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Videos from the flood crisis that shocked and inspired us this week

This week, the country watched on as residents in south-east Queensland and New South Wales grappled with heart-breaking floods.

The New Daily

Flooded Australian Towns Brace for More Rains, Several People Still Missing

Australian authorities on Friday warned of more rains over the weekend in several flooded regions in the country's east, likely hampering relief efforts as defense personnel try to reach worst-hit towns cut off by days of downpours. A wild weather system that dumped more than a year's worth of rainfall…

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More heavy rain, floods, heatwave, storms predicted across Australia as wild weather continues

A cold front is sweeping through, triggering more rain and storms, there's an extreme heatwave in north Queensland, and it's looking like another low for the east coast next week.

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‘Heartbreaking’: Australia’s east coast reels from worst floods in living memory

Queensland and NSW bear the brunt of catastrophic weather conditions that have claimed 16 lives

The Guardian - AU

Man fined after saltwater crocodile found shot and buried on North Queensland cattle station

The man, who was not charged with killing the animal, was depicted in a photo tendered to the court that showed him holding the croc from the tail while it bled from the head.

ABC News

Queensland Origin hero Edrick Lee edging closer to NRL return almost 500 days in the making

Almost 500 days since his last game, Queensland State of Origin hero Edrick Lee is edging closer to an NRL comeback.

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Nine years' jail for 11-week drug dealer

A Queensland man who trafficked guns and drugs to pay two mortgages after losing his job has been sentenced to nine years' jail.

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What is Japanese encephalitis? What do we know about the first confirmed Queensland case in 24 years?

Japanese encephalitis is a rare virus that in serious cases can cause your brain to swell. Cases have also appeared in Victoria this week.

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Before and after aerial pictures show how floods swept through Queensland and NSW towns

High-resolution images shot from a camera system mounted on planes focus in on the devastation

The Guardian - AU

Labor calls on disaster relief boss to resign for criticising flood victims who want ‘to live among the gum trees’

Shane Stone doubled down on the comments on Friday, saying he had started a conversation about not rebuilding in disaster-prone areas

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

Little reprieve in sight for central and north Queensland as sweltering heatwave conditions continue

In some regions temperatures are 10 degrees Celsius above average, while in others March records have already been broken.

ABC News

Bulls' Peirson fires in Shield v Redbacks

Queensland have put themselves in a strong position against South Australia in their Shield clash after skipper Jimmy Peirson cracked a whirlwind half-century.

AAP

Qld to ditch mask mandates, density limits

Queensland will scrap its mask mandate from 6pm Friday as overall virus numbers continue to fall.

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The New Daily

‘Should not have been built’: Ever more frequent flooding disasters require urgent answers

Flood mitigation must be addressed by local, state and federal governments, which have an uirgent role to play as climate change produces frequent flooding

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Coal-fired power in Australia could be over within 10 years concedes lobbyist Ian Macfarlane

Just a few years ago he argued for more coal-fired power stations to be built on the east coast, but former Coalition cabinet minister Ian Macfarlane now says there could be none left within 10 years.

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The Loop: More wild weather forecast for Queensland and NSW, Ukraine peace talks stall, Enmore Theatre's floor breaks and audience member asked to leave Q&A

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Fifth death reported in NSW; ‘it’s climate change,’ Palaszczuk says as Qld death toll rises to 10 – as it happened

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Seafood country of origin labelling on menus set to be debated in Queensland

After decades of debate, potential new laws may see Queensland venues tell customers where their seafood comes from.

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Queensland's COVID-19 restrictions ease, including the mandate on masks. But is it the end for them completely?

A major easing of Queensland's COVID-19 restrictions came into effect at 6pm, so what's changing and could the rules be reinstated?

The New Daily

Flood warnings still in place in NSW and Qld as severe thunderstorm alerts cancelled

Severe thunderstorms have been cancelled in Queensland and NSW but flood warnings remain in place as water levels continue to rise, with more rain

ABC News

Queensland Premier stands by decision to close schools even after storm threat fails to materialise

The weather over south-east Queensland eased further on Friday, but storms could return on Sunday. Still, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stands by a decision to shut schools amid concern about "very dangerous" conditions.

The Conversation

Victims of NSW and Queensland floods have lodged 60,000 claims, but too many are underinsured. Here's a better way

As South-East Queensland and New South Wales wade through the devastation of storms and flooding that now threatens the greater Sydney region, residents and businesses will be turning to insurance as their only hope of recovery.

The Conversation

Friday essay: 'fair game', racial shame and the women who demanded more

Sexual politics is difficult terrain for young people to navigate. Desire, threat and insecurity are a powerful combination in the most benign circumstances, even before teenagers were drenched in social media harassment and ubiquitous porn.

The Conversation

We can't keep relying on charities and the food industry to supply food after disasters – the government must lead

Australia is facing yet another “unprecedented” weather event as extreme flooding across Queensland and New South Wales submerges entire towns.

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