Archive for December 30th, 2007
Shark Attack Alert, Reminiscent of 1960s
Posted by jennifer, December 30th, 2007 - under Uncategorized.
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Dear All,
In today’s Age newspaper, “Fears of ‘worst shark season’ ever as seas heat up”, see
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/fears-of-worst-shark-season-as-sea-heats-up/2007/12/29/1198778767755.html
Back in the 1960s I can recall shark attacks being rather common in Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay. Temperatures were lower then …
Cheers,
John McLean
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Happy New Year from Queensland’s Gold Coast
Posted by jennifer, December 30th, 2007 - under Uncategorized.
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The surf is up at the Gold Coast with an intense low pressure system hovering off shore. The large swells and high tides mean that the car park has been closed at the Currumbin Surf Club – but you can still get a drink at the bar.
The locals say the wild weather is reminiscent [...]
The Wet Season has well and truly arrived in the Daintree
Posted by neil, December 30th, 2007 - under Uncategorized.
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The Cooper Valley has been dumped on with exceptional rainfall over the past few days. Since Boxing Day, over 700 mm has been recorded in our portion of the catchment.
Last night I was unable to collect three travellers that had booked onto the nocturnal tour because of flooding. Another two, one from Hamburg [...]

