Natasha Harth has worked as a professional photographer for over 20 years. She is now Communications Officer at Bundaberg Regional Council, and enjoys photographing and writing about local arts, community events and environmental projects.
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.
Residents can access flood gauge mapping to know their flood risk on the Bundaberg Regional Council Disaster Dashboard at disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au.