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Historical treasures escape worst of Qld flood
Good disaster plans have averted the destruction of almost all important historic artefacts in Queensland.
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Nature & Wildlife
Fairy-wrens hitchhike on predator’s song
Male fairy-wrens flirt with danger, singing love songs after a predator’s call, when a female is most attentive.
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Water quality concerns plague Queensland
The masses of contaminants in the floodwater in Queensland are posing threats to health and ecosystems.
History & Culture
Brisbane floods: did the dams work?
As Brisbane cleans up its murky waters, the community wonders how well the dams worked.
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Floodgates open at Wivenhoe Dam
Water is still pouring towards Brisbane from the Wivenhoe Dam, but at a lower rate than earlier in the week.
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La Niña rains to stay for months
The La Niña climate system which is responsible for much of the heavy rain in Queensland, is set to continue.
History & Culture
Queensland floods unprecedented
The widespread and devastating flooding in Queensland is being labelled as a “one in a hundred year event.”
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Animal Facebook helps homeless pets
Orphan dogs, cats and rabbits have been given their own Facebook profiles to help them find a home.
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Top 10 features of 2010
Your favourite feature articles this year revealed how to predict the weather, where to hike around Oz and which historic pubs to visit.