http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-24/ross-river-outbreak-in-southeast-queensland-confirmed/6255884

Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus Ross River in southern Queensland, with one expert saying he expects thousands more cases to emerge. Heavy rain and high tides have been blamed for a rise in mosquito numbers and a significant increase in the number of people falling ill due to being bitten. Earlier this month 380 people had been infected with the virus, and this figure has now risen to 1,000 cases since the start of the year, according to Queensland Health figures. The health authority said it was not at an epidemic level but there were more cases than usual for this time of year.