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Relief as death toll remains steady

No bodies have been found in a mass of cars washed under a Queensland town's rail bridge where authorities feared they would find several people dead.

NZ Civil Defence team on move in Queensland

NZ's Civil Defence team was back on the move in flood-ravaged Queensland today after spending a frustrating day off confined to one of the state's isolated communities.

<i>Latest updates:</i> Queensland floods

Abandoned homes face looting threat

The threat of looting is making Queensland flood victims reluctant to evacuate their properties.

Mayor urges Brisbane to 'put shoulder to wheel'

Brisbane's mayor has called on residents to 'put the shoulder to the wheel' and help clean up.

High river floods 15,000 properties

<i>Greg Ansley:</i> Sense of unreality in Brisbane

The frightening power of the brown surge heading towards Moreton Bay leaves no mistake about the devastation that this flood has done.

Twitter, Facebook comments on the Queensland floods

Find out what people are saying about the Queensland floods in social media.

Floodwaters high after river peaks

The Brisbane River peaked at 4.6m this morning with residents warned there would be shocking scenes of devastation.

Brisbane under siege as waters rise

Peaking river levels in Brisbane could have a devastating effect this evening, with almost 20,000 homes expected to be swamped by tomorrow. Meanwhile, 56,000 homes and businesses are without power and a fire has started at Suncorp Stadium.

It's sunny in Brisbane, so why is a wall of water coming?

The cause of today's flooding in Brisbane is very different to the devastating floods in Toowoomba yesterday.

Soccer: Floods prompt fire drama at Suncorp Stadium

Sunday's A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and the Brisbane Roar is in further doubt after a fire at Suncorp Stadium.

'Total chaos' as river levels peak

Up to 33 per cent of Ipswich, 40km south-west of Brisbane, could be underwater in hours, with floodwaters from the Bremer River, which have already submerged entire blocks of the CBD, set to peak around 2pm (NZT).

High tide threatens Brisbane

Brisbane is bracing for a high tide this afternoon as thousands evacuate due to flooding in Queensland that has left 10 dead and another 90 missing.

Tale of family sacrifice and tragedy

Toowoomba boy Jordan Rice, 13, has been remembered as a hero after he let his younger brother be rescued first.

Soccer: Flooding has Phoenix game in doubt

A decision is expected today over a possible postponement of the A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar.

Weather Watch: Worst yet to come for Queensland

Back on January 1 authorities said Queensland was facing a flood of "biblical proportions". Now, almost two weeks later, and it's hard to fathom that the "worst is yet to come" as unprecedented flooding hits the drought ravaged region.

Chaos as Brisbane abandoned for higher ground

A Kiwi living in Brisbane described the city as total chaos yesterday as people were evacuated.