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Traditional owners sound alarm over erosion of toxic waste rock dump at NT mine
Infrastructure · Borroloola

Traditional owners sound alarm over erosion of toxic waste rock dump at NT mine

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Traditional owners say they are "really worried" about erosion at a mountain of acidic waste rock at one of the world's largest zinc and lead mines. Last week the Northern Territory mining town of Borroloola experienced one of its worst flooding events in years. Record levels of rain were recorded, reaching 274 millimetres in just 24 hours to surpass a 50-year rainfall record of 197mm set in 1974. A spokeswoman from the McArthur River Mine said there had also been "superficial erosion in a drainage channel that directs run-off from the surface of the waste rock pile into water dams" The NT government has confirmed it is investigating the erosion and will be visiting the mine this week.See the Story
Land council slams 'horror' evacuations of flood-hit Borroloola
Evacuations · Borroloola

Land council slams 'horror' evacuations of flood-hit Borroloola

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The Northern Land Council (NLC) has strongly criticised the Northern Territory government for what is has described as the "horror" evacuation of Borroloola residents. The NLC, which represents traditional owners from the region, said "poor communication" and "inadequate" planning from the NT and federal governments had left residents stranded and confused. The Australian Defence Force airlifted 380 residents to Darwin over Wednesday and Thursday last week after heavy rains brought widespread flooding to the area.See the Story
ADF continue evacuations of Borroloola residents to Darwin as McArthur River nears record flood peak
Evacuations · Borroloola

ADF continue evacuations of Borroloola residents to Darwin as McArthur River nears record flood peak

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Evacuations are continuing in the inundated remote community of Borroloola. Authorities expect the McArthur River to hit a record flood peak some time on Thursday afternoon following heavy rains associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan. On Thursday afternoon authorities revised down the expected flood peak to between 15.5 and 16.5 metres, after on Wednesday predicting the river to hit 18 metres. NT Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Matt Hollamby said there were no plans to evacuate other communities but the ADF was on stand-by.See the Story

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Evacuations · Borroloola

More than 100 people evacuated ahead of 'one-in-100-year' flood in wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan

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More than 100 people have been evacuated from the remote community of Borroloola overnight. Authorities warn more could follow, ahead of a forecast "one-in-100-year" flood expected for the region. The McArthur River was expected to reach its peak level on Thursday afternoon. Federal Emergency Services Minister Murray Watt flagged that ADF personnel and aircraft had been approved to assist with further evacuations.See the Story
Floods · Borroloola

Major Evacuation Effort as River Flood Fears Rise

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Residents in a remote Northern Territory fishing community will be evacuated over fears a major river will flood. Emergency crews announced a partial evacuation had been ordered for Borroloola after modelling showed the McArthur River was now forecast to hit a peak of up to nearly three metres higher than first thought. Territory Controller commissioner Michael Murphy said the latest forecast showed Yanyula, Garrawa and parts of Borroloola were …See the Story
Floods · Borroloola

Ex-tropical Cyclone Megan Sweeps Through Inland Northern Territory

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Major flooding and highway closures are expected as ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan continues to bring heavy winds and rain across the Northern Territory (NT). Some 700 residents in the town of Borroloola faced the worst of the cyclone on Monday evening, March 18, when it crossed the coast on the southwestern side of the Gulf of Carpentaria as a category 1 storm. The community had been due to evacuate before the cyclone but RAAF aircraft were unable t…See the Story
Borroloola · Borroloola

Borroloola food situation nears crisis point after highway severed

A business owner in Borroloola has told the NT News it has been about two-and-a-half weeks since the Gulf township has received a food delivery due to the ongoing closure of the Carpentaria Hwy.See the Story
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