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Severe storms bring heavy rain to flood-affected parts of south-east Queensland

Storms bring lightning and torrential rain to parts of south-east Queensland already devastated by flooding, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning unstable conditions could cause "potentially life-threatening" weather events.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Will closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station early really cost thousands of jobs?

If you follow the Institute of Public Affairs’s logic on job losses, a net zero target is bad for everyone working in renewables too

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

Queensland floods: As the clean-up begins in Goodna, many say they can't do it alone

Four days after an engorged Brisbane River forced its way into the streets and homes of Goodna, residents returned to see what was left of their homes. Now they ask for help.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

Queensland Mud Army 2.0 volunteers urged to check with home owners before throwing out belongings needed for flood insurance claims

Flood-affected families are urging Brisbane's Mud Army volunteers to check in with home owners before throwing away priceless possessions, or photos are taken for insurance purposes.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

Brisbane floods: pondering the wisdom of placing our major galleries, libraries and theatres on the banks of a flood-prone river

As a historian, I spend many hours at the State Library of Queensland looking out the large glass panels gazing at the Brisbane River. Its tranquil brown water quietly meanders past, offering an ideal place to watch the CityCat ferries and the occasional passing rower.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

NRLW teams face challenge stopping Brisbane Broncos juggernaut

NRLW rookie club Newcastle believes it can be the team to bring Brisbane's winning run to a halt.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

Flood map satellite images and rain charts show extent of Queensland and NSW disaster

First look at satellite data illustrates the scale of the 2022 eastern Australia floods, including in Brisbane, Lismore and Gympie

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

There is no comprehending the sound and fury of the flooding that pulverised Brisbane

How is anyone supposed to plan for that much rainfall in such a short time? This is simply what living in a climate emergency looks like

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

'One of the most extreme disasters in colonial Australian history': climate scientists on the floods and our future risk

The deluge dumped on southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales this week has been catastrophic. Floodwaters peaked at around 14.4 metres high in Lismore – two metres higher than the city’s previous record.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

Inquest into double murder, cop shooting

An inquest will be held into the deaths of a couple who were stabbed to death at their Brisbane home and their alleged killer who was shot dead by police.

AAP · Mar 2, 2022