Floodway between Emerald and Capella. The road was closed to all other cars except 4WDs, now it is closed completely as the water keeps rising. Photographer: Jodi Harrold. Compliments of ABC Capricornia.With clean-up underway in Emerald, recovery centres opened throughout Central Queensland and the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton expecting to peak within the next 24 hours, Central Queensland University (CQU) announced that it would donate $10,000 to the Premier of Queensland's Disaster Relief Appeal to assist community members affected by the Queensland floods.

"The floods here have caused widespread damage in our communities across Central Queensland. This will help provide immediate help," said CQU Vice Chancellor John Rickard.

Professor Rickard, among a number of staff members making private donations to the fund, made an appeal to all employees who were able to contribute in some way to recovery efforts.

More information about how you can donate is located at http://www.thepremier.qld.gov.au/news/initiatives/floods/donations.shtm

To donate to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal call 1800 440 074. Funds will be distributed by the Red Cross.

Turning off the power Grey Street in Emerald. Photographer: John Van Hees. Compliments of ABC Capricornia.
Rockhampton's Riverside Park under water. 11am, Monday 28 January, 2008. Photographer: Linda Porter. Compliments of ABC Capricornia.