Australian Floods

Astronomer · 01-12-2011, 12:14 AM

For those of you who don't know, the north-eastern state of Queensland, Australia is currently suffering from major floods. 12 people have already been confirmed dead, there are around 60 missing with grave concerns for most of them. The capital city of Brisbane has been evacuated, and thousands upon thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed. Most of the state has no power (and it's a pretty huge state!) All of these numbers are expected to rise. It's pretty dreadful.

I'm posting because I have a friend in Queensland who lost her home, her car, all of her belongings, and her pets. I know there are a handful of Australians on here so I encourage you to donate!

Donate to the flood relief appeal : Queensland Government

Stay safe, Queenslanders!

Paedantic Basterd · 01-12-2011, 12:24 AM

Holy ****, the Brisbane river must've become a lake. I have friends there too. Christ, that's hard to imagine.

Astronomer · 01-12-2011, 02:55 AM

Yeah it's pretty insane

And waters are only going to keep on rising! Gah!

I've never seen anything like this!

Guybrush · 01-12-2011, 04:01 AM

I'm sorry for your friends in Queensland

Best of hopes and wishes to those who are affected by this tragedy.

Fruitonica · 01-12-2011, 04:26 AM

I'm visiting my brother in Brisbane next week (assuming the airport is not underwater). It will be crazy to see the damage.

Astronomer · 01-12-2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruitonica

I'm visiting my brother in Brisbane next week (assuming the airport is not underwater). It will be crazy to see the damage.

Yeah I've been doing work for the RSPCA over the holidays and at the moment I'm in NSW, I might be doing a trip up there in a week or so as well for animal relief, it's going to be crazy seeing all the damage (assuming most of the water has dissipated...)

Mother nature is a crazy biatch!

djchameleon · 01-12-2011, 05:03 AM

how large is Queensland? I have a friend that lives there but she isn't affected by this much of the flooding

**Janszoon** · 01-12-2011, 05:58 AM

Yeah, I've been reading about this. Crazy shit! I hope any members we might have in the area are doing okay.

Mojo · 01-12-2011, 11:11 AM

It's not like I haven't seen images like these in the news before but this was really shocking. Looks pretty devestating.

FETCHER. · 01-12-2011, 11:23 AM

Pretty sickening what a natural disaster can do. Hope your mates and any member from the area are doing alright, the last picture you posted with the van really shocked me most

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01-12-2011, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Australian Floods For those of you who don't know, the north-eastern state of Queensland, Australia is currently suffering from major floods. 12 people have already been confirmed dead, there are around 60 missing with grave concerns for most of them. The capital city of Brisbane has been evacuated, and thousands upon thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed. Most of the state has no power (and it's a pretty huge state!) All of these numbers are expected to rise. It's pretty dreadful. I'm posting because I have a friend in Queensland who lost her home, her car, all of her belongings, and her pets. I know there are a handful of Australians on here so I encourage you to donate! Donate to the flood relief appeal : Queensland Government Stay safe, Queenslanders! __________________

01-12-2011, 02:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Yeah it's pretty insane And waters are only going to keep on rising! Gah! I've never seen anything like this! __________________

01-12-2011, 04:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I'm sorry for your friends in Queensland Best of hopes and wishes to those who are affected by this tragedy. __________________ Something Completely Different

01-12-2011, 05:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Yeah, I've been reading about this. Crazy shit! I hope any members we might have in the area are doing okay. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

01-12-2011, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	It's not like I haven't seen images like these in the news before but this was really shocking. Looks pretty devestating. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

01-12-2011, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Holy ****, the Brisbane river must've become a lake. I have friends there too. Christ, that's hard to imagine.

01-12-2011, 04:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	I'm visiting my brother in Brisbane next week (assuming the airport is not underwater). It will be crazy to see the damage.