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The Queensland floods were followed by the 2011 Victorian floods which saw more than fifty communities in western and central Victoria also grapple with significant flooding. On 26 February 2021 the result of legal action, started in 2014 and won in 2019, was a partial settlement of A$440 million in compensation for thousands of flood victims ...
This event was overshadowed by severe flooding in January 2011. [16] The towns of Withcott and Grantham were particularly hard hit. Flood related deaths were recorded in the communities of Spring Bluff, Murphys Creek, Grantham and Postmans Ridge. [17] Many council-owned bridges in the valley were either completely gone or partially destroyed. [18]
On 10 January 2011 as part of the 2010–2011 Queensland floods, Helidon was hit by a wall of flood water caused by an extreme rain event in the Upper Lockyer Creeks and along the escarpment of the Toowoomba Range. [39] Few houses were affected directly; those that were inundated sat directly on the creek bank, lower than the rest of the town.
The establishment of the Wellcamp Airport south of the town, servicing Toowoomba, saw Skytrans being replaced by Qantaslink and REX airlines, and the reduction of airspace for the Army Aviation Centre. [citation needed] The Oakey Veterinary Hospital was established in 1952. [28] Oakey State High School opened on 28 January 1964.
Pages in category "2011 floods" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 2010–2011 Queensland ...
The Toowoomba Chronicle reflected on 10 January 2011, describing it as an "unforgettable date for many people across Toowoomba City. In reviewing the effects of the 2011 floods on the Queensland community, this was a notable Toowoomba Chronicle tabloid.
Before-and-after photos show flooded streets, overturned cars, and more destruction as a result of torrential rains and flash floods in Spain.
Flooding: Queensland: 38: 2010 Dec – 2011 Jan: 2010–11 Queensland floods. 38 confirmed deaths plus 6 people missing (presumed dead) Shipwreck: Cardwell, Queensland: 36: 1872: Shipwreck Maria. Some of the survivors were killed by Aboriginal people, other survivors were helped by Aboriginal people [113] [114] Sinking: Woolgoolga, New South ...