QLD:Brisbane River to peak below 1974 level

AAP General News (Australia)
01-13-2011
QLD:Brisbane River to peak below 1974 level

Queensland authorities say the Brisbane River is rising to a peak below five metres
.. under the 1974 flood level .. but warn this peak will still be devastating.

Authorities had earlier expected the river to peak at 5.2 metres this hour (0400 AEST)
.. down from an even earlier forecast of 5.5 metres.

Energex says 125-thousand homes and businesses …