New ZealandKiwi the face of flood rescue effortWhen Kiwi chopper crewman Tony Young pulled baby Montannah Creasy from her flooded town, he was thinking of his own sons. Now, he has become the face of the Queensland rescue effort.15 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionLabour shortage will hit rebuildingThere have been weeks of flooding in Queensland, and, for many, weeks before the dispossessed can return.14 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldBull sharks spotted in floodwatersTwo bull sharks have been spotted swimming past the McDonald’s restaurant in suburban Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane, 30km from the coast.14 Jan 06:20 AM
WorldFlood victim's body carried 80kmA victim found 80km away from where the person went missing in the Lockyer Valley demonstrates the massive search and rescue task ahead, authorities say.14 Jan 06:13 AM
WorldHorror as flood sweeps away three family members'Her legs got caught in the sleepers and she was drowning with her baby in her arms.'14 Jan 01:03 AM
WorldPrepare for 'unbearable stench', Queenslanders toldQueensland residents have been told to prepare for the 'unbearable stench' that follows a flood as the massive clean-up begins. 13 Jan 11:30 PM
WorldRiver creeps closer to top of leveesOfficials are keeping a close watch on flood levees protecting a town bordering Queensland and New South Wales as water levels creep within 40cm of their 11 metre limit.13 Jan 06:46 PM
WorldHeartbreak in the Valley of DeathThe water is starting to recede in Queensland but the body count continues to rise in the devastated Lockyer Valley region where dozens of people remain missing.13 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldRelief as death toll remains steadyNo 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.13 Jan 06:48 AM
WorldLa Nina, global warming to blame for floodsExperts blame a combination of a La Nina weather pattern and global warming for the magnitude of the Queensland flood disaster.13 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandNZ Civil Defence team on move in QueenslandNZ'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. 13 Jan 06:16 AM
WorldFlooded valley 'utterly devastated'Flooding has left a valley to the west of Brisbane looking like a war zone, with Australian troops steeling themselves for expected ‘terrible outcomes’ as they move into the devastated area.13 Jan 12:29 AM
WorldAbandoned homes face looting threatThe threat of looting is making Queensland flood victims reluctant to evacuate their properties.12 Jan 11:10 PM
WorldMayor 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.12 Jan 10:54 PM
Opinion<i>Greg Ansley:</i> Sense of unreality in BrisbaneThe frightening power of the brown surge heading towards Moreton Bay leaves no mistake about the devastation that this flood has done.12 Jan 09:22 PM
WorldGreat Barrier Reef threatened by debris from floodsAustralia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the ecological wonders of the world, may also be severely affected by the Queensland floods.12 Jan 08:50 PM
WorldTwitter, Facebook comments on the Queensland floodsFind out what people are saying about the Queensland floods in social media.12 Jan 07:45 PM
WorldFloodwaters high after river peaksThe Brisbane River peaked at 4.6m this morning with residents warned there would be shocking scenes of devastation.12 Jan 07:33 PM
WorldGrim search in shattered townA flood survivor has described trying to grab people fighting for their lives only to find they were bodies in turbulent water.12 Jan 07:24 PM
