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The damage caused by the major flooding of the Daly River has been a nightmare for the tourist parks along the river. Every one of them has been left with the legacy of mega tonnes of mud across their properties that has required a massive clean-up. Accommodations have been destroyed and the cost of repairs must place an enormous burden on what are mainly family businesses. Of course, the lost revenue from cancelled bookings would add to the nightmare. The Daly River Tourist

With the Daly in mega flood, it was no surprise that the venue for the second round of the Top End Barra Series was changed from Daly River to Bynoe Harbour. The round also coincided with Cyclone Narelle moving across the Top End. According to TEBS co-ordinator, Clayton Archbold, Bynoe Harbour rounds usually coincide with neap tides for optimal sight‑casting. “This time, competitors faced powerful king tides of 7m in the morning, dropping to 1.3 m by lunch,” Clayton reported.