6th Jan 2021 12:03 PM | Updated: 7:56 PM
UPDATE 3PM: A severe weather warning for the Whitsunday region, lower Burdekin and central coast has been cancelled. This may lead to flash flooding in the northeast tropics and central coast. The Bureau of Meteorology says the situation will continue to be monitored and severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if necessary. Minor flooding is expected along the Don River with Russells Crossing at Telegraph Rd in Bowen closed to all traffic. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it s flooded, forget it. Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
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Subscriber only If you ve ever stood next to an emu, you d know the deep and intimidating guttural sounds they produce in their throats. But at a wildlife park an hour s drive from Mackay, the emus politely eat food out of your hands while eastern grey kangaroos gently nudge you for a second helping. An emu at Bredl s Wild Farm. Picture: Contributed Bredls Wild Farm is also home to five cassowaries, Stella the southern-nosed wombat, Mimi and Bubbles the deer, talking birds, goats, koalas, possums, a sugar glider, a spencer s goanna, alligators and saltwater crocodiles. The Spencer s monitor, or goanna, at Bredl s Wild Farm, Bloomsbury. Picture: Contributed, Sticky Designz