Ashley Clark is a former local newspaper journalist. She's now a content producer at Bundaberg Regional Council and likes writing about community events.
Bundaberg Regional Council advises people in the following areas to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY due to major flooding on the Burnett River which will cause property inundation and isolation.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises major flooding will be occurring at Bundaberg expected to reach 7.00 m by 3 pm Tuesday, 10 March, continuing to rise to 7.5 m around 3 am Wednesday 11 March, similar to levels experienced in December 2010. When the Burnett River reached 7.00 m the Tallon and Burnett Bridges will be closed.