Michael Coombes

Deputy News Director @7NewsBrisbane and another journo with Twitter bio writer's block.

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

BREAKING: The moment three-year-old Memphis was reunited with his mum in Brisbane. The toddler was stranded in NSW due to Queensland's strict border rules before the State Government allowed him to enter with an exemption. https://t.co/1ipFwu9cBy #7NEWS

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

And hours before it turned blood red, the moon rose as the largest super moon of the year.
This is it coming up behind the Port of Brisbane
#7NEWS #supermoon

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

The super blood moon.
What a spectacle.
Here’s how it looked over south east Queensland.
#BloodMoon #7news

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The moon just before #LunarEclipse2021

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The start of the eclipse

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This is going to be big.
What a coup for @QAGOMA and #Brisbane.
Fantastically generous by @metmuseum to make this exhibition happen.
#7NEWS

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

It's the world-class exhibition nobody expected, not even the curators at Brisbane's @QAGOMA. Some of the most priceless paintings from New York's @MetMuseum will soon be on display right here in Queensland. https://t.co/3WsYvYYj4v @MichaelCoombes #TheMetGOMA #7NEWS

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

Took a while for pink super moon to rise above the cloud in Brisbane.
But it was spectacular when it came up.
Next month: there’s a blood red super moon. And yes, it’ll actually be red!

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

Tonight’s pink super moon rises at 5.33pm.
It’s a ‘super’ moon because it’s closer to earth, appearing larger than usual.
#7NEWS

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The above photos were last night’s moonrise.
Optical illusion makes it seem bigger on the horizon.
But will the sky be clear enough for a great view?
That’s a question for @TonyAuden
#7NEWS

[Tony Auden @TonyAuden]

@MichaelCoombes Looks like there’ll be some patchy low level cloud around (this map shows cloud at 5pm). You’ll be lucky to get the moonrise on the horizon, but should get it before rising too high in the sky. 🌝

[7NEWS Queensland @7NewsBrisbane]

The cost of war is felt most keenly in our small communities. Quilpie will soon have a new landmark just outside town. It's designed locally and built locally to honour a local who lost his life in Afghanistan. https://t.co/Imw8ArXIzD @MichaelCoombes #AnzacDay #7NEWS

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

Just returned from the stunning Whitsundays. And I'd say if you can get your hands on one of these vouchers - just go. And if you can't? Go anyway - it's spectacular! #lovewhitsundays #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

Facts not fear

[Joel Dry @JoelDry9]

For context, here’s some extra details on reports of a Qld cop developing a clot after receiving a Pfizer vaccine.
- he’d recently had knee surgery
- he developed DVT, a side effect of surgery
- it’s not linked to the vaccine
- he’s been treated & is back on duty @7NewsBrisbane

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

Hot tip: try this link if you’re struggling to get on https://t.co/JkDjNpBdYF
@Queensland @7NewsBrisbane

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

$200 Cairns travel vouchers must be popular.. difficult to get on and register at the @Queensland website @7NewsBrisbane

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

@patricklion @AnnastaciaMP @7NewsBrisbane Is that Campbell Newman?

[Mackenzie Coonan @mackenzieravn]

Frankie was found deep in bushland. She’s weak but alive and being carried out to safety @7NewsBrisbane

[Michael Coombes @MichaelCoombes]

@PeterDoherty7 @7NewsBrisbane @TonyAuden @BOM_Qld Thanks Pete!

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@andrew_lund Thanks Lundy!

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I am thrilled to be able to showcase the beautiful city of Brisbane in the BOM’s 2021 Australian Weather Calendar