‘We are gutted’: Flood-smashed suburb calls for home buyback
Residents in a Brisbane suburb smashed again by major flooding this week are calling for the government to consider the area in a buyback scheme.
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From one extreme to the next - keep updated with the latest news and warnings for Queensland weather
‘Record’ 350mm rain bomb worse than 2011, clean-up may take months
Queensland communities are facing a mammoth clean-up after downpours of up to 350mm – caused by conditions worse than those in the infamous 2011 and 2022 floods – inundated homes.
Full list: Road closures due to flash flooding, emergency alerts, school closures
More than 70 roads across Queensland were closed due to flash flooding, including dozens across the southeast on Tuersday after a 300mm deluge. Emergency alerts are also active.
Streets, parks underwater as coast smashed by rain
The Sunshine Coast has been hit with a torrential downpour with some areas recording more than 150mm in less than five hours. Here’s the latest.
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Large hail, damaging winds ‘definitely on cards’ in Qld’s week-long deluge
Weather experts have warned large hail and damaging winds are expected across the state with a week of storms and widespread drenching rain. SEE HOW MUCH FELL
Rain downgrade: Forecast 100mm drenching halved as cool change blows in
A prediction for 100mm of rain in South-East Queensland this week won’t materialise, but it will still be a wet start to the week. SEE THE FORECAST
‘Threat is real’: Storms fire up as SEQ remains on supercell alert
Storms are starting to fire up across South East Queensland after a hot and humid day with temperatures soaring beyond 40C in some parts of the state.
House damaged, women injured, fire erupts after savage lightning storm
A home has been damaged, two women injured and a significant bushfire ignited after a severe storm swept across parts of South East Queensland this afternoon.
43C heatwave, 250mm by Xmas: Qld’s extreme six-week outlook
Queensland will swelter through 43C temperatures this week but amateur weather forecasters are predicting a drenching in the lead-up to Christmas.
Rain reprieve as storms bring in 20mm drops
Much needed rain has fallen in parts of southern Queensland, bringing in hope for a reprieve from blistering conditions fuelling bushfires.
‘Take it seriously’: Mayor’s grim warning to Brisbane over extreme weather triple threat
Brisbane residents are being urged to prepare for a trifecta of extreme weather events, with warnings that “we need to take this seriously”.
10 degree spike, fire threat soars: Qld heat warning as records fall interstate
Temperatures will climb towards 40C in parts of southern Queensland this week, threatening spring weather records and fanning already dire fire conditions.
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