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New head appointed at disaster recovery agency

The Queensland government has appointed a familiar face to lead the state's disaster recovery agency following the departure of chief executive Brendan Moon.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Home buyback scheme receives 443 applications from flood-hit Queensland property owners

About 2,000 homes remain uninhabitable, with evaluations set to begin for buyback program

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022

Residents of flood-affected Goodna to be initial priority for buy-back scheme, Reconstruction Authority says they will not be rushed

More than five months after the February flood disaster, more than 4,250 people across Queensland have registered their interest to have their homes raised, rebuilt or voluntary bought back.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

South-east Queensland flood disaster leaves hundreds needing emergency accommodation, recovery coordinator appointed

Deputy Premier Steven Miles said more than 15,000 property damage assessments had now been conducted across south-east Queensland and 1,778 had "severe" damage.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2022

Flood havoc as Central Coast braces for 4.5m swells – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2022