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Queensland
Questions about the Australian state of Queensland, on the east coast of the continent.
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What are the major towns and cities of Queensland?
The capital city of Queensland is Brisbane.
Other major cities include Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Gladstone, Mount Isa, Caloundra, Ipswich and Maryborough.
What is the postcode for the Sunshine Coast?
There are many postcodes for the Sunshine Coast. The actual suburb would need to be specified. Postcodes range from 4519 in the southern hinterland areas (e.g. Beerwah) to 4566 in the north, e.g. Noosa.
Is it always summertime in Australia?
No.
Australia has summer, autumn, winter and spring, the same as other countries. The difference is that the contrast between seasons is not as obvious as it is in countries of the northern hemisphere, and it is more marked in the southern states.
Spring begins on the 1st of September and runs through to November, Summer is from 1 December to the end of February, Autumn is from 1 March to the end of May, and Winteris from 1 June to the end of August.
In the far tropical north, there are still the four seasons, but more obvious are the 'wet' and 'dry' seasons. Late spring and throughout summer is the time when the monsoons move in, and the weather is hot and humid throughout this time, whilst winter is a dry season, and the most pleasant for travellers.
In the far north, the traditional indigenous people of Australia recognised six seasons: to view these six seasons, go to the related link below.
For most of the southern part of the continent, the weather in autumn or spring are the most pleasant times weather-wise as milder conditions prevail. The summer months are extremely hot and dry in the centre and, surprisingly, also in the south, such as in Victoria and South Australia.
Winter is pleasant in the central parts with clear sunny days but very cold nights. The winters are not overly cold anywhere in the country except in the Alps and parts of Tasmania which receive snowfall. Victoria has a tendency to be a bit wet and miserable at times during winter. Tasmania probably experiences the most marked difference between the seasons, but even Tasmania can have very cool days in summer.
Which region is known as the Sunshine Coast?
The Sunshine Coast is about 100 km north of Brisbane, stretching from the Glass House Mountains, the tip of Bribie Island and Caloundra, north to Cooloola. It extends west to Kenilworth and the Blackall Ranges. It is not to be confused with the Gold Coast, which lies 80km south of Brisbane city and ends at the Qld/NSW state border. The Sunshine Coast is known for its stretches of beaches and lovely weather, as well as being a holiday destination for all ranges of people, including the wealthy and not-so-wealthy.
I think there are smiggle shops in Brisbane... I don't see why not!
What is the tallest mountain in Queensland?
The highest mountain in Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is Mt Coot-tha, although at 287m in height, it is really just a hill. Other mountains/hills within the Brisbane City boundary include Mt Gravatt (187m), Mt Petrie (170m) and Whites Hill (120m).
Name two human activities that are threatening the great barrier reef?
- Over- fishing
- Water pollution
- Global warming
- Excess CO2 in the atmosphere
- Shipping navigating through the reef, and resultant shipping accidents
- Excessive tourism activity on the Reef
- Chemical run-off from farms - pesticides and fertilisers
- Farming activities increase acidic sediment as well
- Changing water quality on the reef, due to human interference - quality such as salinity, nutrients and increased sediment concentration
- Rising sea temperatures (different to the debatable global warming, which is not necessarily due to human activities, but entirely possibly part of a natural cycle - coral cannot handle even mild increases in temperature)
What is the time difference between Queensland and Tasmania?
In Brisbane, Queensland, Australia it is 2:30 am the next day when it is 11:30 am in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. It is currently 15 hours ahead of Central US time. It is GMT+10. It has no daylight saving time in 2016, so that difference can change when other places use daylight saving time.
How much is 250 Australian dollars in Pounds?
The exchange rate changes several times a day, so an answer stated here would not be accurate after posting. You can google foreign exchange and find several websites that will give you the rate of exchange of any two currencies in the world at the moment you ask.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Bali?
Flight:
Manchester (MAN) to Denpasar Bali (DPS)
Flight Duration * 18 hours 5 mins * Via Singapore Changi Apt, Singapore (SIN)
Distance:
The distance between Manchester, England and Denpasar, Bali is 7818 miles (12581 km).
What are toll fees on Gateway Bridge Brisbane?
Toll fees on Brisbane's Gateway Bridge are as follows:
- Class 1: Motorcycles - $2.00
- Class 2: Cars - $3.99
- Class 3: Light commercial - $5.99
- Class 4: Heavy commercial - $10.57
More information on the tollways in Brisbane can be found at the related link below. The link also specifies in more detail which vehicles are included in each of the classes.
How can one contact QLD Police?
There are a number of ways one can contact the Queensland Police. For emergencies one can call 000. Non-emergency crime reports can be made at 131 444. Fore more contact numbers one can check out the official website for the Queensland Police.
How far from dysart to mackay?
From Dysart to Mackay is a distance of about 250 km, and takes 3 hours to travel by road.
What is the distance and travel time between Toowoomba and Brisbane?
Depending upon one's point of departure (as Brisbane is a very widespread city), it takes between 1.5 hours and 2 hours to travel the approximately 120km between the two centres.
Why did the colony of Queensland develop?
Queensland was settled as a new penal (convict) colony. It was established when explorer John Oxley and Settlement Commandant Lieutenant Miller, together with a crew and 29 convicts, arrived at Redcliffe on 13 September 1824 to start a new penal colony.
In what year was Queensland formed from New South Wales?
The settlement of Moreton Bay was separated from New South Wales and established as a new Colony named Queensland (for Queen Victoria) in 1859. On 10 September 1825, the settlement was given the name of Brisbane, and no longer called the Moreton Bay colony, but it was still part of the New South Wales territory.
This act was done in opposition to the wishes of the New South Wales Governor, but the British government decided in favour of a petition from the people of Brisbane and that it would be better done now, than later. In 1859, Queen Victoria signed Letters Patent, which declared that Queensland was now a separate colony from New South Wales. On 6 June 1859, the former Moreton Bay District was granted separation from New South Wales, and given the name of Queensland, with Brisbane as its capital city. The first Governor was Sir George Ferguson Bowen.
What habitats are in the Great Barrier Reef?
There are numerous groups making an effort to help conserve the Great Barrier Reef.
- The Species Conservation Unit monitors certain vertebrate species in the Great Barrier reef and provide specialised advice to minimise human impact and its associated risks on Protected Species.
- Naming and recognition of the Great Barrier Reef in 1981 as a World Heritage Area helps raise public awareness of the need to conserve the reef, as well as enabling laws which specifically help protect the Reef.
- The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority works in assocaition with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owner groups to understand how they have managed to conserve the reef yet utilise its resources with minimal impact. Together, these two groups develop and maintain Sea Country Partnerships which will help sustain and conserve the reef.
- Australia is one of the countries of the world implementing a Biodiversity Action Plan which helps to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
- There are regions along the coast near the Great Barrier Reef where use of chemical and pesticides by farmers is being closely monitored, in light of revelations that the chemicals are damaging the ecosystem of the Reef.
Restrictions in boating, fishing, and various other activities have, increasingly, been put in place, to help protect the Great Barrier Reef from further destruction. Nevertheless, it is still an extremely vulnerable ecosystem, and remains threatened.
Can you get a train from Cairns to Ayers Rock?
No. Not directly. If you were determined to catch a train from Cairns to Ayers Rock/Uluru, you would need to do the following:
- Catch the train from Cairns to Brisbane
- Continue on the train south to Sydney - part of the journey requires travelling by bus
- Catch the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Adelaide
- Catch the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Catch a bus from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
How far does the Great Barrier Reef stretch?
The coral which makes up the Great Barrier reef is believed to extend to a depth of around 500m in some places. However, the living polyps only go down as far as 30 metres.
The water in the channel between the shoreline and the reef reaches about 60 metres in depth.
What damage was caused in the Queensland floods?
The effects of any flood - including the Queensland flood - were devastating.
The first effect was the loss of life. As of January 2011, 22 people were known to have died in the Queensland floods, and some were still missing.
The second effect was the loss of property. Not only did people lose their pets, their possessions, their homes, but many of these things were just irreplaceable, and their loss caused immense grief. The sight of one's own possessions and, in some cases, loved ones, being swept away by the flood is the stuff that continued nightmares are made of.
People lost their entire livelihoods. In Queensland, with thousands of farms and properties were completely submerged. 75% of Queensland was affected by flooding, and this meant people had lost the very way they make a living - farms, businesses, offices - everything.
Water supplies were affected. Many towns had their drinking water supply contaminated by flood waters. There was the very real fear of disease as water sat around for weeks while people wait for the waters to subside. People in the clean-up were contracting diseases and infections.
Huge amounts of debris and rubbish were carried down the river, and there were enormous environmental impacts on Moreton Bay, into which the Brisbane River empties. Animals and plants were badly affected.
There was a massive flow-on effect in the economy. Prices had to rise, especially food prices. Trade was affected, especially given that much of Queensland's primary industry was wiped out. Then there were the insurance claims and the cost of cleaning up afterwards. It is anticipated that the cost of the floods in Queensland will be in the billions of dollars.
One very positive effect was the way people banded together to help with the cleanup. Thousands of volunteers arrived to help total strangers clean up the mud and debris, or to help in other ways through donations. The way people worked together really restored everyone's faith in human nature.
A major positive effect from the Queensland floods was the renewal of the environment. Queensland has 2 basic flow paths - rain on the east side of the Great Dividing Range flows to the sea, while rain on the west side is gathered in a series of basins which flow into other states.
Much of Australia's former rich farming land has been devastated in recent decades by over grazing and placing unsustainable demands on inland water supplies. The flood washes silt downstream which covers floodplains and enriches salt ravaged country, the Great Artesian Basin is replenished, and the inland river systems are flushed of poisonous bacteria.
The Murray-Darling river system will receive the second flush in as many years. The Cooper Basin will be flushed all the way to Lake Eyre.
On the east side, the fresh water called "sweet water" is necessary for the ecology in mangrove areas. It promotes flora growth, and allows sea creatures to breed and thrive. Unfortunately, a regular flood event in the Fitzroy River in Queensland can take 75 days for the Keppel Bay to clean; and this long lasting flood will take much longer. But the long term effect will mean a bumper catch of prawns and reef fish in 2012.
What country is Queensland located in?
Yes it is. In Australia, land is broken up into eight separate areas and classified as either states or territories.
The states are Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland. Territories are; Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
What is Queensland Australia's average temperature?
It varies depending on where you are in Queensland.The Northern most part is warmer by a few degrees.For example on the Atherton tablelands it is generally milder and towards the coast more humid.So you will experience min temps from as low as 10deg to max of 26deg
How long did the Queensland floods last?
The 2010-2011 floods in Queensland started in central Queensland around 10 December.
As of January 11, the floods had still not finished. Many towns such as St George remain under threat while Rockhampton, for example, was underwater until at least mid-January.
Meanwhile, capital city of Brisbane faced massive flooding for several weeks.
Where are the people from that visit the Great Barrier Reef?
People who visit the Great Barrier Reef come from all over the world, as well as from Australia itself.
