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The flood disaster in Queensland's southeast will "have a big impact" on the state's budget as the government donates $2.1 million to relief support charities.

AAP · Mar 6, 2022

Queensland flood appeal kicks off as new figures reveal extent of damage

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $2.1 million for the state's flood appeal, with close to 27,000 applications for hardship grants submitted already.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2022

Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises

Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in rain for days, braced for more heavy downpours on Sunday as the death toll from flooding across the country's east rose to 17.

Reuters · Mar 5, 2022

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New inquiry investigates Queensland's island eyesores as holiday destinations fall into disrepair

From the "get wrecked" tourism slogan of the 1980s to the wreck it is today, Great Keppel Island is one of many island eyesores dotted along the Queensland Coast. Locals who've invested their life savings hope a new inquiry will bring back their former glory.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

NSW flood cleanup continues as south-east Queensland again lashed by thunderstorms

Severe rainfall that may lead to flash flooding ‘likely’ in Queensland, while Hawkesbury-Nepean River in NSW set to surpass last week’s flood level

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022

More warnings in place for NSW as severe storms strike Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022

Faces of the flood: Those hit hard by Queensland floods, and where they go from here

The recent floods in Queensland have shattered rainfall records but they are more than just figures on a chart — they have a huge impact on people's lives and histories. Here, we bring you some of the stories from flooded homes, farms and communities.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

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Expert calls for better flood preparation across south-east Queensland after severe weather event

The recent flooding across south-east Queensland has been described as a hybrid of previous disasters, which could be learnt from to avoid history repeating, one expert says.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

Aid pledge as flood death toll reaches 17 across NSW and Queensland

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the damage from floods that have devastated the east coast of Australia is more akin to a cyclone.

AAP · Mar 5, 2022

Perrottet defends NSW flood response amid Lismore anger as Qld death toll rises

Premier vows not ‘to spare a dollar’ in recovery but residents increasingly frustrated by slow rollout of support

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022

Tweed River caravan park residents devastated by muddy mess from 'biblical' flood near Queensland border

This week's flood on the Tweed River, south of the Queensland border, has devastated the residents of a riverside caravan park, but they're probably lucky to still be alive to talk about it.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

In Good (Boi) News, Dogs Are Being Reunited With Their Owners After Being Separated By Floods

Dogs who were separated from their owners during the Queensland floods have made their way to safety and this is the news we need right now.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 5, 2022

Qld lash out at Redbacks' Shield crawl

The Sheffield Shield match in Brisbane commenced with rain and ended as a damp squib after South Australia turned down a run-chase.

AAP · Mar 5, 2022

Half-a-billion-dollar support package announced, as body of 11th Queensland flood victim found

The state and federal governments announce a financial support package of $558.5 million for small businesses, farmers, not for profit organisations and sporting and community clubs devastated by the flood emergency across south-east Queensland.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

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ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

From Gympie to Grafton, see the floods devastation from the air

Images captured from planes by Nearmap begin to show the scale of the devastation.

AAP · Mar 4, 2022

O'Connor canoes his way to BOG performance

Queensland Reds playmaker James O'Connor has played a hand in all four tries to lead his injury-hit side to a 29-16 win over the Western Force in Perth.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Latrobe's mayor 'frustrated' by construction delays of town's levee following 2016 floods

Latrobe residents watching the devastation of the Queensland and New South Wales' floods have turned their attention to their town's long-promised flood mitigation project.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

NSW, Queensland floods updates: Volunteers trek supplies to flood-hit residents lacking phone reception, water and electricity - as it happened

Following a slight reprieve, more rain is set to hit New South Wales, while in Brisbane, 13,000 volunteers are expected to form the "Mud Army 2.0" to help with clean-up efforts.

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Queensland records 11th flood death; Australia reports 48 Covid deaths – as it happened

Queensland announces financial support of $558.5m for flood-hit communities as insurance claims estimated to hit $1bn. This blog is now closed

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

The rental market was tight before the south-east Queensland flood — what now for people who can't return home?

With the ongoing property boom prompting many investors to sell, there has been a shortage of available rental properties for some time. Now families left homeless by flooding are adding to the demand.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

South-east Queensland flood damage captured in before and after aerial images

Aerial images have captured the worst of south-east Queensland's flood damage in dramatic before and after shots.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Australian post-flood recovery: where to get help, how to return home safely and what to salvage

As deadly flooding events in Queensland and NSW displace thousands, experts and flood survivors share their advice on how to safely begin the clean up

AAP · Mar 4, 2022

Funding for flood-affected Qld communities

More than $550 million has been provided to small businesses and organisations in flood-affected communities in Queensland.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Rodney Marsh, Australian cricket great, dies aged 74

One of cricket’s greatest wicket-keepers, Marsh died a week after suffering a heart attack during a fundraising event in Queensland

The New Daily · Mar 4, 2022

Videos from the flood crisis that shocked and inspired us this week

This week, the country watched on as residents in south-east Queensland and New South Wales grappled with heart-breaking floods.

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