has there been so …

Rain Flood Country Channel Lake Supplied Channel Country

2 years, 11 months ago

Channel Country gas development could increase national emissions by 60 per cent, report says

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A new report by a leading climate change expert has found that proposed gas development in the Lake Eyre Basin could increase Australia's total annual emissions by 60 per cent. Key points: Professor Ian Lowe says emissions from a proposed Queensland gas development is incompatible with government pledges to cut carbon The Queensland government says emissions reduction targets "are achievable" …

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3 years ago

Queensland Government grants oil and gas leases in Channel Country, failing to consult traditional owners

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The Queensland Government has quietly paved the way for fracking in the environmentally sensitive Channel Country, despite repeated promises to protect the area and an unfulfilled commitment to consult with traditional owners. Key points: The Queensland Government has quietly granted leases to Origin Energy to develop oil and gas over the Channel Country The move comes after an election promise …

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$Queensland asked to consult traditional owners, scientists before examining Channel Country fracking plans$

3 years, 10 months ago

Queensland asked to consult traditional owners, scientists before examining Channel Country fracking plans

ABC

Traditional owners and environmental groups in Queensland's Channel Country are imploring the State Government to pause consideration of applications for petroleum leases in the region until independent scientific assessments and stakeholder consultation are conducted. Key points: The State Government is considering 11 applications for petroleum leases in Origin Energy's name The leases cover more than 250,000 hectares of environmentally sensitive …

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