Cooby Dam News Today

A southern Queensland town is already underwater as a relentless low -pressure system is threatening low-lying homes west of Brisbane in a continuation from floods earlier in the week.

The same weather system which flooded North Queensland in recent days is delivering a steady stream of moisture stretching 3,000 kilometres right down to Tasmania, bringing wild weather.

South East Queensland is enduring its second major rain event in three months. There's a moderate flood warning for the Brisbane River and emergency alerts for isolated towns as the system that struck the north first, settles in here. Floodwaters...

Lake Cressbrook is open for boating and fishing across the Easter long weekend. Water test results have shown the bacterial levels have fallen to a reading that is safe for water-based recreation, allowing the dam to re-open for more outdoor activities. In contrast, the bacterial levels have not fallen sufficiently at Cooby Dam, which remains closed to all recreation activities as a safety precaution until further notice. Similarly, Lake Perseverance is closed for all recreation activities. The...

All public recreation areas at Cooby Dam have been closed until further notice. Toowoomba Regional Council Water and Waste Committee chair Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said Council officers had detected a bacterial outbreak (Enterococci). Cr Vonhoff said the test results meant Council had closed the facility to all recreation activities as a safety precaution. “Council will conduct its regular testing regime to determine when the dam can re-open for recreation pursuits,” Cr Vonhoff said. “The bacte...