Queensland

Postage from Canberra to the Sunshine Coast typically takes between 1 to 3 business days for standard mail services within Australia. However, delivery times can vary based on factors like the specific postal service used, local conditions, and any potential delays. For express services, you may receive your mail the next day. It's always best to check with Australia Post for the most accurate and current delivery times.

No, a legislative assembly and a parliament house are not the same. A legislative assembly typically refers to the lower house of a state legislature in some countries, where representatives are elected to make laws at the state level. In contrast, the term "parliament house" usually refers to the building where the national parliament convenes, which may consist of two houses (e.g., a lower house and an upper house) responsible for making laws at the national level.

The people of the Gold Coast, which is present-day Ghana, were primarily referred to as the Akan people, encompassing various ethnic groups such as the Ashanti, Fante, and Akuapem. They had distinct cultures, languages, and traditions. The term "Gold Coast" itself was used by European traders and colonizers due to the region's wealth in gold resources. The name was officially changed to Ghana in 1957 when the country gained independence.

As of 2017, Queensland was governed by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), led by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. The ALP won the state election held in November 2017, securing a majority in the Queensland Parliament. This victory marked the continuation of Palaszczuk's government, which had first come to power in 2015.

The Bond of 1844 was significant in the consolidation of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast as it established a framework for British governance and legal authority in the region. By requiring local chiefs to adhere to British laws and recognize British courts, the bond effectively integrated traditional leadership into the colonial administration. This agreement marked a shift from informal control to a more structured colonial governance, laying the groundwork for further British expansion and influence in the Gold Coast. Ultimately, it facilitated the establishment of colonial rule by fostering cooperation between local leaders and colonial authorities.

The Brisbane Broncos are owned by the Brisbane Broncos Limited, which is a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The majority of shares are held by the club's founding members and other stakeholders. As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the club is also associated with the National Rugby League (NRL) and has a strong community and fan base in Queensland.

Maps are aiding researchers on Fraser Island by providing detailed geographical and ecological data essential for environmental studies. They facilitate the monitoring of biodiversity, land use changes, and ecosystem health, enabling researchers to visualize patterns and trends over time. Advanced mapping technologies, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), allow for precise analysis of habitats and species distributions, contributing to conservation efforts and informed decision-making. Additionally, maps help in planning and managing tourism and recreational activities while preserving the island’s natural resources.

The distance between Newcastle, NSW, and Noosa, QLD, is approximately 950 kilometers when traveling by road. This distance may vary slightly depending on the specific route taken. It is important to consider factors such as traffic, road conditions, and any detours that may affect the actual distance traveled between the two locations.

Fraser Island is located at approximately 25.2550° S latitude and 153.1400° E longitude in Queensland, Australia.

The most devastated areas included Brisbane and Ipswich; Rockhampton, which was completely swamped for many, many weeks; the Lockyer Valley, including the towns of Helidon, Grantham, Murphy's Creek, Gatton and Laidley; areas of the Darling Downs such as Dalby, Chinchilla, Condamine and St George and the southern Downs, including Warwick and Goondiwindi; parts of central Queensland such as Theodore, Taroom, Emerald and Bundaberg; and Toowoomba, up on the range, had a devastating flah flood race through it.

It's a matter of where the Brisbane River flows.

The Brisbane floods were largely a result of the massive amounts of water that had to be released from Wivenhoe Dam into the Brisbane River. The Brisbane River does not flow anywhere near the Gold Coast, but empties into the sea at Moreton Bay.

There have been no cyclones reported in Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia. Brisbane can be affected by cyclones which occur further north, but no cyclone has ever directly hit Brisbane.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is positioned on a flood prone area of Fig Tree Pocket, one of the worst affected suburbs. Fortunately, the sanctuary has some high points, so many areas of Lone Pine survived the flood.

Whilst there was initially no news available about Lone Pine, its website (see related link) was operating again from 16 January, and photographs indicated there had been some flood damage. In the end, about 120 koalas had to be moved to higher ground, along with many other native animals. Apparently, not a single animal was lost, but there was extensive damage to the animal enclosures.

Toowoomba's flood was most unusual, as the city sits at the top of the Great Dividing Range, at an elevation of 700m.

On Monday 10 January 2011, within a 40 minute period, 150 mm of rain bucketed down on the city. This was on top of rain falling for several days beforehand, making the ground waterlogged. In fact, the ground was already sodden after weeks of heavy rain, the result of a La Nina weather pattern, which brought more rain than usual to Toowoomba in the preceding months. The rainfall recorded in September 2010 made it Australia's wettest month in 110 years.

The ground could not hold any more water, and the water began to accumulate at the quarry at the top of the range. Rocks and soil on the escarpment began to give way, and the water rushed in a torrent down the range, a 7m high inland "tsunami" that hit the valley below.

In addition, there was another torrent that rushed through the city itself, swamping the CBD completely and carrying cars away in its force. There are two main valleys running through Toowoomba, and these were overflowing as stormwater drains and creeks couldn't cope with the sudden torrent of rain. This water overflowed with the torrents from East Creek and West Creek, meeting at Gowrie Creek, creating the flooding in Toowoomba.

Yes, Browns Plains was affected by the floods in Brisbane in 1974. The area experienced significant flooding with many homes and businesses affected. The floods in 1974 were one of the worst in Brisbane's history.

• Great Dividing Range
• Great Barrier Reef
• Carnarvon Gorge
• Fraser island (the world's largest sand dune island)
• Undara Lava Tubes
• Channel country of western Queensland, including Cooper Creek and Diamantina River

Yes, Frazer island is of the coast of Queensland about a 3 1?2 hour drive from Brisbane.

Some natural disasters that ocur often in rainforests are droughts, floods, and mudslides.

The droughts are caused by the extreme temperatures in the dry season when the sun is directly posistioned upon the equator where many rainforests are.

The floods occur mainly in the wet season when the highest average annual rainfall tends to just seem to never end.

The mudslides are caused when the floods push down soil, shrubs and other ground sediments and plants and cause a moderate to large spill out of a part of the land.

The wet season through northern Queensland occurs during the summer months. Wetter conditions begin around October and November, whilst February and March are traditionally the wettest months, trailing off in April.

Moss growth in North Queensland can be challenging due to the hot and humid climate, which may not be ideal for moss to thrive. Additionally, competition from other plants for resources and potential disturbances like heavy rainfall and strong sunlight can further hinder moss growth in this region. However, certain species of moss that are adapted to these conditions may still be able to grow in North Queensland.

If it is 10am in the UK, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, it would be 8pm on the same day. Cairns is 10 hours ahead of the UK.

Yes, Queensland grocery supermarkets and other shops still use plastic bags (July 2009).

Lantana is a noxious introduced plant species found anywhere from sub-tropical rainforests to temperate bushland all along Australia's eastern coast and the hinterland regions. Lantana, or shrub verbenas, are perennial flowering plants native to tropical areas of Africa and the Americas. Some species are invasive and weedlike, due to poisonous foliage and the spread of fruit-borne seeds by birds.

The faunal emblem of Queensland is the koala.