Why deluge won’t deliver a repeat of the February floods
The weather bureau has hosed down fears that southeast Queensland could see a repeat of the 2022 floods, advising that the current weather system looks very different. Here’s why.
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Pair rescued from car, Brisbane on alert in fresh flood emergency
Two people have been rescued from their car at Ipswich and minor flood warning has been issued for Brisbane City as heavy rain persists across the region. LATEST DETAILS
CityCats cancelled, dam releases, flood warning as weather deteriorates
Brisbane’s CityCat and ferry services have been cancelled ahead of expected dam releases as the weather situation in South East Queensland continues to deteriorate.
‘Fair bit of uncertainty’: Heaviest rainfall from severe system yet to come
The focus into Wednesday will be on the northeast of the state, with a severe weather system yet to deliver huge forecast rainfall. SEE THE FLOOD WARNING MAP
Man pulled from floodwaters as extreme weather event brews
A man is in hospital after being rescued from floodwaters in the state’s northwest Monday night. One of two police officers who went to his aid then became stranded and also needed rescuing.
VIDEO: Luxury car destroyed by fire outside Brisbane church
Witnesses have captured the moment a luxury car went up in flames outside a Brisbane church.
Wild weather: 400mm+ rainfall, ‘life-threatening floods’ on cards
Queenslanders have been warned of potentially “life-threatening” flash flooding, as a severe weather system could potentially dump more than 400mm of rain on some areas, with parts of the southeast recording more than 100mm overnight. FULL FORECAST
‘Massive explosions’ heard before ‘suspicious fire’ at private school
Locals have described hearing ‘massive explosions before a building – believed to be the science lab – at a private college south of Brisbane burst into flames. Police are treating the fire as ‘suspicious’.
$10b windfall: Are you one of the million Queenslanders eligible?
More than a million Queenslanders could be eligible for huge insurance refunds they might not know exist. HOW TO CHECK
250mm deluge on way: Man washed away found after banging on car roof
A person has been rescued from floodwaters in the Sunshine Coast hinterland overnight, as Queensland prepares for days of ‘incredibly heavy rain’.
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