http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com Yeppoon News - Yeppoon Information - Yeppoon Events Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:01:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I made this video on the 12.Feb 2008 after the heavy rainfalls of the monsoon had cleared up for the first time. Until then it had rained for nearly 48 hours straight. Where we drive is actually on the wrong side of the road since the other (flooded ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon/yeppoon-weather/yeppoon-monsoon-2/ On a recent flight from Brisbane to Rockhampton a Virgin aircraft had to take 3 attempts to be able to finally touch down. A female passenger reported that she left her home in Brisbane at 7 AM on Thursday 13.Feb 2008 and didn't get to Yeppoon until ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon-community/yeppoon-whispers/virgin-airlines-brisbane-to-rockhampton/ Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd says "I'm sorry, Australia is sorry, we are sorry for what has been done to the stolen generation many years ago". This speech has marked a truly memorable moment in Australian history to bring together a nation across divides that have spanned many decades. The foundation ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon/yeppoon-news/kevin-rudd-says-sorry/ Yeppoon has experienced heavy rainfalls in the last 48 hours. Today was by far the biggest down poor with many local streets being closed. The road to Emu Park was closed, as well as the road to Rockhampton for some time. Roslyn Bay was cut off from the rest of the ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon/yeppoon-news/yeppoon-monsoon/ Did you know that vinegar is a powerful natural healer that not only saves us money, but also aids in the process of healing, reducing fever, make our hair shinier and lots more. As a matter of fact, vinegar was a powerful commodity in ancient times and was worth more ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon-tips/health-tips/vinegar/ Great Keppel island is a dream holiday destination in the best of times and a great day trip (or more) for visitors and locals alike. The island offers unsurpassed views back to the mainland and an ideal sub tropical climate. Surrounded by 28 km of gorgeous beaches and isolated bays, ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon-recreation/great-keppel-island/ Happy Australia day to all Aussies and I hope you all had a great day. The weather was certainly fitting for a fantastic day out at the beach. This afternoon I grabbed my trusted scooter and rode down to the beach were all the action was happening. The place ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon-community/yeppoon-australia-day/ Rockhampton is busy preparing itself for the possible floods over this weekend and the beginning of next week. Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow said that the council is currently marking telephone poles throughout the city in areas where they expect the floods to make an impact. The poles are painted with ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon/yeppoon-news/rockhampton-marks-telephone-poles-for-floods/ Local papers have confirmed since our last broadcast that Rockhampton poses serious flood threats for early next week. The Rockhampton town hall will become the nerve center for emergency operations if this eventuates. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a statement where they predict the Fitzroy River to rise some seven ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon/yeppoon-news/rockhampton-braces-for-major-floods/ With the terrible floods in Emerald at their peak today, Rockhampton residents might be at serious risk of flooding next. National Sky news have just announced that the chances of flooding in Rockhampton is high for the next few days since the rivers of Emerald (Mackenzie and Nogoa River) run ... http://www.yeppoonchronicle.com/yeppoon/yeppoon-news/rockhampton-floods/