Latest from Queensland

Cruel fraudsters target flood donations

Fraudsters are stealing cash and personal details from people intending to donate to Queensland flood victims.

NZ flood victims may be denied emergency funding

New Zealanders forced from their homes in the Queensland floods have been told they are not eligible for disaster recovery subsidies.

Flooded state tries to learn from disaster

The Queensland flood disaster inquiry is to focus on planning for the future.

Brisbane facing unprecedented crisis

The people of Brisbane are facing the prospect of major disruption for some time yet.

Victoria's turn for flood devastation

One of the worst floods in Victoria's history is continuing to threaten communities.

Exiled flood residents forced to wait

Queensland Premier calls for improved flood insurance

Anna Bligh would like to see a better system developed so Australians have better insurance protection against flood disasters.

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Floods may cost insurers up to $8b

Impact of disaster hits companies hard

Bull sharks spotted in floodwaters

Two bull sharks have been spotted swimming past the McDonald’s restaurant in suburban Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane, 30km from the coast.

Flood victim's body carried 80km

A victim found 80km away from where the person went missing in the Lockyer Valley demonstrates the massive search and rescue task ahead, authorities say.

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Horror as flood sweeps away three family members

'Her legs got caught in the sleepers and she was drowning with her baby in her arms.'

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Prepare for 'unbearable stench', Queenslanders told

Queensland residents have been told to prepare for the 'unbearable stench' that follows a flood as the massive clean-up begins.