The story isn't that late. The dust has moved North, and while it isn't as bad as you guys had it yesterday, Cairns is covered in the stuff today. I'm amazed it has moved 2500km (over 1500 miles) in such a short time and is still so noticeable, although for some reason it is not the red colour that Sydney had yesterday.

Talking of Lego, have you heard of this bloke ?
I so want a job where you can demand a desk made from lego, and have it written in the contract !
http://www.ericharshbarger.com/lego/desk.html