Ellen Ransley

Member since Nov 2018

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February 2020

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Houses in St George have escaped inundation after the Balonne River peaked at 12.22m this morning, as the flooded region prepares for the aftermath.

River hits peak as town prepares for mozzies

27th Feb 2020 11:37 AM

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Flood waters have reached Dirranbandi days earlier than expected, with the Castlereagh Highway expected to be closed this morning.

Flood waters reach Dirranbandi early

27th Feb 2020 8:13 AM

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Shop local incentives high on priority list of former small business owner running for Council.

Thinking local the key to growing Maranoa

27th Feb 2020 8:00 AM

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The $5.7 million St George flood levee is ‘unlikely to get a workout’ when the Balonne River peaks in the town tomorrow.

$5.7M flood levee will ‘hardly get a workout’

26th Feb 2020 3:30 PM

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Major flooding is occurring along parts of the Maranoa and Balonne Rivers, with a major flood peak of 12-12.5m possible in St George during Thursday.

Highway closed as major peak expected tomorrow

26th Feb 2020 11:00 AM

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The Andrew Nixon Bridge at St George will be closed to traffic later today as the Balonne River is expected to flow over the bridge deck.

Bridge to close as river continues to rise

25th Feb 2020 3:19 PM

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The Balonne River was practically dry two months ago, now St George is preparing for it to peak at a level not seen since 2011.

Balonne hits peak ‘just in the nick of time’

25th Feb 2020 12:14 PM

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The Balonne River is expected to peak in St George between 12.3-12.5m, meaning power will be cut to some properties.

‘Power will be cut’: Residents urged to plan ahead

25th Feb 2020 11:43 AM

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Emergency declaration covers the Balonne River between E J Beardmore Dam to the Queensland/New South Wales border in relation to flooding.

EMERGENCY: Police make flood declaration

25th Feb 2020 9:53 AM

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Major flooding is occurring along parts of the Balonne and Maranoa rivers, and the river is still rising.

IN PHOTOS: River still rising as residents leave

25th Feb 2020 8:00 AM

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