Brisbane streets inundated, homes flooded as relentless torrential rain smashes the city
Flash flooding is ripping through multiple regions across Brisbane, with streets inundated, homes flooded and buses shutdown.
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‘The challenge is now’: 700mm deluge, flooding threat for SEQ
Meteorologists have warned heavy rain could continue into next week causing life-threatening flash flooding, with the centre of the system to the furthest cloud bands measuring 400km.
Battle to be ‘queen bee’: Daunting new social threat for Aussie children
Children as young as seven are worried about their social status and feel they have to ask permission to sit with certain groups of friends.
Back from the dead: Brisbane hammered by Cat 1 winds, planes unable to land
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has unleashed on Brisbane with Category 1 winds, causing damage and downing trees, with planes unable to land and mass power outages across the region, despite it being downgraded to a tropical low.
Cafes, pubs, Bunnings, servos, supermarkets: What’s open today
Looking to grab a coffee, stock up on groceries or fill up your car. Here is a list of what’s open across Brisbane and on the Gold Coast today.
‘All prep, no action’: Straddie locals bemused by Alfred’s strength
Stradbroke Island residents have been left confused and relieved after expecting a category 2 cyclone.
Shock new images of Burleigh Heads police shooting emerge
Pictures have emerged of the moments after a man in his thirties was shot by police at Burleigh Heads on Saturday night. WARNING – GRAPHIC.
‘Prepare now’: Models show TC Alfred could ‘turn’ and collide with SEQ
New modelling has sparked fears TC Alfred could turn back towards the Qld coast in coming days while abnormally high tides and gale-force winds are expected this weekend.
‘Get naked’: Students reveal horror O-Week hazing at major Qld unis
Students have shared the vile hazing rituals and “challenges” forced upon first years during and after O-Week at Queensland’s major universities. WATCH THE VIDEO
Police issue public appeal for Gateway hit and run
Police are investigating a hit-and-run traffic crash involving a truck on the Gateway Motorway, calling on the public’s help for dashcam footage or CCTV.
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