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.
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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.
NSW rain forecast comes with flood risk
Already saturated catchments in parts of NSW could reach minor or "possibly higher" flood levels with more rain predicted early this week, the BoM says.
Brisbane River reopens to boaties
Although clean-up efforts continue, Brisbane River has reopened to boating enthusiasts following the Queensland floods, with a warning to watch out for debris.
Insurer calls for disaster control funding
Insurers want urgent disaster mitigation funding, after claims rose by more than 50 per cent, and NSW and Queensland face more flood risks.
Weary councils demand climate action, cash
More than 30 mayors and councillors from councils across Australia are demanding stronger climate change action from the Morrison government.
Lismore flood victims dump debris at PM’s
Flood-impacted Lismore residents angry at Prime Minister Scott Morrison have dumped a truckload of waterlogged possessions at Kirribilli House.
Home buybacks part of Qld floods package
A $771 million flood relief package will allow affected Queenslanders to retrofit, elevate or sell back their homes pending support from the Commonwealth.
NSW to get extra $742m in flood funds
Flooded communities in northern NSW are to receive a further $742 million to support primary industry, businesses, rural landholders, councils and residents.
Timing of flood support payment questioned
As residents in four more local councils became eligible for further flood support, Labor has questioned why those payment measures took longer to be approved.
Flood fund systems failed: NSW treasurer
Disaster funding structures have failed many flood-affected communities with a new system required to address the devastation, the NSW Treasurer says.
Qld defends dam amid flood condolences
The Queensland premier has extended condolences to the families of 13 people killed in the recent floods, while again defending Wivenhoe Dam releases.
Man dies in floodwaters in NSW far west
A man has died in far western NSW after driving his ute into floodwaters near Broken Hill.
Wildlife faces double-whammies from floods
Wildlife carers are under enormous strain after the floods with animals in their care often suffering multiple blows from the disaster.
Alert system forms part of Qld flood probe
A review of the flood disaster that killed 13 people in southeast Queensland will include effectiveness of emergency alerts and agency co-operation.
Floods spark Indigenous survival spirit
Flood-devastated Aboriginal communities in and around Lismore have come together in the wake of the unprecedented NSW floods.
Emergency head defends flood response
Emergency Management Australia boss Joe Buffone says an earlier disaster declaration would not have had an impact on the ADF rollout to assist flood victims.