A Kiwi couple caught up in the Queensland floods say they are disgusted at being denied Govt assistance because they are from NZ.

Severe thunderstorms have hampered the reconnection of power to flood-weary southeast Queenslanders.

Queensland police say a teenager photographed as she was swept to what appeared to be certain death in Toowoomba has survived.

About 150 mourners gathered to farewell Donna and Jordan Rice - the teen who sacrificed himself to save his brother.

As floodwaters continue to isolate large areas of Queensland and Victoria, the ground is being laid for recriminations and blame.

The West Coast's Fox River burst its banks today, forcing some residents and bach owners to evacuate, some of them carrying off possessions they wanted to save.

Police say there is no truth to an "overwhelmed" volunteer's claims that he found two bodies in a house at Goodna.

An Australian navy minehunter has started looking for dangerous debris washed down the Brisbane River.

Fraudsters are stealing cash and personal details from people intending to donate to Queensland flood victims.

New Zealanders forced from their homes in the Queensland floods have been told they are not eligible for disaster recovery subsidies.

The Queensland flood disaster inquiry is to focus on planning for the future.

The people of Brisbane are facing the prospect of major disruption for some time yet.

One of the worst floods in Victoria's history is continuing to threaten communities.

Anna Bligh would like to see a better system developed so Australians have better insurance protection against flood disasters.

Sealegs International is to deploy a second rescue craft in Brisbane.

The central Victorian town of Carisbrook is under water, with nearly 200 homes submerged by floods.