The trusty old tinnie proved to be one of the most valuable assets to have for those devastated by the QLD floods in which 75% of the state was under water.
As publicised all around the world, this disaster left many people stranded and grief stricken and the only way to get around through the polluted and dangerous waters was by watercraft, most preferably by the good 'ol tinny.
As reported overseas
Tinnie is commonly used as slang for a runabout, or a small open aluminium boat commonly used for fishing, recreation or water sports coaching. Ironically, most items referred to in this region as "tinnies" are actually made out of aluminium. Another variant of "tinny"/"tinnie" is as a slang term for a can of beer, commonly used in Australia, New Zealand and some parts of the UK.
