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Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham isolated as flooding forces highway closures
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham isolated as flooding forces highway closures

ABC  

Road access to Western Australia's East Kimberley region has been cut off due to annual wet season flooding. Key points: Wet weather from a tropical low has caused flooding in the East Kimberley and Northern Territory The Victoria Highway and Great Northern Highway have both been closed due to flooding Main Roads WA say water over the Great Northern Highway …

Emergency Services Flooding Highway Road Town Kimberley Wyndham
East Kimberley businesses grappling with huge freight hikes fear they may miss out on flood subsidies
1 year, 11 months ago

East Kimberley businesses grappling with huge freight hikes fear they may miss out on flood subsidies

ABC  

Kimberley businesses dealing with thousands of dollars in freight hikes in the wake of catastrophic flooding may be declined subsidies if a bureaucrat does not deem their goods to be "essential". Key points: East Kimberley businesses are reeling as their freight bills double A government subsidy scheme is available to those deemed "essential" Road trains from Perth to the East …

Freight Cost East Road Businesses Robinson Goods
As the first Kimberley evacuees return home, others share survival stories amid record WA flooding
1 year, 11 months ago

As the first Kimberley evacuees return home, others share survival stories amid record WA flooding

ABC  

It was late at night when Tyrone Walter Hand became really worried. Key points: A small number of displaced Kimberley evacuees have started to return to their homes Some survivors say they thought they were going to drown Local community groups are visiting evacuees daily for activities and shopping "I was watching the water come up … just climbing and …

Return Kimberley Abc Erin Derby Erin Parke Evacuees
Kimberley residents step up to help evacuees, save wildlife amid unprecedented WA flood emergency
2 years ago

Kimberley residents step up to help evacuees, save wildlife amid unprecedented WA flood emergency

ABC  

As the record-breaking floodwaters slowly recede in northern Western Australia, stories of kindness and strange scenes are emerging. Key points: Volunteers and businesses rally to support the victims of the record flooding in the Kimberley One local pub has decided to destroy all alcohol for health and community safety reasons A chicken named Mariah has miraculously managed to survive the …

Local Flooding Flood Crossing Kimberley Supplied Abc
WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation
2 years ago

WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is promising "significant" emergency assistance relief for those impacted by Western Australia's worst-ever floods ahead of a tour of the state's soaked Kimberley region. Key points: The PM and WA premier have visited Fitzroy Crossing's evacuation centre They will return to Broome to meet volunteers and emergency workers Mark McGowan has warned flood-hit communities face a …

Homes Infrastructure Prime Minister Crossing Kimberley Supplied Albanese
Kimberley pastoralists fear property damage, stock losses from floods will be severe
2 years ago

Kimberley pastoralists fear property damage, stock losses from floods will be severe

ABC  

Kimberley pastoralists face a nerve-racking wait to assess the extent of livestock losses and infrastructure damage from record flooding across North West Australia this week. Key points: Pastoralists are nervously waiting for an opportunity to assess the damage to their properties after extensive flooding in the Kimberley Former tropical cyclone Ellie led to the Fitzroy River reaching a record of …

Property Damage Damage Livestock Station Kimberley Higher Ground Fitzroy
Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency
2 years ago

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

ABC  

People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …

Food Emergency Flood Residents Crossing Town Kimberley
Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies
2 years ago

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies

ABC  

The Australian Defence Force will help evacuate residents from the central Kimberley as authorities continue to deal with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Key points: The Defence Force has been called in to provide assistance to residents stranded by record flooding in the Fitzroy Valley An evacuation centre at Fitzroy Crossing is nearing capacity as residents leave their homes …

Emergency Supply Flooding Flood West Residents Centre
Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record
2 years ago

Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record

ABC  

Record flooding is causing havoc across the Kimberley, as residents in Fitzroy Crossing flee to higher ground while authorities warn many communities could be cut off for a week. Key points: The Fitzroy River has reached its highest level on record at Fitzroy Crossing, hitting 15.09 metres this morning Homes and businesses have been inundated and the river could rise …

Record Emergency Services Water Flooding Bridge Residents Crossing
Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength
2 years ago

Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength

ABC  

Roads have turned into rivers, cows are struggling to survive in fast flowing waters and boats have become the only form of transport in parts of the central Kimberley as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to batter Northern Australia. Key points: A flood warning has been issued for the Fitzroy River and West Kimberley District in WA Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie is …

Weather Cyclone End River Kimberley Warning Ellie