News Roundup - Jan 17 2012

Queensland lashed by wild weather - ABC News
A low off the Queensland coast has dumped heavy rain, bringing damaging winds and whipping up dangerous seas.

Queensland dam releases unlikely - Gold Coast Bulletin
FLOODGATES at several southeast Queensland dams are unlikely to be opened, thanks to lower than expected rainfall.

Wild weather closes Gold Coast beaches - Gold Coast Bulletin
ALL Gold Coast beaches will close from 1pm today due to the wild weather lashing the city.

Flash flood alert for southern Qld - Sky News
Southern Queensland is on alert for flash flooding, with heavy rain to lash the region throughout Tuesday.

Winds mean swell news for surfers - Gold Coast Bulletin
GUSTY winds and bucketloads of rain are expected on the Coast in the next few days but surfers will rejoice -- 2m waves are on the way.