Cyclone Ului - in pictures

1 of 80, Northern Beaches shopping centre carpark copped a battering in Cyclone Ului.

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Northern Beaches shopping centre carpark copped a battering in Cyclone Ului. Photo: Tony Martin.

2 of 80, Warren Winiata was helping out with his chainsaw at the Bucasia Caravan Park.

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Warren Winiata was helping out with his chainsaw at the Bucasia Caravan Park. Photo: Tony Martin.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

5 of 80, Tourist Tony Haines stands on top of a large, uprooted tree in Mackay.

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Tourist Tony Haines stands on top of a large, uprooted tree in Mackay. Photo: Belinda Camilleri.

6 of 80, Mackay Harbour break wall suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Ului.

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Mackay Harbour break wall suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Ului. Photo: Belinda Camilleri.

7 of 80, Mackay Harbour break wall suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Ului.

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Mackay Harbour break wall suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Ului. Photo: Belinda Camilleri .

8 of 80, Mackay Harbour break wall suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Ului.

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Mackay Harbour break wall suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Ului. Photo: Belinda Camilleri.

9 of 80, A typical backyard in Mackay after Cyclone Ului.

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A typical backyard in Mackay after Cyclone Ului. Photo: Belinda Camilleri .

10 of 80, SES workers Tye Hourigan of Sarina, front, and Jason Shaw, of Armstrong Beach, shift debris as a blue gum tree is removed from a duplex in East Mackay yesterday in the aftermath of Cyclone Ului.

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SES workers Tye Hourigan of Sarina, front, and Jason Shaw, of Armstrong Beach, shift debris as a blue gum tree is removed from a duplex in East Mackay yesterday in the aftermath of Cyclone Ului. Photo: Charlie Payne.

11 of 80, Staff begin the clean-up at the BP Service Station on the Bruce Highway at Proserpine after Cyclone Ului ripped through the township.

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Staff begin the clean-up at the BP Service Station on the Bruce Highway at Proserpine after Cyclone Ului ripped through the township. Photo: Matt Trotman Whitsunday Times.

12 of 80, Yesterday morning a power line looms over Shute Harbour Road near Shute Harbour as vehicles try to pass through safely.

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Yesterday morning a power line looms over Shute Harbour Road near Shute Harbour as vehicles try to pass through safely. Photo: Whitsunday Times.

13 of 80, Cyclone Ului leaves its fury behind at the Whitsunday Coast Airport after it struck the Whitsundays in the early hours of yesterday morning with wind gusts up to 200kms per hour.

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Cyclone Ului leaves its fury behind at the Whitsunday Coast Airport after it struck the Whitsundays in the early hours of yesterday morning with wind gusts up to 200kms per hour. Photo: Matt Trotman Whitsunday Times.

14 of 80, Premier Anna Bligh and Jan Jarratt address the media in Proserpine yesterday afternoon.

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Premier Anna Bligh and Jan Jarratt address the media in Proserpine yesterday afternoon. Photo: Matt Trotman Whitsunday Times.

15 of 80, The roof of Clarence Van Der Wolf’s home in Proserpine was damaged by Cyclone Ului early yesterday.

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The roof of Clarence Van Der Wolf’s home in Proserpine was damaged by Cyclone Ului early yesterday. Photo: EVAN SCHWARTEN.

16 of 80, The Bruce Highway was cut south of Marlborough by flash flooding brought about by ex-TC Uluie as it moved inland. CHRIS ISON CI22-0310-2

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The Bruce Highway was cut south of Marlborough by flash flooding brought about by ex-TC Uluie as it moved inland. CHRIS ISON CI22-0310-2

17 of 80, Queens Park in Mackay is littered with debris following Cyclone Ului.

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Queens Park in Mackay is littered with debris following Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

18 of 80, John Poole checks out damage done at B&B; Tilt Trays in Mackay.

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John Poole checks out damage done at B&B; Tilt Trays in Mackay. Photo: Peter Holt.

19 of 80, Strong winds from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului brough down trees and scattered debris in Mackay.

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Strong winds from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului brough down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Photo: Peter Holt.

20 of 80, Trees and power lines down in Hayes Ave at Bucasia.

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Trees and power lines down in Hayes Ave at Bucasia. Photo: Tony Martin.

21 of 80, Raul Amies, Rick Amies, Sascha Watson and Jade Amies inspect the aftermath of Cyclone Ului in Waverly Street, Bucasia .

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Raul Amies, Rick Amies, Sascha Watson and Jade Amies inspect the aftermath of Cyclone Ului in Waverly Street, Bucasia . Photo: Tony Martin.

22 of 80, Bucasia Esplanade had a lot of trees and branches down after Cyclone Ului.

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Bucasia Esplanade had a lot of trees and branches down after Cyclone Ului. Photo: Tony Martin.

23 of 80, This house in Waverly Street, Bucasia was damaged by falling tree.

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This house in Waverly Street, Bucasia was damaged by falling tree. Photo: Tony Martin.

24 of 80, Power lines in South Mackay are down following Cyclone Ului.

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Power lines in South Mackay are down following Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

25 of 80, Locals cut up trees in Mackay following destructive winds from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului.

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Locals cut up trees in Mackay following destructive winds from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

26 of 80, Brett Newman stands by the remains of his fence in Mackay following Cyclone Ului.

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Brett Newman stands by the remains of his fence in Mackay following Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

27 of 80, Patricia Baker surveys the damage around her Mackay home following Cyclone Ului.

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Patricia Baker surveys the damage around her Mackay home following Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

28 of 80, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees in Mackay.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees in Mackay. Photo: Peter Holt.

29 of 80, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Locals say most damage is non-structural.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Locals say most damage is non-structural. Photo: Peter Holt.

30 of 80, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Locals say most damage is non-structural.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Locals say most damage is non-structural. Photo: Peter Holt.

31 of 80, This boat was washed up on the bank near the Bucasia Boat Ramp.

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This boat was washed up on the bank near the Bucasia Boat Ramp. Photo: Tony Martin.

32 of 80, Damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului in Mackay.

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Damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului in Mackay. Photo: Peter Holt.

33 of 80, Ex-Trocial Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Emergency services are urging locals to stay indoors.

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Ex-Trocial Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Emergency services are urging locals to stay indoors. Photo: Peter Holt.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

36 of 80, Flooding in Mackay caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului.

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Flooding in Mackay caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

38 of 80, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului's strong winds brought down trees and scattered debris in Mackay. Photo: Peter Holt.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

40 of 80, Damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului in Mackay.

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Damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului in Mackay. Photo: Peter Holt.

41 of 80, Clint Atkinson and his damaged ute in his driveway at Bucasi.

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Clint Atkinson and his damaged ute in his driveway at Bucasi. Photo: Tony Martin.

42 of 80, The Forgan Bridge in Mackay is under water due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului.

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The Forgan Bridge in Mackay is under water due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

44 of 80, Damage in Mackay caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului.

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Damage in Mackay caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt.

45 of 80, A cyclone forecast map issued at 8.45am on Sunday by the Bureau of Meteorology shows Ului's course after hitting the Queensland coast.

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A cyclone forecast map issued at 8.45am on Sunday by the Bureau of Meteorology shows Ului's course after hitting the Queensland coast. Photo: Bureau of Meteorology.

46 of 80, The Gin Gin Gateway Festival has been cancelled due to rain caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului.

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The Gin Gin Gateway Festival has been cancelled due to rain caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului. Photo: Scottie Simmonds.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

48 of 80, The sign at the entrance to the Gladstone port.

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The sign at the entrance to the Gladstone port. Photo: Derrick Den Hollander.

49 of 80, Jim Ryman demonstrates how he used his card table to help stop his window breaking during Cyclone Ului.

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Jim Ryman demonstrates how he used his card table to help stop his window breaking during Cyclone Ului. Photo: Tony Martin.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

51 of 80, Trawlers in Bundaberg were secured in anticipation of possible rough weather from Tropical Cyclone Ului.

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Trawlers in Bundaberg were secured in anticipation of possible rough weather from Tropical Cyclone Ului. Photo: Scottie Simmonds.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

53 of 80, Waves pound the harbour on Saturday as Mackay awaits the arrival of cyclone Ului.

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Waves pound the harbour on Saturday as Mackay awaits the arrival of cyclone Ului. Photo: Tony Martin.

54 of 80, The wind went offshore and the swell was a good size - bring on the cyclone. Waves wave of the day at Alexandra Headland.

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The wind went offshore and the swell was a good size - bring on the cyclone. Waves wave of the day at Alexandra Headland.

55 of 80, Surfers gather at Mackay on Saturday as cyclone Ului whips up big swells.

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Surfers gather at Mackay on Saturday as cyclone Ului whips up big swells. Photo: Tony Martin.

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Photo: Tony Martin.

57 of 80, LEFT: Bryan Hudson ensures his 32-foot Catalina 320 yacht is secure at the Mackay Marina yesterday.

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LEFT: Bryan Hudson ensures his 32-foot Catalina 320 yacht is secure at the Mackay Marina yesterday. Photo: Peter Holt.

58 of 80, Boats are tucked away behind Mackay's marina in expectation of cyclone Ului.

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Boats are tucked away behind Mackay's marina in expectation of cyclone Ului. Photo: Tony Martin.

59 of 80, Sightseeing on Mackay Harbour beach on Saturday, a day before cyclone Ului's expected landfall.

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Sightseeing on Mackay Harbour beach on Saturday, a day before cyclone Ului's expected landfall. Photo: Tony Martin.

60 of 80, A kitesurfer makes the most of the wild conditions at Mackay’s Harbour Beach yesterday, as Cyclone Ului looms off the coast.

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A kitesurfer makes the most of the wild conditions at Mackay’s Harbour Beach yesterday, as Cyclone Ului looms off the coast. Photo: Tony Martin.

61 of 80, A bodyboarder braves the swell at Moffat Beach.

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A bodyboarder braves the swell at Moffat Beach. Photo: Tony Carmody.

62 of 80, Lloyd Llewellyn bodyboarding at Mooloolaba, where cyclone Ului has kicked up big swell.

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Lloyd Llewellyn bodyboarding at Mooloolaba, where cyclone Ului has kicked up big swell. Photo: Ron Apelt.

63 of 80, WAVE WATCHERS: A crowd watches the spectacular whitewater explosions at Snapper Rocks. D125811g

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WAVE WATCHERS: A crowd watches the spectacular whitewater explosions at Snapper Rocks. D125811g

64 of 80, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS: Surfers checked out the choppy seas at Rainbow Beach yesterday and kept their boards dry.

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DANGEROUS CONDITIONS: Surfers checked out the choppy seas at Rainbow Beach yesterday and kept their boards dry.

65 of 80, Surfers Campbell and Luke Behan get ready to take on the waves generated by cyclone Ului at Mackay's Harbour beach.

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Surfers Campbell and Luke Behan get ready to take on the waves generated by cyclone Ului at Mackay's Harbour beach. Photo: Tony Martin.

66 of 80, Craig Caldwell was one of just a handful of surfing enthusiasts taking advantage of seas whipped up in advance of the cyclone yesterday.

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Craig Caldwell was one of just a handful of surfing enthusiasts taking advantage of seas whipped up in advance of the cyclone yesterday. Photo: Chris Ison.

67 of 80, Hayden Bailey of Mackay safe inside his home awaits the arrival of cyclone Ului on Saturday afternoon.

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Hayden Bailey of Mackay safe inside his home awaits the arrival of cyclone Ului on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Peter Holt.

68 of 80, Large trees were uprooted in Mackay.

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Large trees were uprooted in Mackay. Photo: Belinda Camilleri.

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Photo: Belinda Camilleri.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.

79 of 80, Cyclone Ului pounds the Whitsundays in 2010.

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Cyclone Ului pounds the Whitsundays in 2010. Photo: Matt Trotman.

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Photo: Matt Trotman.