Queensland Cops a Soaking as Ex-cyclone Leaves Its Mark

Roads have been cut and properties may be isolated for months after heavy rain caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to lash Queensland. Days after Kirrily crossed the coast, the former cyclone is still making its presence felt with widespread rain lingering in the state’s northwest. South of Cloncurry was one of the worst hit, with Seymour Gap receiving 256mm in 24 hours, while 244mm fell at Kirby. Further south at Winton, all roads are cut with some properties set to be isolated for up to two months due to floodwaters. Winton Mayor Gavin Baskett isn’t complaining. “I am not anti-flood. The whole shire, all the graziers, feel that rain is gold out here,” he told AAP....