station and soon other graziers were interested. A moratorium on the issuing of licences followed, but was lifted in 2013. Heavy rainfall in Queensland in early 2019 resulted in major flooding along the Flinders, considered the worst in half a century. The broad flood plain has allowed the Flinders to stretch as wide as 60 km. The rising water also caused devastation to farmers with heavy losses to cattle herds. See also References External links Rivers of Queensland North West Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria