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Major parties must do better on protecting climate
Australians have the chance to cast a vote that will have enormous consequences for this urgent issue.
- The Herald's View
Major flood warnings in place for parts of south east Queensland
New concerns about water supply safety amid deluge.
Queensland town of Gympie hit with floodwaters again
For the second time in three months, the Queensland town of Gympie is being hit by severe floodwaters as residents scramble to save their belongings.
Clean-up underway in Queensland town of Warwick
The clean-up is underway in the Southern Downs town of Warwick after the Condamine River broke its banks, flooding 80 properties.
Residents in Queensland town Laidley start flood clean-up
Residents in Laidley have finally been able to start the clean-up effort following the devastating flood emergency in Queensland.
Plastic-stuffed seabirds sound alarm call for Australian ocean health
Seabirds are sending us an urgent message about the health of the Australia’s oceans but we’re not listening, say marine scientists.
- by Miki Perkins
South-east Queensland communities inundated by floodwaters again
South-east Queensland communities have been inundated with floodwaters for a second time this year.
Queensland town of Laidley inundated by floodwaters
The Queensland town of Laidley in the Lockyer Valley has been inundated with floodwaters, with a raging torrent running through the main street.