Friday, February 02, 2018

Emu-rgency

Hard times in the Outback.
EMUS have invaded Longreach as extreme weather of drought and flooding rains engulfs the Sunshine State.

Locals have dubbed it an “emu-rgency”, while forecasters predict rain in coming days will offer a welcome break from a scorching 45-degree heatwave and seven-year dry spell.

“It’s very unusual,’’ local Betty Forster, an ex-drover and emu-lover, said yesterday.

“But it’s been so bloody hot and dry.

“We’ve got big mobs of thirsty emu, brolga, jabiru and kangaroo coming into town, looking for a feed and a drink.

“Poor buggers, there’s nothing left out bush for them.’’

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