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	Rivers, Streams and Wetlands - River Health Assessed According to AUSRIVAS
		The term 'river health' is similar to describing human health, as it provides an overall assessment of the health of rivers and streams.
		The better rivers and streams were generally from catchments with large proportions of native vegetation such as Scott, Bakers Gully, Echunga, Brownhill, Sixth and Jacob creeks, the rural section of the Little Para River, parts of the North Para River and most of the main channel of the Onkaparinga River.
		Rivers and creeks in the region tend to flow episodically in response to occasional and irregular rains.
	www.environment.sa.gov.au /reporting/inland/rivers_streams/healthassess.html (4026 words)

	River Health in the Far North (South Australia) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The Diamantina River is the most important of these, originating in western Queensland and providing regular but often minor fillings of Lake Eyre.
		The third major river system is Cooper Creek and, while it is the largest of the rivers in the region, its flows seldom reach as far downstream as Lake Eyre.
		Like most of the rivers and creeks in the region, they consist of isolated waterholes that are filled during irregular rains and floods, and dry completely during extended dry periods.
	www.deh.gov.au /water/rivers/nrhp/health/far-north.html (1324 words)

	Flood Warning System for the Diamantina River
		The vast Diamantina River catchment is located in south west Queensland and covers an area of approximately 119,000 square kilometres.
		Historical flood heights for all river stations in the Diamantina River Floodwarning network, as shown on the map, are available from the Bureau of Meteorology upon request.
		At each flood warning river height station, the severity of flooding is described as minor, moderate or major according to the effects caused in the local area or in nearby downstream areas.
	www.bom.gov.au /hydro/flood/qld/brochures/diamantina/diamantina.shtml (1216 words)

	QUEENSLAND FLOOD SUMMARY 1970 - 1979
		On the 19th near record flooding occurred in the Bowen and Broken rivers, in the headwaters of Funnel Creek and in the Connors and Isaacs rivers.
		Minor to moderate flooding was experienced in the Albert, Logan and Nerang rivers and moderate flooding occurred in the Warrill Creek and Bremer River, tributaries of the Brisbane River.
		The Connors River flood continued till 13th and contributed to moderate flooding of the Isaacs River and later still to minor flooding of the Fitzroy River.
	www.bom.gov.au /hydro/flood/qld/fld_history/floodsum_1970.shtml (6324 words)

	Dryland Rivers policy document
		These rivers differ from those in temperate zones, particularly in the unpredictable variability of their climatic and hydrological regimes, and in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics that depend on these regimes.
		Appropriate management of these rivers is critical to ensure a sustainable and wise use of their resources, and to conserve their extraordinary values.
		We do know enough to say that they function differently in important ways from rivers in more humid zones, but their extreme variability over time and the size of the major systems mean that many years of study will be required to develop a substantial understanding of their ecology.
	www.asl.org.au /policies/asl_dryland_poldoc.htm (1887 words)

	Contessa Diamantina Roma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		En route up the Brisbane River, they were enthusiastically greeted by paddle steamers filled with sightseers, fireworks, flags; even one local citizen (Mr Gaskarth) renamed his yacht the Lady Bowen and flew the Greek flag in honour of her homeland.(Ref 1,13).
		Ten days after arrival Diamantina accompanied Sir George to Ipswich escorted by 400 people on horseback, but in fact during the term, Lady Bowen rarely travelled with Sir George on country tours; she was very uncomfortable in the humid heat of Queensland.
		Diamantina and her two unmarried daughters were regular worshippers at the Greek Orthodox Church.
	www.health.qld.gov.au /pahospital/history/contessa.asp (3299 words)

	HMA Ship Histories (Sea Power Centre - Australia)
		DIAMANTINA took her name from the river which rises in the region of the Kerby and McKinlay Ranges some 300 miles south of the Gulf of Carpentaria, and flows in a south westerly direction through Central Queensland.
		In September 1945 DIAMANTINA returned to the Solomons and on 8 September embarked Lieutenant General Kanda and Vice Admiral Samejima and their staffs for passage to Torokina for the official surrender of Japanese forces in the Solomons.
		DIAMANTINA was showing definite signs of age when in July 1979 her Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Burns, reported that he had been rudely awoken early one morning with 'a brew in the face.' One of the watch on deck had been sitting in the wheelhouse having a brew when he moved his chair.
	www.navy.gov.au /spc/history/ships/diamantina.html (1467 words)

	Rivers
		Flowing water, in rivers or across the land, is the main agent of change in the landform.
		Rivers in the northern tropics have large flood flows during the wet season but little flow for the rest of the year.
		The expressway is a barrier between the river and the western side of the CBD.
	unauthorised.org /ronni/bioregion/rivers.html (1289 words)

	History
		Diamantina Shire lies in the region known as the Channel Country in far southwestern Queensland Australia.
		The Diamantina and Georgina Rivers, Cooper and Eyre Creeks are the main players of a network of western Queensland Rivers.
		Landsborough was responsible for naming the Diamantina River after Lady Diamantina Roma Bowen, the wife of the first governor of Queensland but earlier McKinlay had variously called this stream Burke's Creek and Mualler River.
	www.diamantina.qld.gov.au /attractions/history.shtml (804 words)

	Chapada Diamantina
		The Chapada Diamantina National Park is surrounded by historic mining towns such as Andaraí, Lençóis, Palmeiras, Mucugê, and Igatu.
		The town is surrounded by mountains, caves, rivers and waterfalls, which are perfect for rafting and other sports on the water.
		The Bizantino cemetery, the Sandália Bordada waterfall, the Siberia waterfall, the Cumbucas river, the Monte Azul valley, the Tiburtino waterfall, the Andorinhas waterfall and the Cardoso waterfall are places that offer a plesant contact with nature.
	www.carnaval.com /belgium/bahia/diamond (2734 words)

	PRB2
		Research into contemporary fluvial and aeolian process interactions along dryland environments are rare.In Australia, wind erosion is a significant environmental and economic problem and its inland rivers may be linked with wind erosion in response to alluvial sediment supplies on their high floodplains fueling major dust storms.
		(1999) although highly respected in regards to high floodplain environments of inland rivers being the main zone of fluvial-aeolian interaction, once again highlights the issue of scale as the study was carried out at the local scale.
		Furthermore, there have been few estimates of dust deposition inputs to dryland river systems despite their positive and negative implications such as, essential aquatic nutrient supply during low flow stages and river algae choking or increased sediment loads.
	www.geocities.com /deepriverau/PRB2.html (308 words)

	HMAS Diamantina - TheBestLinks.com - April 6, April 12, August 9, April 27, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The first HMAS Diamantina (K-377/F-377/A-266/GOR-266) was a River class frigate laid down by Walkers Limited at Maryborough in Queensland on 12 April 1943, launched on 6 April 1944 by Mrs.
		Diamantina paid off to reserve on 9 August 1946 but recommissioned as an oceanographic survey ship on 22 June 1959.
		The second HMAS Diamantina is a Huon class minehunter laid down by Australian Defence Industries at Newcastle in New South Wales on 4 August 1998, launched on 18 November 2000 by Mrs.
	www.thebestlinks.com /HMAS_Diamantina.html (268 words)

	Home
		Diamantina is the premium Australian brand of tents and camping gear, designed by Australians for the Australian outdoor lifestyle.
		Because when you use Diamantina camping gear you can forget about the products and concentrate on more important factors such as adventure, freedom, fresh air, relaxation, exploration and fun.
		At Diamantina - we’ve taken care of the rest.
	diamantina.net.au (193 words)

	Australian Agricultural Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Brighton Downs is situated on the channels of the Diamantina River, 235km south west of the nearest town, Winton, Queensland, which has a population of 1,500.
		The property of 420,616ha is a growing out station for cattle from the breeding stations, and runs approximately 8,000 - 9,000 head of young cattle which include mostly AA bred steers and heifers, bound for the feedlot at "Goonoo".
		Situated on the Diamantina River, 235 km SW of Winton
	www.aaco.com.au /html/brightondowns.htm (594 words)

	Rivers in Central Australia
		Rivers in central Australia are unusual in that they all rise in the arid zone and end in the arid zone In most of the world, desert rivers enter from humid areas.
		Previous authors have considered that the Bulloo River is, or was, part of the Murray-Darling Drainage Division (Lake 1971; Llewellyn and Pollard 1980).
		The Diamantina River has quite a few permanent waterholes, and Cooper Creek has the greatest number and not surprisingly the highest fish diversity, although it also occurs in the least arid area.
	www.utexas.edu /tmm/sponsored_sites/dfc/australia/habitats/rivers/rivergen.shtml (1895 words)

	The History of Australian Exploration ch 13
		Some further examination of the river resulted in likely-looking results being obtained, and the find is now a matter of history, verified by the discovery of one of the richest goldfields in Queensland on the waters of this river.
		Following this river up, and finding it alternately well and poorly watered, the party crossed from the head of it on to the Herbert, unwitting that they had done so, and followed that river on until they overtook Buchanan, Landsborough's old companion, who, with a mob of cattle, was re-stocking the Herbert.
		More rivers were crossed, and the country undulated between rough ridges and well-grassed flats, and at last, on the 18th August, the Victoria River of Captain Stokes was reached.
	gutenberg.net.au /ausexplore/ausexpl1-13.html (4772 words)

	The Wilderness Society - Protecting Wild Rivers
		In 1992 a definition was developed that identified a wild river as one in which the river flowed in its natural state and where the biological, hydrological and geomorphological processes have not been significantly altered by modern or colonial society.
		After all, rivers are continuums and so protecting one small intact section will not guarantee the long-term health of either that part or of the entire river.
		Wild rivers are particularly important in the maintenance of a number of basic ecological functions such as nutrient cycling, energy flows and the breakdown of toxins.
	www.wilderness.org.au /campaigns/wildrivers/wildrivers (965 words)

	Overlander 4WD :: Destinations
		Whatever the reason, the Diamantina River is an important part of the Channel Country, a vast expanse of the Queensland Outback that has spawned more yarns and tall stories than just about any other part of Australia.
		I had been to Diamantina Gates NP some years before and was struck by the changes, not of the man-made kind but due entirely to the heavier than usual rains.
		Diamantina Gates NP is in a fairly remote location by most standards.
	www.overlander.com.au /pg/destinations.php?dest=24 (2219 words)

	Bulletin - When the rivers run dry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Other assets include the Diamantina River, rising in south-western Queensland, and Cooper Creek which runs 800km from the junction of the Thomson and Barcoo rivers across the south-western corner of Queensland into the north-east of SA, and then to Lake Eyre.
		Debate about the future of Cooper Creek and the Paroo River is challenging traditional political accountabilities for management which have been traditionally focused on land rather than water.
		The Australian Conservation Foundation, according to its river ecologist Dr Stuart Blanch, is proposing that inland rivers' stakeholders begin to focus on “the international tourism juggernaut” by promoting Australia’s wild river assets.
	bulletin.ninemsn.com.au /Bulletin/EdDesk.nsf/printing/46005D6D9F1EFFCCCA256A31000F4B11 (1097 words)

	Rivers in Central Australia
		Rivers in central Australia are unusual in that they all rise in the arid zone and end in the arid zone In most of the world, desert rivers enter from humid areas.
		The Diamantina River has quite a few permanent waterholes, and Cooper Creek has the greatest number and not surprisingly the highest fish diversity, although it also occurs in the least arid area.
		Despite the appearance on a map that most of the larger rivers connect to Lake Eyre, the lake appears to act as a physical barrier to migration by some fish species.
	www.desertfishes.org /australia/habitats/rivers/rivergen.shtml (1895 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diamantina
		converted along the Mucury River, and in the mountains of Aimores and forests of Itambacury.
		Charity hospitals (Diamantina, 2, Curvelho, 1, Montes Claros, 1 Serro, 1 Conceicao, 1) are attended by the Sisters of St.
		Diamantina, 17 May, 1905, after an episcopacy of forty-one years.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/04772a.htm (472 words)

	VH1.com : Little River Band : Biography
		Little River Band was formed to conquer the world from Australia via America.
		Their American record company decided that the second album After Hours was too dark, and put the band straight into the studio to record the next album, resolving to use some of the After Hours tracks and the best of what was being recorded for the band's third Australian album.
		Glenn Shorrock and Derek Pellicci rejoined Goble, with "new boys" Wayne Nelson and John Housden to record the Monsoon album and its single "Love Is a Bridge." In 1990, Goble left Little River Band as a touring member, and the band as we'd known it finally called it a day in 1991.
	www.vh1.com /artists/az/little_river_band/bio.jhtml (911 words)

	DIALOG Dissertation Abstracts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Characterization of the Ichthyofauna of The Upper Paraguaçu River (Chapada Diamantina, Bahia).
		CHARACTERIZATION OF THE ICHTHYOFAUNA OF THE UPPER PARAGUAÇU RIVER, WITH EMPHASIS ON ITS TRIBUTARIES, THE SANTO ANTÔNIO AND THE SÃO JOSÉ RIVERS (CHAPADA DIAMANTINA, BAHIA).
		The sections of the rivers under study differed in their physiographic and physical characteristics, demonstrating the importance of these parameters in the composition and structures of these local communities.
	aslo.org /phd/dialog/200312-27.html (350 words)

	Enjoy Brazil Chapada Diamantina National Park in Brazil (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		With its 152 thousand hectares of caverns, canyons, cascades, and deep valleys of varied flora and fauna, the Chapada Diamantina National Park is one of the most attractive ecological refuges of Brazil.
		The local weather is characterized as tropical semiarid in general terms, with rainy southern hemisphere's summers that provoke sudden increases in the volume of the rivers.
		One of the most visited places by eco-tourists, the Enchanted Pit's name is due to the phenomenon of colorations of its crystalline waters, owed to the sunrays coming into the cave through a natural crack at a certain time of the day.
	www.enjoybrazil.net /amazon-brazil-national-park-chapada-diamantina.php (735 words)

	Just add water - www.smh.com.au
		The Diamantina and Cooper, which both drain into Lake Eyre, are in flood.
		A waterbird and river expert with the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Dr Richard Kingsford, says that because the Darling system is so dry - wetlands parched, government and private dams empty - it is unlikely any water will make it all the way to the Murray.
		However, the current "flush" will fill the rivers and if in the next few months another big low pressure system empties itself in Queensland, then Central Australia could be transformed for years to come.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/01/30/1075340842335.html (1362 words)

	stage 6
		On our way again today and as soon as we crossed the Georgina River there was a big difference in the country and we spent the whole day walking on a claypan that, when the river is flooding, goes under water.
		The floodplains, channels and waterholes of the Diamantina River are lined with coolibah, red gum, lignum (which the camels eat), bluebush and various grasses.
		Near the head of the river we passed a natural spring but unfortunately there was no feed for the humps so I continued on another kilometre to camp.
	www.capricornexpedition.com /stage6.htm (2063 words)

	Nardoo - The desert fern- March 2007 - Scribbly Gum - ABC Science Online
		If you track the Diamantina River to its source in west Queensland, you’ll find a vast catchment, part of the Channel Country, covering 119,000 square kilometres.
		The river rises in the Swords Range, 70 kilometres south-west of Kynuna and flows north and east, before swinging around to the south-west.
		Not surprisingly, the river has a track record of flooding, with major floods peaking at over 8 metres occurring in 1950, 1974, 1991, 2004 and 2007.
	www.abc.net.au /science/scribblygum/march2007 (1454 words)

	The Hanging Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Through the middle of Monkira from its northeastern corner to the southwest sandhill country of Neuragully stretches the spread-out channels of the Diamantina River.
		It is a large river, and is 5 miles wide at the crossing of the Diamantina Developmental road at Monkira homestead.
		Despite its size, Monkira is one of the smaller properties in the Channel country of lower western Queensland, and is smaller than its northern neighbour, Coorabulka, which has a single paddock called "bottom bush" in the south near Monkira's northern Coomerchie-paddock boundary, which alone covers 1000 square miles.
	uqconnect.net /~zzlrietb/journal/nf_thesticks.html (1677 words)

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