New images reveal extent of Aussie Christmas storm devastation

Images of the devastating storms that destroyed homes and killed at least seven people have captured the world’s attention.

New images have revealed the widespread devastation wrought by deadly storms over the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays across Queensland’s southeast.

At least seven people were killed and more than 46,000 homes still without power across the state on Thursday following thunderstorms and a “mini-cyclone”.

More than 900 powerlines were felled by storms, including at Eagle Heights, Mt Tambourine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Fallen trees also caused chaos at Coomera on the Gold Coast. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Some 60 homes were reportedly made unhabitable by the storms, with the state government releasing financial assistance for residents on the Gold Coast.

With the first sunny skies in four days, embattled residents and emergency services across the Gold Coast on Wednesday began the long road to recovery.

Jessica Power, from Paris France, and mum Kate, lend a hand to help open the Main Western Rd at Mt Tamborine. Picture: NCA Newswire / Scott Powick

SES officers assisting in the clean up at Eagle Heights at Mt Tamborine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Trees felled by ferocious winds were seen scattered across the region, block roads to traffic, damaging parked cars, and ruining homes and fences.

While many locals are taking the clean up into their own hands, their efforts are likely to be hampered by heatwave conditions forecast for later this week.

Roofing scattered across the road at Eagle Heights, Mt Tambourine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

The wreckage is evidence of the damage done to scores of homes. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Winds of up to 100km felled trees at Mt Tambourine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

At Burleigh Waters, tree were also seen blocking roads. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

At Coomera, trees landed on parked cars outside of homes. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

The winds, described as being cyclonic, snapped trees in half at Mt Tambourine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Gusting up to 100km, the wind even took down street sings Mt Tambourine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Debris smashed car windows at Eagle Heights, Mt Tambourine. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Multiple vehicle were damaged at Eagle Heights because of the storms. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

On Wednesday, volunteers began the long road to clearing away all the damage. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Locals took to ride-on movers to help clear away the strewn wreckage themselves. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

With stores subsiding, recovery efforts will likely be hampered by forthcoming heatwave conditions. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

For many, including at Coomera, the wreckage will take a long time to clear. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick