January off to a wet start for the North

Samantha Campbell
Updated January 10 2017 - 12:24pm, first published January 9 2017 - 6:00pm
The Burdekin River at Charters Towers was flowing strongly over the Christmas and New Year period. 
Photo supplied.
The Burdekin River at Charters Towers was flowing strongly over the Christmas and New Year period. Photo supplied.

North Queensland has experienced varying summer rain records along the Flinders Highway from Mount Isa to Townsville, with Charters Towers receiving the majority.

Samantha Campbell

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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