Qld set for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
Queensland is on alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to bring potentially record-breaking falls across parts of the state.
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Lismore flood victims blame govt response
Residents of Lismore, the epicentre of unprecedented flood devastation earlier in the year, have blamed authorities in the first hearing of a public inquiry.
Man, 45, dies in floodwaters east of Longreach
A man has died after falling into floodwaters in western Queensland after the region was drenched by heavy downpours.
Drain drownings on Palm Island could not have been prevented: Qld Coroner
Treating two young Palm Island men as missing instead of wanted would not have stopped their drowning deaths during monsoonal rains, inquest findings state.
River cleanup follows Qld, NSW floods
Conservation volunteers have been working to remove plastics and debris from riverbanks, beaches and waterways ahead of nationwide action with the CSIRO.
Qld schools could be moved after floods
Six Queensland schools severely damaged in floods last month may need to be relocated to higher ground, while the government is reassessing a planned school.
Floods claim 341 lives in South Africa
Rescuers are looking for missing people in South Africa after the worst floods in decades left at least 341 dead.
Qld lures tradies for flood recovery
Queensland has launched a campaign to encourage interstate tradies to relocate and help with the southeast flood clean-up.
More than 250 dead in South Africa floods
At least 259 lives have been lost in flooding in eastern South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa blaming climate change for the devastation.
South American fire ants are using floods to spread in Queesland
Authorities are on alert with evidence invasive fire ants formed survival rafts during the Queensland floods potentially allowing them to spread.
Qld flood victims lose High Court fight
Queensland's 2011 flood victims have lost a High Court bid to challenge for another $440 million in compensation from a state government dam operator.
Qld flood victims face funding means test
Queenslanders will have to pass a means test before qualifying for structural funding as part of the state's $741 million flood recovery package.
NSW flood death as new evacuations ordered
A man's body has been recovered from floodwaters southwest of Sydney as the SES works through one of its toughest storm seasons in recent memory.
PM backflips on Qld flood funding request
After accusing Queensland of playing politics with the disaster response, the prime minister has agreed to split the cost of the state's flood recovery package.
Flood evacuations hit drenched Sydney
Flood evacuation orders have been issued across NSW as torrential rain continues and a risk of major flooding develops in multiple areas.
Poor forecasts blamed for flood response
NSW emergency agency heads have told a parliamentary hearing the flooding in Lismore earlier this year far exceeded the forecasts they had prepared for.
Funding limbo for Qld floods buyback plan
Flood affected Queensland residents face uncertainty with a State Government plan to buy back or retrofit homes dependant on federal support.
Record pothole fix after Queensland deluge
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says council workers have filled a record 17,000 potholes in the wake of the February-March floods.
Heavy seas lash Sydney beaches
Huge swells have pounded Sydney's beaches and ripped boats from docks while outside the NSW capital, flood victims are recovering for a second time in a month.
Temperatures dip as winds batter NSW coast
NSW has moved on from relentless rain to gusty winds topping over 100 kilometres per hour, with the cold also setting in.
Disaster victims want ‘pieces’ picked up
Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".
Northern NSW dodges more heavy rains: BoM
Lismore is breathing a sigh of relief with river levels receding and forecast heavy rain avoided, as Byron Bay starts its clean-up.
Five rescued in south east Queensland floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says rain that triggered the state's fourth deadly floods in four months in easing as the system moves south into NSW.
Devastated city’s river to peak at 12m
Wilsons River will peak at 12 metres at Lismore, the devastated epicentre of the relentless NSW floods, after its levees were breached.
Flood recovery to exceed $6 billion
Disaster support for flood-affected communities is likely to exceed $6 billion, with $1.29 billion paid out to individuals, according to the treasurer.
Dutton’s Qld flood appeal raises questions
Questions have been raised about a group chosen by Defence Minister Peter Dutton as the beneficiary of almost $28,000 he raised for flood victims.
PM defends government response to floods
The prime minister says the federal government is continuing to respond to the ongoing flood crisis in Queensland and NSW with relevant support measures.
NSW towns evacuate as flooding hits again
Dangerous flooding has again forced families out of their homes as rising waters reach parts of NSW for the second time in weeks.
Second man found dead in Qld floodwaters
A second man's body has been found in floodwaters in southern Queensland with an emergency flood alert still in force in the town of Dalby.
Northern NSW in ‘disbelief’ at more rains
NSW SES has issued evacuation orders for parts of Lismore and Kyogle as the devastated region braces for more flooding.
No help for some flood-affected farmers
Flood-affected farmers in northern NSW say they're yet to receive any financial help a month after the disaster, because of their off-farm earnings.