Monday, January 31, 2011

Cyclone closing in on Queensland!

Hundreds of Tourists flee Queensland as Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, warns people that Cyclone Yasi was going to hit the northen Queensland coast hard. The wind is measured to be going at 250Km/h! Towns and Islands have been evacuted and extra airline carriers have been used to transport people out. The flights fare are from at least $149 to $199!
Around 350 people are going to arrive to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. A mass Evacution is still going on.

More at:http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/queensland-cyclone-yasi/story-e6frf7l6-1225998128938

Djokovic Wins!

On Sunday 30th of January, 2011, Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open. He won straight sets against Andy Murray, the scores 6-4, 6-2, 6-3.
Djokovic was the attacker that game, while Murray was the defender, as Djokovic launced many hard shots.
Murray lost it when he hit too low, handing over a win to Djokovic.
This is the second Australian Open that Djokovic has one in straight sets!

more at: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/australian-open-2011/roof-decision-delayed-until-players-walk-on-court/story-fn77kxzt-1225997017422

Friday, January 28, 2011

New Zealand clashes with Cyclone Wilma

On the 28th of January, 2011, the north island of new Zealand was battered by Cyclone Wilma. Shelters are now being constructed to hold 70 people, who had to be evacuated.
280mm of water fell in the area, blocking roads and some sewage plants. A water Treatment facility was also damaged. There are also some power outages Taupo bay, and a few others also have been reported having outages too.
This severe weather is now moving south.