Brisbane Times | 'Deceptively powerful' surf and possible thunderstorms for Australia Day Brisbane Times Authorities are bracing for an influx of injuries on Australia Day, with heavy surf predicted for south-east Queensland's beaches. And the public holiday is likely to end with lightning, hail and strong winds with severe thunderstorms considered likely ... Australia Day: Booze and beaches a potentially lethal combination, lifesavers warn Storms could dampen Aust Day in Qld Beach goers warned to swim sober and stay safe |