The Latest Breaking News from Burketown

In 1984, Denis Bartell crossed Australia’s Simpson Desert alone in a 390-km trek

In 1984, Australian explorer Denis Bartell walked 390km from west to east across the Simpson Desert in a three-week solo journey with no backup vehicles. Bartell had already crossed the desert more than 30 times in four-wheel-drive vehicles and studied the records of earlier explorers before making the journey on…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Indigenous rangers make 'incredible difference' during Gulf of Carpentaria flood emergency

Hard-hit residents in Burketown, where nearly 40 houses were inundated, are praising the work of a small group of Indigenous rangers who were some of the first responders during and after the emergency.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

Flooded Gulf of Carpentaria communities shocked by generosity as truckloads of donations arrive

Much-needed supplies have arrived in flood-hit towns thanks to the work of two men and a handful of businesses, who say the government and media must do more to help.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Australia flooding: Residents warned to avoid crocodile-infested waters amid record floods

Almost 100 residents of remote Burketown have been evacuated amid record floods

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Crocodile warning as record-breaking floods continue

As floodwaters slowly ease in remote Burketown, the residents who refused to evacuate have been warned of unseen hazards and crocodile sightings.

The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023

Emergency operations continue after 'catastrophic' flood at Gulf of Carpentaria

Widespread destruction of property and major cattle losses are taking a mental toll on residents impacted by floods in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Emergency services are flying more supplies into isolated communities that are expected to be cut off for months yet.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

Residents stranded in crocodile-infested flood town in Australia

There have been several reported sightings of crocodiles swimming in flood waters in Burketown

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2023

Queensland floods: Burketown residents warned of crocodile-infested waters ahead of expected peak

Authorities say community still in town could be isolated for up to two weeks with water levels continuing to rise

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2023

Flooding peaks in Gulf of Carpentaria with about 40 homes inundated in Burketown

Flood levels remain at unprecedented heights in Queensland's gulf region, where it will be weeks before evacuated residents can return home. Station owners say they fear what they will find when the water recedes.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

More rain across flooded Queensland region brings ‘extended peak’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2023