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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

How to protect more Australian homes from the growing risks of floods, fires and other climate disasters

The cleanup is underway in northern Queensland following the latest flooding catastrophe to hit the state. More than 7,000 insurance claims have already been lodged, most of them for inundated homes and other structures.

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'Like winning lottery': Graziers salute flood impact

Instead of being devastated by his property being hit by floodwaters in western Queensland, a tourist attraction owner has compared it to winning the lottery.

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Couple drowned in flooding caused by sewer network, report finds

Elaine and Philip Marco died when their car was submerged in water on Queens Drive, Liverpool in 2023.

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At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US

Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.

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At least 16 dead after severe flooding sweeps the South

Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 7 inches of rain during the weekend storms, and at least 16 people have died in the Southeast

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At Least 2 Dead Following Brutal Flash Flood in Kentucky

A flash flood in Bonnieville, Kentucky claimed the lives of two people this weekend as Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency.

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‘People are paying too much’: Coalition could break up big insurance companies, Dutton says

Opposition leader says more competition needed as growing numbers unable to afford home and car insurance

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Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while snow will hit Northeast, cold temperatures across Plains

Much of the Eastern U.S. is bracing for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather, while snow storms were predicted in the Northeast

The Independent UK

Family counts blessings after landslide near miss

A family has no fixed address or income after heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide but they are still counting their blessings following the near miss.

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Man who drove into flood cleared of mates' manslaughter

More than two years after driving into floodwaters with two friends on his ute, a man has been found not guilty of manslaughter over their drownings.

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Floods, heatwaves, possible snow and a cyclone: what is happening with Australia’s weather?

An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding, while Tasmania battles bushfires before an Antarctic blast rolls in

The Guardian - AU

Dutton weighs in on RBA amid banana price rise warning

Floods in Australia's north are expected to cut economic output and nudge up banana and sugar prices, as the opposition weighs in on a forecast rate cut.

AAP

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month

A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1

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Farmers take stock of flood damage as clean-up begins

Farmers are hopeful of assessing damage to their flood-hit crops after being plagued by heavy rainfall but more wet weather is on the way in northern Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney cafe’s furniture floats down the street as downpour soaks the city

Dramatic storm brings lunchtime chaos to city businesses and workers

The Guardian - AU

Storms sweep NSW and Victoria with 21 people rescued from vehicles in Sydney flash floods

SES responds to more than 500 calls for assistance in NSW and warns drivers to take care after heavy rain

The Guardian - AU

Towns cut off by Queensland floods warned against panic-buying as premier vows ‘resilient’ rebuild

David Crisafulli says infrastructure to be replaced after floods needs ‘greater ability’ to withstand natural disasters

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Storms loom in southern states as Qld copes with floods

Multiple states are bracing for severe weather with forecasters predicting heavy rain in parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

The Guardian - UK

More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones

Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years

AAP

Clean-up signals new threats for flood-ravaged region

A flood-hit region looks set to battle more heavy rainfall but experts warn residents will confront another threat when their massive clean-up finally starts.

AAP

Flash flooding catches out rain-soaked region - again

Just when Judi Hinspeter thought the rain would not stop lashing her home, the weather took a turn for the worse and flash flooding hit a sodden region again.

AAP

Flooding puts focus on failing major highway

Promises of a better Bruce Highway costing billions of dollars have followed another flooding of the major road which isolated towns and sparked rescues.

The Independent UK

Angry husband crashes into car with wife and her paramour — killing them both, police say

The husband, Isaac Albert Perez, has been charged with murder over the crash, which police say was intentional

AAP

PM tours flood-hit region as locals tell of 'terror'

A local has described the "terrifying" experience of watching floodwaters threaten her home as the prime minister toured a vital rebuild at a rain-hit region.

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