Check this out!

Evacuations ordered for St George - Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldEvacuations ordered for St GeorgeSydney Morning HeraldQueensland authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for the inland town of St George, as it faces a record flood, with the Balonne River expected to peak at up to 15 metres. Meanwhile, the body of Roma mother Jane Sheahan, swept away in ...Southern Qld town evacuated as river risesABC OnlineEvacuations begin in St George as Roma and Mitchell mop up from floodwatersThe AustralianQld floods worsen, evacuations beginSky News AustraliaHerald Sun -NEWS.com.auall 594 news articles »

Floods ravage two Australian states - Stuff.co.nz
Floods ravage two Australian statesStuff.co.nzQueensland authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for the inland town of St George, as it faces a record flood, with the Balonne River expected to peak at up to 15 metres. Authorities issued the order this afternoon after weather bureau ...

Queensland town of Bollon set to go under water - Herald Sun
BigPond NewsQueensland town of Bollon set to go under waterHerald SunBalonne Shire Mayor Donna Stewart says Bollon, west of St George, is already cut off by floodwaters and is likely to be completely immersed again - as it was in 2010. Things are not looking much better for St George. Ms Stewart says new estimates by ...Council floods Facebook with warningsNinemsnall 11 news articles »

Qld's floodwaters move downstream to NSW - TVNZ
Qld's floodwaters move downstream to NSWTVNZBalonne Shire Council advised residents on Sunday morning to leave via the Moonie Highway while access remains open. Mayor Donna Stewart said the Balonne River has risen faster than expected and is likely to eclipse record levels by mid-Monday, ...and more »

Hopes for a spectacular cotton crop are washed away - The Australian
Hopes for a spectacular cotton crop are washed awayThe AustralianThis was tipped to yield an unprecedented five-million-bale national crop, as the main cotton area along the Balonne, Condamine, Gwydir, Namoi and Macintyre valleys were harvested in April and May. But last night the Australian Bureau of Agricultural ...and more »

Rising Australian floodwaters spark mass evacuation - Vancouver Sun
Rising Australian floodwaters spark mass evacuationVancouver SunSt George has seen major flooding twice in the past two years, with the swollen Balonne River hitting a record 13.4 metres (44 feet) in March 2010. The town was swamped again during last year's unprecedented flooding emergency, which claimed 35 lives ...and more »

Joyce urges St George residents to leave before compulsory evacuations - ABC Online
Joyce urges St George residents to leave before compulsory evacuationsABC OnlineFor further enquires call the Balonne Shire Council on (07) 4620 8888. Gathering points are being set up at Wattle Glen and Westmar for those who decide to leave. If you choose to evacuate from St George, register with the Red Cross via phone on 1300 ...

Thousands evacuated as the waters rise in northern NSW - Adelaide Now
Brisbane TimesThousands evacuated as the waters rise in northern NSWAdelaide NowThe Department of Community Safety (DCS) said floodwaters from Mitchell will impact St George in coming days, but the Balonne River is now expected to peak at 13.6 metres, down from the earlier prediction of 14 metres. Extra State Emergency Service ...Floods force evacuations in NSWABC OnlineThousands evacuated from NSW floodsTVNZHeavy rain increases the flood threat in QLD and NSWStock and Landall 592 news articles »

Anna Bligh interview in Roma today - Toowoomba Chronicle
BigPond NewsAnna Bligh interview in Roma todayToowoomba ChronicleSt George is going to get the Maranoa and Balonne and they are both in very significant flood, St George is now planning for a 14m. Council will begin re-erecting the levy bank tomorrow. We hope it is not necessary but we can plan for that.Assistance available for Qld flood victimsNinemsnall 7 news articles »

Queensland towns on flood watch - ABC Online
ABC OnlineQueensland towns on flood watchABC OnlineThe bureau's hydrology team say towns like St George on the Balonne River, and Charleville on the Warrego River, could see major flood levels next week if there's heavy rain. St George was flooded in last summer's disaster and both centres saw major ...and more »

Balonne