How are the flooded Aussies?

[Snoozie]

We are able to get to emerald but why would you right now? We can even get to Rocky doing a very big divert (driving about 6.5hrs instead of 2). Duaringa is still cut.

Our house in Toowoomba is apparently ok but haven't checked since the 20ft wall of water went down the range!!!! My thoughts and prayers also with communities of Gatton, Helidon, Murphy's Creek etc who are being evacuated.

I am feeling a bit shocked seeing raging floods in such a familiar place! I know it's silly to feel that way but never would've imagined flooding like that in Toowoomba. A couple of friends have lost their cars. Just grateful they are safe.

[hools003]

I've just spoken to my Mum and Dad who are in a caravan park in Tamworth. She said that at the end of the acts tonight it was said that they were going to do a fundraiser for the flood victims next Monday at 3.30pm at Blazers, west league club ( hope I have that right!!!)
So if anyone is interested and near to there, that would be great to get as many people as possible to attend. 

[quirkycooking]

Wow, saw the news and was very shocked!!!  My small problems of a toilet that won't flush because of a flooded septic seems VERY small now!!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys in those areas too. 

[Snoozie]

I am sitting here crying. Yes. I'm pregnant and hormonal but this is incredible. I'm watching channel 9 and holding my little family tight.

I just don't know what to say I was speaking to a friend in Toowoomba and had to get off because ofthe severe storm and lightning going on there. Expecting at least 16m to hit Ipswich with missing people.

Anna Bligh said to "expect dramatic rises in fatalities".

It's all over the news, Internet and social media. I am hoping and praying people stay safe.

[cookie1]

The sight of the flash flood in Toowoomba is dreadful. I am thinking of you all and praying that the loss of life is not too bad. WAtching cars being rolled over and bobbing along in the water like balls is sickening. I feel so helpless sitting over here hardly knowing what rain looks like. My thoughts are with everyone involved no matter in what way.

[hools003]

Awww Snoozie I feel for you. Being pregnant and worrying about friends etc. 
I agree with you Cookie, isn't it weird how different both sides of the country are with the weather. We are battling fires and qld are battling floods! Stay safe everyone and i hope the rain stops very soon so the clean up can start!

[quirkycooking]

And now I've heard there's bushfires in Perth - is that right?  If only we could send our rain over there!!!  Love and prayers, Snoozie.

[faffa_70]

Yes one side of the country is literally drowning while the other is in drought and fighting fires. If only we could swap the heat and dry for some rain and put the fires out in the cross over!!

Snoozie it is all bad and unbearable enough to watch from here in the West, let alone with those pregnancy hormones and being so close to home for you as well.

Please eveyone that is effected make your safety your priority (and maybe your TMX ) every thing else can be replaced. 

[Master Moderator]

Terrible news from Down Under. My thoughts to all those that have lost loved ones, homes.....  Sorry about the late post on this topic, but I have cut myself off from the news in all media channels.

Take care Australia....

Admin

[achookwoman]

THinking of you all.   Wish I could help.   Safety first,   things, even TMX's can be replaced,  or lived without.

[miss thermo]

my sis in law has been flooded in for a few days, my niece cant get home. she is at her friends place where the water is lapping at the front door....
the media hype is frustrating for those whose family & friends living in the effected ares. i have some mates in ippy not taking it seriously because the authority's keep changing there story

[Snoozie]

I guess the problem is the situation is dynamic and the authorities can only tell you the facts as they currently are not as they may end up if hat makes sense?

Anyone who's seen what happened to Toowoomba and the low-lying areas not to mention what is currently happening in Brisbane (and what's expected to come!!!) would be wise to err on the side of caution at this time.

[Meagan]

Yes bush fires in lake clifton 100km south of Perth are mostly under control but  I think 7 homes lost and owners in the worst affected area not allowed to return for a number of days. The fire was in the estate where my inlaws used to live     Their worst fear was a fire like that. not sure if their old house survived the fire.

What a terrible start to 2011      my thoughts go out to everyone affected - the late news here doesn't look like things are going to get better any time soon!!

[Merlin]

Just wanted to say that we are thinking and praying for everyone in Queensland affected by the floods. We are all horrified by the news reports. Even though we went through Black Saturday 2 years ago in Victoria, the scenes of devastation and loss in Queensland are absolutely terrible!!! It just makes us realise even more that we are all at nature's mercy in this wonderful country of ours and every day I spend with my husband, children and family is so precious. Not only that, we are also thinking of everyone affected by the bushfires in WA. Once again, our thoughts are with you all and stay safe.

[meganjane]

Hoping that everyone stays safe and dry. The clean up is going to be horrific, my heart goes out to all who are affected.

I've just donated to the cause. The website for online donations is here.