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
New ZealandKiwis make for higher ground to escape floodsA NZ woman watched in horror as a wall of water swept through the tiny town of Murphys Creek, throwing debris around 'like matchsticks'.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldLivestreaming: Brisbane River in floodWatch livestreaming footage of the flooded Brisbane River, due to peak at 7am New Zealand time.12 Jan 07:00 AM
WorldDeath toll rises as bodies foundThe death toll from flooding in the Toowoomba region has risen to 12 with the discovery of two more bodies, while the full impact of the flood terror is now reaching the town of Grantham, where up to 30 could be dead.12 Jan 06:31 AM
WorldGovt offers support for flood-hit QldThe Government is considering a range of measures to assist in flood-ravaged Queensland.12 Jan 03:30 AM
World3000 homes under water in IpswichThree thousand homes in Ipswich, southwest of Brisbane, are now under water and 1500 people have gone to evacuation centres, with the predicted flood peak still three hours away.12 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldBrisbane under siege as waters risePeaking 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.12 Jan 02:37 AM
World'Total chaos' as river levels peakUp 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).12 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandNZ worker: Scale of disaster hard to comprehend A NZ Civil Defence worker who is part of a team helping residents of Queensland is overwhelmed by the scale of the devastation.11 Jan 11:35 PM
WorldFools take on floodwaters for 'sport'Amid tales of tragedy and heroism in the devastating floods, there's always some clowns.11 Jan 10:50 PM
WorldHigh tide threatens BrisbaneBrisbane 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.11 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldFlood victims' Facebook page 'desecrated'Internet trolls have defaced a Facebook site paying tribute to the victims of the Queensland floods.11 Jan 10:22 PM
WorldTale of family sacrifice and tragedyToowoomba boy Jordan Rice, 13, has been remembered as a hero after he let his younger brother be rescued first.11 Jan 06:52 PM
