The wet season is delivering for parts of western Queensland, and some locals are saying it's the best start to the year they've ever seen.
abc.net.au/news/outback-rainfall-brings-hope-for-strong-season/101844348Heavy summer rainfall across parts of western and north-west Queensland is simultaneously lifting the spirits of graziers, while further isolating remote communities.Gulf country towns have been isolated due to floodwaterFor Scott Hays from Cliffdale Station, west of Doomadgee, the downpour was unlike anything he has seen in the seven years he has owned the property.
"I went for a fly the other day. These cows are obviously pretty lucky; they know where they're going. They've been here most of their lives, but there are only certain areas within this country that they can get away from that water," Mr Hays said. "We haven't had rain in four or five days, but there is still a large amount of water around the region at the moment," Normanton resident Johnty O'Brien said.While local rivers remained in flood, the Flinders Highway from Normanton to Cloncurry had reopened.
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