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CYCLONE MARCIA "NOT LIKE 2011"
Can I say to all residents in the South East.. the advice I have received is very clear, that this is NOT LIKE the 2011 severe weather event that we experienced. Prior to 2011 we had the wettest December on record, and the catchments were saturated... at the moment we are seeing localised flooding, and further modelling is being done.

That's according to the Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk
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For now, Premier Palaszczuk is most concerned for the people in Biloela, where the category 2 system is heading.

There will still be destructive winds. Please stay in your home.

She's confirmed the Defence Force have been asked to assist with the assessment and clean up of damage, particularly in the Yeppoon and Rockhampton areas.

Until now, there have been NO REPORTS OF INJURIES ... the Premier thanking emergency crews for their work.

Meantime, also new in the past hour or so:

>>> A severe weather warning has been issued for Brisbane for damaging winds and heavy rain.

The warning predicts falls of more than 300mm of rain, flash flooding and river flooding, and 90km/h winds.

The warning extends to Saturday.

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Katarina Carroll
@QFES_chief
#QFES crews have completed >300 #TCMarcia jobs + #SES vols finished >1200 jobs in 24h. Great work all #staysafe
Feb. 20, 2015
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>>> A 32 year old male surfer's been pulled from the water by lifeguards at Kirra, after losing consciousness in rough surf at around 3.30m. He was transported in a serious, but stable condition to Tweet Heads Hospital.

Throughout the day, dozens of surfers have been spotted in the swells right along the Qld coast.

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Saskia Edwards
@SaskiaEdwards1
@QFES_chief says a mother and child have been rescued at Burpengary from #TCMarcia http://t.co/AHm4ET2JFd
Feb. 20, 2015
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>>> 12 Seqwater dams are currently spilling and operational releases are being made from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe Dam to manage inflows.

Based on current forecasts Seqwater does not expect to have to make gate releases from Wivenhoe Dam as a result of this event but will continue to closely monitor all dam levels, rainfall and potential consequences of inflows into the dams across the region.

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RACQ
@RACQOfficial
Multiple crashes affecting Brisbane peak hour - drive to the conditions and turn your headlights on! #bnetraffic
Feb. 20, 2015
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QPS Media Unit
@QPSmedia
"If you absolutely need to go out there, please call 131 940 to check road closures." - Dep Com. Gollschewski
Feb. 20, 2015
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>>> At the moment, the Australia v Bangladesh World Cup match at the Gabba is scheduled to go ahead tomorrow, with the ICC saying they'll leave the decision til the last minute.

A call will be made based on the conditions closer to the time, with the match able to be reduced down to 20 overs per side if required.

>>> The event's been declared a 'catastrophe' by the Insurance Council..which means it's:
Established a taskforce of insurers to identify and address any issues.
Activated its disaster hotline - 1800 734 621 – to help affected residents who are not sure which insurer they are with, or who have general inquiries about the claims process.
Activated its disaster team.
by Brisbane News Team 2/20/2015 7:52:21 AM
THAT'S US!
The news team's signing off for the night...

Stay high & dry, overnight... we'll be back to bring you update from 4.30am Saturday.

In the meantime, here's some contacts if you have any dramas overnight -

For all life threatening emergencies phone Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance
• 000

Do you need assistance from your local SES members?
• State Emergency Service 132 500

Are there burst pipes in your area?
• Seqwater 1800 771 497

Have you lost water supply to your home, are there taste and smell issues with your drinking water?
• QLD Urban Utilities 13 23 64
• Unitywater 1300 086 489

To report any fallen powerlines or electric shocks
• Energex Emergency 13 19 62 (24/7)

If you have lost power or are experiencing electricity supply problems call:
• Energex Power outages 13 62 62 (24/7)

by Brisbane News Team 2/20/2015 8:03:37 AM
MARCIA UPDATE - 6am 21 Feb 2015
Marcia has weakened further overnight, and is now a tropical low - ex-Tropical Cyclone Marcia.

The system is now moving at about 18 km per hour, and is set to reach Brisbane mid-morning.

Some six-hour rainfall totals over 200mm are possible.

Although winds are generally easing around the system, and so damaging winds are becoming less likely, there is still the chance of some damaging gusts to about 90 km/hr near the coast.
Here's the update from the bureau:

Details of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Marcia at 1:00 am EST:

Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 35 kilometres of 25.1 degrees South 151.2 degrees East, estimated to be 135 kilometres south of Gladstone and 115 kilometres west of Bundaberg.

Movement: south southeast at 18 kilometres per hour.

Ex-tropical cyclone Marcia has continued to weaken over land overnight, and no longer maintains a tropical cyclone structure. The system is moving south-southeast over the northern Wide Bay district.

Ex-Marcia remains capable of producing heavy rainfall, and also the possibility of a few locally damaging wind gusts, particularly over higher terrain. Hence a Severe Weather Warning has been issued to replace the Tropical Cyclone warning, combining with the pre-existing Severe Weather Warning for the Wide Bay and Burnett district south of Bundaberg, and the Southeast Coast district.

Hazards:

Heavy rainfall is occurring about coastal and adjacent inland areas between Bundaberg and Gympie, and this area of rainfall is expected to translate southwards with the system tonight and Saturday morning. A Flood Watch is current for the area.

Widespread areas of gales are no longer expected. However, locally damaging winds with gusts to 90 km/h remain possible about exposed coastal and elevated areas.

Abnormally high tides will be experienced between Bundaberg and Coolangatta with water levels expected to rise to near the highest tide of the year on the high tide. People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible.

Dangerous surf is also expected.

by Brisbane News Team 2/20/2015 7:11:51 PM
EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE MARCIA UPDATE - 7am
We've woken up to some good news - Tropical Cyclone Marcia is no more, with the system downgraded overnight to a tropical low.

Here's what we know:
- The last update from the weather bureau was just before 2am this morning ---
- At that time, the system had been downgraded.
- It was estimated to be 135 kilometres south of Gladstone and 115 kilometres west of Bundaberg.
- As for Brisbane, this is officially 'the calm before the storm' - forecasters say we'll cop up to 100mm of rain in a couple of hours, and gusts up to 60km/h from later this morning.
- As at 6.45am, the rain band was almost into the Northern suburbs.
- Two RAAF planes are on the way North to assess the damage.
- Troops will assist, helping residents as they begin mopping up.
There's a stack of ROAD CLOSURES today across the State... a heap in the Brissy area you need to be aware of.

Before you go anywhere check the FULL LIST, and remember if it's flooded, FORGET IT!
by Brisbane News Team 2/20/2015 9:04:17 PM
Amongst the rain & winds from ex-#TCMarcia, a sever thunderstorm warning's been issued for SEQ. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-UWwNKIMAAPBrG.png

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/20/2015 9:33:33 PM
Extra Police & the Army are moving into #TCMarcia damage zones - looting has started, 3 teens nabbed near a burgled bottle-o #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/20/2015 9:34:33 PM
UPDATE FOR IPSWICH RESIDENTS - 7.45am
The Ipswich City Council's issued an update for residents, here's what you need to know:

by Brisbane News Team 2/20/2015 10:00:56 PM
EX-TC MARCIA UPDATE 8am

by Brisbane News Team 2/20/2015 10:20:48 PM
The weather bureau predicts this Severe Thunderstorm will hit Strathpine by 9.20am. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-UiSEgIIAAJcMs.png

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/20/2015 10:23:11 PM
No word yet on tonight's @Reds_Rugby v @westernforce Super Rugby game at Suncorp - meeting now to decide.
#mmmbrisnews
#cmonredsitsonlyrain

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/20/2015 10:44:15 PM
EX TC MARCIA UPDATE - 11am

This rain smashing Brissy at the moment is thanks to ex-TC Marcia - it's the tail end of the system, which was downgraded to a tropical low overnight.

It's now steadily moving south, after wreaking havoc up north.

60,000 people are still without power, and up to 600 homes destroyed or inundated around Yeppoon and Rockhampton.

Locals up there are panic buying... with lines stretching hundreds of metres outside the few fuel and food shops still open.
Closer to home, strong winds from the tropical low whipped up a water spout off the Sunshine Coast this morning.

It went inland and did some damage at Moooloolaba.
Breaking News
@c__1651421
Photo: Residents assessing damage around a Sunshine Coast, Queensland, school after water-spout made landfall - Jo… https://t.co/0Q6td7ai0K
Feb. 21, 2015
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Some pretty cool vids have started popping up online:

The crazy vision from the Water Spout that has hit Mooloolaba State School, courtesy of Higgins Storm Chasing.
Click to view Facebook VideoZinc 96via Facebook at 10:12 AM

Meantime, forecasters say we're bearing the brunt of the rain now, though some strong winds up to 125 km per hour may still come.

They're expecting the system to move back off the coast at Brisbane sometime this arvo... and after that, believe it or not, there'll be sunshine.

The worst would've officially passed.

The bureau says tomorrow there's only a slight chance of a shower, mostly coastal... and a top of 31.
by Brisbane News Team 2/21/2015 1:13:40 AM
EX TC MARCIA UPDATE - midday

Here's what's new:
The leftovers of ex-TC Marcia is passing over Brisbane at the moment - flash flooding is likely, with falls up to 100 mm expected, along with gusts up to 125 km per hour.
- The bulk of the storm activity has now moved offshore... there is the chance of another water spout similar to what we saw in Mooloolaba earlier today.
- The Premier is due to fly out to Rockhampton this arvo.
- She's spoken with the Defence Force - they're on standby to help out wit mopping up. 350 soldiers are ready to head north from Brissy whenever they're needed, and another 350 from Townsville, as well as helicopters.
- This morning, the AFD's been flying over the damage zones with 2x RAAF planes to assess the damage - the Premier's waiting for results/feedback from that.
- They're estimating up to 600 homes have been damaged or inundated.
Damage in Yeppoon
- More than 50 schools are damaged at this stage... there may be more. There will be an update at 3pm on SUNDAY to let kids know the plan for the coming week.
- Healthwise, the Premier says she's pleased to confirm there's been no injuries recorded. Both the Yeppoon and Rockhampton hospitals are operational.
- 89 per cent of Rocky is without power - the Premier saying this is now their biggest worry...generators are being brought in to power traffic lights in the major intersections in Rocky and Yeppoon.
by Brisbane News Team 2/21/2015 1:56:41 AM
CURRENT RADAR pic from @BOM_Qld - the tail end of ex-#TCMarcia is over Brisbane at the mo. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-VTe_-IIAAKkZy.png

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/21/2015 1:58:56 AM
FOUND SAFE! - TEENS SWEPT AWAY IN FLOODS
4.30pm

A desperate search for three teenage boys feared swept away in floodwaters on the Sunshine Coast has been called off after they were found safe and well.

Police helicopters and swift-water rescue crews had been deployed to help with the effort which began after unconfirmed reports the youths may have been sucked into a creek at Beerwah early Saturday afternoon.

A police spokeswoman confirmed the trio had been found without injuries and were being treated by paramedics.

Witnesses reportedly alerted authorities after seeing the teenagers clinging to a tree amid floodwaters near Old Gympie Rd opposite Beerwah State School.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said its crews responded to reports of children playing near flood waters in the creek but none was there when they arrived.

Almost three hours later they were eventually located in the same area.

There has been localised flooding throughout central and southeast Queensland due to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Marcia.

* Earlier - Emergency services are desperate to find three teenagers who were last seen hanging onto a tree in Beerwah just south of Sunshine Coast.
MeganMackander
@MeganMackander
BREAKING: three kids missing in floodwaters at Beerwah. Land, water and air search underway. @the_daily #bigwet http://t.co/7Tlz6xOfUC
Feb. 21, 2015
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The teenagers were last seen near an Old Gympie Road bridge crossing in Beerwah just after noon.
Queensland Police are still on scene with Queensland Fire and Rescue swiftwater crews trying to locate the teens.
It is believed the teens were swimming in dangerous flood waters when they were last seen clinging on to a tree.
A search and rescue helicopter is also in the air and assisting with the search.
by Sydney News Team 2/21/2015 5:13:59 AM
Missing teens near Beerwah have been found safe & well. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/21/2015 6:24:07 AM
.@TonyAbbottMHR "we've seen on our TV screens and in newspapers evidence of a new dark age that's settled over Syria and Iraq" #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 12:11:29 AM
.@TonyAbbottMHR "already at least 110 Aust have travelled overseas to join the death cult in Iraq & Syria,at least 20 are dead" #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 12:16:45 AM
.@TonyAbbottMHR "as of last Sept, 55/57 Aust extremists then fighting w terrorist groups in Syria & Iraq had been on welfare #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 12:20:31 AM
.@karmichaelhunt and his lawyer have left Ballymore after meeting with @Reds_Rugby officials this morning. Team trains at 4pm. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 1:30:36 AM
Scentre, the owner of Westfield in Aust & NZ, says there is NO imminent terror threat to its shopping centres. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 1:45:18 AM
And the winner for Best Picture #Oscars2015 is....Birdman. Yep @bannakin, you picked it! #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 5:08:09 AM
Other #Oscars2015 gongs - Julianne Moore for Best Actress for Still Alice & Eddie Redmayne Best Actor for Theory of Everything #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 5:11:53 AM
#TCMarcia clean up in Rocky's tough enough without thieves pinching 4 of these powering traffic lights! #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-gclJSIQAAozKQ.png

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 5:54:41 AM
HAVE YOU SEEN TALITHA?

Talitha Baker
Police are asking for our help to find an 18 year old woman, reported missing from Ipswich.
Talisha Baker was meant to go back to a home in Churchill yesterday around 2pm, after previously travelling to Ipswich around 9.30am yesterday morning.
Police and family are worries, as she has a medical condition and it's not like her to not stay in touch..
Talitha is Caucasian, about 163cm tall with a slim build, dark brown hair and a fair complexion. She was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt with butterflies, denim shorts, black shoes and carrying a white library bag.
Anyone with info is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

by Natasha Jobson 2/23/2015 7:20:42 PM
Campbell Newman busy in political retirement, writing a memoir to 'set the record straight'. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 8:28:14 PM
Bali Niners lawyer admits they don't have much chance of winning a last ditch legal challenge, but they'd 'hate not to try'. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 8:52:01 PM
.@MyMateDobbo tells @BrisGrillTeam no truth to rumours of NRL takeover at @goldcoasttitans, just fact finding mission today. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/23/2015 9:12:17 PM
Insurance Council of Aust says 8950 claims have been lodged over #TCMarcia. Est insurance losses at $53.4 million. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 2:23:58 AM
CCC responds after copping it for the way it's handled drugs investigation linked to footy players #mmmbrisnews #NRL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-lA2VzVIAAymjl.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:11:54 AM
"any further arrests of current or former sportspeople will occur by the end of this wk or early next" #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-lCwzDUMAAQ9ov.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:19:15 AM
#TCMarcia insurance bill passes $50m #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-lEr-hUIAA9-qt.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:28:01 AM
"Today the NRL is taking control of the @GCTitans" @NRL boss Dave Smith. #NRL #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-lGAGxUAAEen0I.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:33:04 AM
"It's not the end of the world, we're announcing a long term commitment to the GC, long term commitment to the club" @NRL #mmmbrisnews #NRL

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:35:11 AM
The existing board at @GCTitans remains as is. #NRL #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:36:37 AM
"All of the players' contracts are secure, everyone will get paid...the club will be restructured" #NRL #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:38:03 AM
"We will bring this club (@GCTitans) back to the community" @NRL CEO Dave Smith #NRL #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-lHetmUIAAdkfN.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 3:40:00 AM
Chris Gayle take a bow. 215 off 147 balls including 16 sixes (yep, no typos there). bit.ly/1BKMoxF #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 7:14:00 AM
MISSING BOY: 12 yo last seen at Thorneside train station yest at 5pm. Family worried as not like him. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-ocO98UIAAdtEA.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 7:10:38 PM
CRACKDOWN ON DOLE BLUDGERS

Anyone on welfare faces a tougher time ahead, with Federal Government plans to condense 35 different types of payments into 5.

Canberra's plan, which will be announced today, will see handouts separated into working age people, carers, aged pensioners, people with permanent incapacity and people with children.

It could see more than half of people on a disability pension booted off.

Young unemployed people will be the first target, with the idea that they not get too used to the idea of being on welfare.

The Government's made a commitment though that no one on an existing payment will be worse off under the changes.

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by Natasha Jobson 2/24/2015 7:25:26 PM
12yo boy missing at #Thorneside found safe and well this morning. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/24/2015 10:46:41 PM
.@Socceroos legend Mark Bresciano's retired from int football. 35 yr old's played for Aust since 2001 #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-pfo8TVIAEnJDF.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/25/2015 12:04:41 AM
Stats of retiring @Socceroos legend Mark Bresciano: #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-pge6GUsAAgqmn.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/25/2015 12:08:16 AM
Low act! 17 generators now stolen in the cyclone-hit Rocky area. Some were powering traffic lights. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-pnHhCUYAADbhn.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/25/2015 12:37:01 AM
QCAT Court in Queen St evacuated while police check out suss powder package found in the mail. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/25/2015 1:10:53 AM
#TCMarcia insurance update: 11,250 claims, est $67 million in losses. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 2/25/2015 2:58:37 AM

Triple M Brisbane Newsfeed

Read the latest from the Triple M Brisbane. If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll know about it.

CYCLONE MARCIA "NOT LIKE 2011"

THAT'S US!

MARCIA UPDATE - 6am 21 Feb 2015

EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE MARCIA UPDATE - 7am

UPDATE FOR IPSWICH RESIDENTS - 7.45am

EX-TC MARCIA UPDATE 8am

EX TC MARCIA UPDATE - 11am

EX TC MARCIA UPDATE - midday

FOUND SAFE! - TEENS SWEPT AWAY IN FLOODS

HAVE YOU SEEN TALITHA?

CRACKDOWN ON DOLE BLUDGERS