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The Thomson River may reach the major flood level in Sale as early as tonight.

Cr Laurie Koranski and Teresa Lane at the weir on the Albert River Logan City Council’s vision for the Albert River is set to become even clearer with plans to demolish Luscombe Weir. The project will remove a river barrier constructed in the 1950s to provide water for Beenleigh. It no longer serves that purpose. The removal of the weir is a joint project with City of the Gold Coast as that section of the Albert River is the city border. Removal of the barrier will also improve waterway health, enhance fish passage and eliminate future maintenance costs. Infrastructure Chair Councillor Tere...

Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey An independent study of potential routes for the Coomera Connector’s northern section has confirmed the corridor already preserved for the future road as the preferred option. The route is proposed to cross the Albert River east of Eagleby, connecting to the M1 and Logan Motorway at Loganholme. It was considered in comparison to six other alternative routes by independent traffic planners and environmental specialists. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the Coomera Connector would be critical to easing traffic ...

Flood warning as 200mm-plus Easter deluge expected Easter long weekend plans may be disrupted as southeast Queensland and NSW brace for heavy rainfall and possible flooding. Weather by Maddy Morwood Premium Content Subscriber only A flood warning has been issued for southeast Queensland with communities bracing for falls in excess of 200mm over the Easter long weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood warning for coastal catchments from St Lawrence to the Queensland - New South Wales border extending inland to the Darling Downs. ⚠️A ...

Logan City Council fights to save endangered Gossia gonoclada tree, named after former premier SatSaturday 13 MarMarch 2021 at 8:24pm The endangered Gossia gonoclada plant was considered extinct for nearly 100 years until it was discovered in Logan, south of Brisbane. ( Share Print text only Cancel Along the banks of the Albert River amateur botanist and retired school teacher Glenn Leiper inspects a rich stretch of forest at Alexander Watt Park on the outskirts of Logan, south of Brisbane. Key points: The Gossia gonoclada was considered extinct for nearly 100 years A study found there were o...