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First come floods, then domestic violence. We need to prepare for the next inevitable crisis

Catastrophic flooding in New South Wales and southeast Queensland has led to lost lives, homes, belongings, pets and livelihoods.

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Flood relief payments and disaster relief: Here's what's available to you

Are you one of the hundreds of thousands of people across New South Wales and Queensland who have had their homes or businesses flooded? There are several ways to access payments or get financial help.

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NSW, Queensland floods on track to be among country's worst-ever natural disasters, Climate Council says

The ongoing floods in Queensland and New South Wales are on track to be one of Australia's worst-ever natural disasters, a Climate Council report says, linking the destruction to climate change.

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Qld flood emergency 'a week ago': premier

The prime minister will request a national emergency with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk when he travels to Brisbane.

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Insurance fine print may mean thousands of flood victims are unable to claim, report says

Flood, storm and rainwater policy inclusions and wording vary across providers as government-backed standardisation stalls

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PM to make national disaster declaration

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will seek a national emergency declaration covering Queensland and NSW following talks with the premiers.

AAP

Man extradited from Tasmania to Qld

A man has been extradited from Tasmania after being charged with murder following a far north Queensland altercation in 2019.

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The national emergency declaration came days after the east coast was already underwater. Why?

The floods that struck Queensland and northern New South Wales more than a week ago are now Australia's first "national emergency". So, what does that mean? Here's a quick guide.

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Qld has 13 virus deaths, 4801 new cases

Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland with the state also recording 4801 new cases.

AAP

Floods left thousands without power. Microgrids could help communities weather the next disaster

The devastating floods have cut off power for tens of thousands of people across New South Wales and Queensland, limiting their access to basic amenities and hampering rescue efforts. This included 54,000 homes in Brisbane alone.

The Conversation

Police charge 19yo Queensland man over fiery Sydney Harbour Bridge crash

Police charge a man they say drove a stolen car involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge earlier this week.

ABC News

Unfortunate Auslan interpreter cops hefty hit of bird poo

An Auslan interpreter has been praised for his "deft" response, after taking an unfortunate hit from a load of bird poo at a media briefing on Wednesday.

The New Daily

Townsville first for Matildas' NZ clash

The Matildas will play New Zealand in regional Queensland on April 8, with Townsville to host a women's international for the first time.

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Here's what we know about the Japanese encephalitis outbreak in Victoria, South Australia, NSW and Queensland

The deaths of two people from the virus amid a growing number of cases across Australia are causing concern for health and agricultural authorities. Here's what we know.

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Cops' 'catastrophic failure' before murder

A Queensland woman murdered by her abusive former partner would still be alive if not for the "catastrophic failure" of Queensland police, a court has heard.

The Conversation

Crowdfunding disaster relief offers hope in desperate times. But who gets left behind?

At least 21 people have been killed in the devastating floods across Queensland and New South Wales. Many have lost everything they own, in part due to vicious cycles of underinsurance.

AAP

Man charged for fiery Harbour Bridge crash

Police have charged a 19-year-old Queensland man allegedly driving a stolen SUV involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Storm warnings issued after BOM predictions of rain, hail and strong winds for south-east Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology issues severe storm warnings amid ongoing concern an unstable atmosphere is creating perfect conditions for heavy weather across south-east Queensland.

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Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened

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Flood support 'will never be enough': PM

The prime minister has expressed his sorrow to flood victims in northern NSW, saying no amount of support will ever be enough to help affected residents.

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How to deal with mould following the south-east Queensland flooding and rain

Intense rain and high levels of humidity have created the perfect breeding ground for mould in south-east Queensland.

The Conversation

The floods have killed at least 21 Australians. Adapting to a harsher climate is now a life-or-death matter

The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales highlight, yet again, Australia’s failure to plan for natural disasters. As we’re seeing now in heartbreaking detail, everyday Australians bear the enormous cost of this inaction.

The Conversation

Letting the people decide: should Australia hold more referendums?

Last month the mayors of Queensland’s two biggest cities proposed a referendum on reintroducing daylight saving in the Sunshine State.

The Guardian - AU

How to get rid of mould as floods, wet weather and extreme humidity hit NSW and Queensland

Experts explain how to prevent mould and mildew taking hold, and what to do if it already has

The Guardian - AU

‘A year’s worth of landfill’: what will happen to all the waste from flood-damaged homes in Queensland and NSW?

Lismore council says waste will be transferred to a quarry site identified by state government near Teven

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