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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Flood map and rain charts show extent of Queensland and NSW disaster

These interactive graphics show the unprecedented rain causing the 2022 eastern Australia floods

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South-east Queensland schools only open to children of essential workers, vulnerable children due to 'very dangerous' weather

Schools across south-east Queensland will only be open to vulnerable children and those of essential workers tomorrow with the region warned it could experience "very dangerous" weather over the next 24 to 48 hours.

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Western Force returns to Perth Oval for first Super Rugby home game against Queensland Reds

When the Super Rugby season kicked off, the Western Force were hopeful, but not confident, of getting back home to play. Now, finally, the Force's fans will get to see them at Perth Oval for their match against the Reds.

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Brit surfing fan 'living his dream life' in Australia died in skylight fall accident

Jordan Joseph Baker, aged 23, from Minffordd in Gwynedd, was living in Surfer's Paradise, a seaside resort in Queensland when he tragically died in an accident, a Caernarfon inquest heard

Daily Mirror

Government says Labor's attack on Services Australia flood sites a 'cheap' political play

Labor accuses the federal government of making partisan picks for where to send flood assistance — but ministers and Services Australia say state governments decide where to send staff.

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Matt Renshaw defies SA in Sheffield Shield

Former Test batsman Matt Renshaw led the way as Queensland defied some challenging conditions in their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia.

AAP

Why water inundates a home during one flood but spares it the next

As the floodwaters rose in Southeast Queensland last week, my phone buzzed with texts from friends. We compared this event with the last catastrophic flood of 2011 and tried to calculate whether our homes would be affected this time. I live in Ipswich, not far from the now-flooded Bremer River.

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‘Extremely unstable’: Qld to be smashed by dangerous storms

Towns were being evacuated and schools closed in Queensland on Thursday, ahead of dangerous storms that could bring more "life-threatening floods".

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Supermarkets expect short-term disruption to fresh produce supply after Queensland floods

Staples are again in short supply, so how long will regional areas have to wait before shelves are restocked?

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Qld records 6 COVID-19 deaths, 6479 cases

Another six people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6479 new cases.

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Severe storms bring heavy rain to flood-affected parts of south-east Queensland

Storms bring lightning and torrential rain to parts of south-east Queensland already devastated by flooding, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning unstable conditions could cause "potentially life-threatening" weather events.

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Flood-Hit Areas Run Out Of Food, Fuel & Water As 300,000 Sydney Residents Are Told To Evacuate

About 500,000 people across NSW including 300,000 Sydney residents were in danger of flooding or told to evacuate on Thursday morning as heavy rain was forecast to worsen.

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Queensland floods: As the clean-up begins in Goodna, many say they can't do it alone

Four days after an engorged Brisbane River forced its way into the streets and homes of Goodna, residents returned to see what was left of their homes. Now they ask for help.

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Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened

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Risk-taking, panic-buying triggered by south-east Queensland flood and pandemic double whammy, expert says

A Queensland analyst says social media stunts and panic-buying are some of the behaviours being triggered by the latest natural disaster, as people struggle with being hit by a "once-in-a-lifetime" pandemic only to then endure a record-breaking flood.

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NSW, Queensland floods live updates: Severe weather warnings cancelled as flood clean-up continues

Catch up on the news about flooding in NSW and Queensland from March 3 with a look back at our blog.

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Tasmania endures driest summer in 40 years, fourth driest since 1900

While thousands of people across Queensland and New South Wales are grappling with catastrophic floods, the country's smallest state has just endured its driest summer in four decades.

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Eyes on supply chain impacts from flood

The ADF will assist with getting supplies into flood stricken communities as clean up starts to begin in some areas.

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All the roads closed or damaged due to Queensland floods

There are still hundreds of roads affected by flooding across Queensland's south-east. Here we list major thoroughfares closed, damaged or covered in debris.

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NRL cancels season launch, establishes relief fund for flood-affected grassroots clubs in NSW, Queensland

The league calls off its public launch as it decides to use the funds to assist grassroots clubs in northern NSW and south-east Queensland affected by flooding.

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Central and north Queensland to swelter through heatwave while south-east awash with floods

While south-east Queensland slowly begins the clean-up from devastating floods, central and north Queensland are facing a heatwave with extreme humidity. With only sporadic rainfall in the region, some farmers say conditions are the worst they have ever seen it.

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Lions train in Melbourne after Qld floods

With their training base under water following the floods in south-east Queensland, the Brisbane Lions have arrived in Melbourne with a strong AFL squad.

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Queensland Mud Army 2.0 volunteers urged to check with home owners before throwing out belongings needed for flood insurance claims

Flood-affected families are urging Brisbane's Mud Army volunteers to check in with home owners before throwing away priceless possessions, or photos are taken for insurance purposes.

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Grantham residents and business owners return home to flood devastation in Queensland's Lockyer Valley

As the floodwaters recede, homes and businesses are now left with the stench of rotting debris, but this small rural community is rallying together to begin the massive clean-up effort.

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Brisbane floods: pondering the wisdom of placing our major galleries, libraries and theatres on the banks of a flood-prone river

As a historian, I spend many hours at the State Library of Queensland looking out the large glass panels gazing at the Brisbane River. Its tranquil brown water quietly meanders past, offering an ideal place to watch the CityCat ferries and the occasional passing rower.

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