‘Rain bomb’ that crippled Brisbane heads for NSW
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South-east Queensland was on high alert last night, with heavy rain causing flash flooding which killed six people, shut down the public transport system and took out wastewater treatment plants in Brisbane.
Businesses and more than 100 schools have been shut across south-east Queensland, which is home to more than 3.8 million people.
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Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com
Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
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