More help promised for northern NSW towns
More ADF troops are on their way to devastated communities in northern NSW to help clean up as recovery centres open to provide support for flood victims.
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Flood disaster damage to top $1.5 billion
The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated there to be $1.45 billion in damage from recent floods, as the federal government considers further support.
Qld flood deaths at 13, clean-up continues
A man found in a car in floodwaters has become the 13th death in southeast Queensland's floods amid debate over how to mitigate future deluges.
Dugongs, turtles will starve after floods
A top Queensland scientist has warned of mass dugong and turtle deaths in coming months as smothered food sources vanish.
NSW floods expected to be worse than 2021
Flooding in parts of Sydney is expected to reach levels greater than those of the 2021 disaster, before rains finally ease later this week.
Qld has 12 flood deaths, bill to top $2.5b
The death toll from the flooding disaster in southeast Queensland has risen to 12 after a man was found in a submerged car in Wondai.
Severe weather to hit stretch of NSW coast
A severe weather alert has been issued for almost 1000km of the NSW coast, as the army defends its performance in rescuing stranded flood victims.
Further federal flood assistance planned
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said another round of financial assistance would be provided to flood-affected communities in NSW and Queensland.
Flood appeal as Qld faces long recovery
The flood disaster in Queensland's southeast will "have a big impact" on the state's budget as the government donates $2.1 million to relief support charities.
Rain brings more flooding as NSW cleans up
Heavy rain in NSW is causing renewed flooding in regions where waters had begun receding as the mammoth clean-up task continues.
More like a cyclone, Dutton says of floods
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the damage from floods that have devastated the east coast of Australia is more akin to a cyclone.
Son flies UK-Qld to help flood-hit parents
Australian expat Ben Purcell says politicians need to address climate change after returning from London to help his Brisbane parents with flood recovery.
NSW flood damage hard to convey: Perrottet
The premier has pledged to spare no expense in helping northern NSW recover from devastating floods, saying images "do not do justice" to the region's carnage.
Woman’s body found in Qld floodwaters
Police divers searching for a missing 42-year-old woman in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, have found a body.
Flood grants as Qld faces climate reality
As Queensland unveils a half-a-billion dollar flood relief package, leaders weigh how the state can adapt to a reality of more frequent natural disasters.
Baby koala saved amid new blow for species
A sodden baby koala has been rescued from beside the swollen Brisbane River but others are sure to have perished in floods that have ravaged vital habitat.
Flood damage expected to enter billions
Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie says the federal government will continue to support flood-affected communities as the damage bill rises.
Missing man’s body found in Qld flood zone
A man's body has been found under a wharf in Brisbane, taking the death toll from devastating floods in southeast Queensland to 10.
NSW eyes flood recovery, death toll at six
The NSW premier says mistakes were likely made in preparations ahead of disastrous floods that swept through the state, and will be made in the recovery too.
NSW cow spookers slammed after shooting
The shooting death of miracle flood survivor Carol the cow on the NSW-Queensland border was "totally avoidable and unnecessary", a witness says
Flooded towns look to help neighbours
Many in flooded communities in NSW and Queensland are choosing to count their blessings and look for ways to help their neighbours
Flood-hit north NSW towns begin clean-up
Thousands of flood-damaged homes are yet to be checked in northern NSW, as emergency crews begin tallying lists of people still missing after the deluge.
Further federal flood assistance for NSW
The federal government has provided further flood support for affected areas in NSW, while financial aid is being finalised for Queensland.
Flooded southeast Qld braces for storms
Drenched southeast Queensland is on alert with severe storms potentially bringing flash flooding over the next two days.
Dam spill revised down as less rain falls
The spill from NSW's Warragamba Dam could be half the amount previously feared but major flooding continues as about half a million people are told to evacuate.
‘Rain bomb’ is actually a river: expert
A weather system dubbed a 'rain bomb' is actually an atmospheric river that's about to do a dance with low pressure system.
Division over dam wall disaster defence
An overflowing dam in southwestern Sydney is threatening to flood 130,000 homes, furthering a long running debate about whether to raise the dam wall.
Qld flood damage could be more than $1bn
Queensland is calling on its mud army of volunteers as the flood clean-up gets underway, with early estimates suggesting the damage bill could top $1 billion.
Looters paddle in to target flood victims
Looters are targeting residents and business owners hit by Queensland's flooding disaster, prompting police to step up patrols.
East coast flooding bill in the billions
The cost of the current flood crisis is not yet known, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expecting a big clean-up bill as insurance claims start rolling in.
Sydney on high-alert as rain bomb looms
Sydney must be prepared for the worst, the emergency services minister says, as a severe weather warning extends from Newcastle to the South Coast