1/13Birdsville Flooding Picture: Trevor Wright
In pictures: Birdsville swamped by inland sea
One of Queensland’s hottest and driest towns has been inundated with floodwater from ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily, with its world-famous racecourse on the brink of going under.
2/13Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in the water. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville
3/13Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in photos - Liam Brooker throwing a line out and hoping. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville
4/13Flood waters from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have reached Birdsville with those in the area having some fun in the water. Picture: Peta Rowlands Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Traditional Owner of Birdsville
5/13Birdsville Flooding Picture: Trevor Wright
6/13Properties remain dry, for now. Picture: Trevor Wright
7/13Birdsville Flooding Picture: Trevor Wright
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13/13Birdsville Flooding Picture: Trevor Wright
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