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
WorldWeather Watch: Worst yet to come for QueenslandBack 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.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandChaos as Brisbane abandoned for higher groundA Kiwi living in Brisbane described the city as total chaos yesterday as people were evacuated.11 Jan 04:30 PM
World'We have a grim and desperate situation'The death toll from flooding in Queensland is expected to rise, says Premier Anna Bligh.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOh my God, I'm being swept away - victim'Oh my God, I'm being swept away, come and get me,' was the last thing a NZ woman heard from her son, phoning from floodwaters.11 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldQueensland: Fury of the floodBystanders watched in horror as a woman only centimetres from her rescuer lost her grip on a power pole and disappeared under a torrent of dirty water during flash floods in Queensland.11 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldWarning: 'The worst is yet to come'Queensland premier Anna Bligh says southeast Queensland is facing a bigger flood than the catastrophic deluge of 1974, which killed 14. The worst of the disaster is yet to come, with Thursday predicted to be 'devastating'.11 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Civil Defence team back to CondamineThe NZ Civil Defence team helping residents of flood-stricken Queensland has been forced to return to the town of Condamine, as more floods again hit the town they had just left.11 Jan 06:12 AM
WorldWorkers flee Brisbane city centreBrisbane CBD has been shut down as workers flee rising floodwaters, while five more bodies have been found in the Lockyer Valley, according to a report, bringing the toll from the Toowoomba flash floods to 11.11 Jan 04:50 AM
World'Whole families' unaccounted forWhole families are unaccounted for after flash floods in southern Queensland, with eight confirmed dead and Premier Anna Bligh warning the toll could rise dramatically.11 Jan 02:13 AM
WorldMore bodies expected in flood zoneAuthorities expect to find more bodies in Queensland communities torn apart by flash floods that have so far killed eight people and left 72 missing.11 Jan 02:04 AM
WorldEight dead, 72 missing in ToowoombaAt least eight are dead and 72 unaccounted for after a wall of water rushed through the Australian city of Toowoomba.10 Jan 10:00 PM
World<i>A state in emergency:</i> Queensland flood updateA quick wrap of how the Queensland media is reporting the devastating effects of the floods across the state.10 Jan 08:05 PM
FootballSoccer: Smeltz return to A-League confirmedNew Zealand international striker Shane Smeltz will resume playing for Queensland's Gold Coast United in the A-League.10 Jan 02:45 AM
WorldBrisbane braces itself for floodingThe devastating Queensland floods are now threatening the state's largest city, Brisbane, where the city council is offering sandbags to residents in low-lying parts of the city.09 Jan 11:20 PM
AgribusinessAustralian floods boost market for NZ fruit, vegesEastern Australia's sopping wet summer has set the scene for an "explosion" of imported New Zealand produce.07 Jan 09:37 PM
WorldQueenslanders hope worst of the flooding has passedThe floodwaters that have isolated towns, forced thousands from their homes, and devastated crops and industry appear to have peaked.07 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldQueensland flood victims return to muddy homesQueensland residents are about to begin the monumental task of cleaning up their properties as floodwaters start to recede.07 Jan 04:05 AM
EconomyEconomy reels as Queensland floods hit minesQueensland is losing up to $131m a day in coal exports over floods which have left 40 towns isolated or partly underwater.05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFlooding in QueenslandDevastating flooding in Queensland has affected more than 200,000 people in a disaster zone bigger than New South Wales. 05 Jan 03:37 AM
BusinessEmergency meeting held in response to floods crisisTwenty three Queensland towns and cities are now affected in a disaster zone larger than the size of New South Wales.05 Jan 02:31 AM
BusinessQueensland floods will have global impact - PremierThe damage from the Queensland floods is so extensive it will affect the international economy...04 Jan 09:46 PM
