WorldQueensland Premier calls for improved flood insuranceAnna Bligh would like to see a better system developed so Australians have better insurance protection against flood disasters.15 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland sends second rescue boat to BrisbaneSealegs International is to deploy a second rescue craft in Brisbane.15 Jan 05:42 AM
WorldCentral Victoria town overwhelmed by flood watersThe central Victorian town of Carisbrook is under water, with nearly 200 homes submerged by floods.14 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandThe girl at the centre of the stormWe are more familiar with El Nino, but La Nina cycles have left an imprint in Australia and NZ too.14 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldBull sharks spotted in floodwatersTwo bull sharks have been spotted swimming past the McDonald’s restaurant in suburban Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane, 30km from the coast.14 Jan 06:20 AM
WorldFlood victim's body carried 80kmA victim found 80km away from where the person went missing in the Lockyer Valley demonstrates the massive search and rescue task ahead, authorities say.14 Jan 06:13 AM
WorldAustralia: Floods cause evacuations in VictoriaResidents have been evacuated from their homes as torrential rain falls over western Victoria.14 Jan 02:50 AM
WorldRelief as death toll remains steadyNo bodies have been found in a mass of cars washed under a Queensland town's rail bridge where authorities feared they would find several people dead.13 Jan 06:48 AM
WorldLa Nina, global warming to blame for floodsExperts blame a combination of a La Nina weather pattern and global warming for the magnitude of the Queensland flood disaster.13 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandNZ Civil Defence team on move in QueenslandNZ's Civil Defence team was back on the move in flood-ravaged Queensland today after spending a frustrating day off confined to one of the state's isolated communities. 13 Jan 06:16 AM
