Just had a call from a mate who is heading south out of Longreach. He said there had been over an inch of rain overnight in the area and all roads south towards Jundah etc. have been closed. He is heading for Quilpie and is now on his way to Blackall to see if there is a way through from there. Otherwise it's a long detour to Quilpie via Charleville on the bitumen.

Also he said there are roadworks on the Landsborough (Matilda) Hwy. between Longreach and Winton and unfortunately a road train has become bogged about 80ks north of Longreach and the Highway is currently closed.

Just through I'd post this in case anyone is heading out that way it may be a good idea to call the Longreach Tourist Infomation people.

Erich