The two young men were last seen entering floodwaters about 4am yesterday.

Cops have been left clinging to trees, crocodiles and snakes wading down streets.

Officials are fearing totals of up to two metres of rainfall.

Glenn Dickson was brutally savaged by a 3.5 metre Bull shark. Here's how he survived.

"It was a horrific scene to arrive there and find two people," says detective.

Five sharks caught in area of attacks, including one 3.7m long.

Patea will have to serve at least 30 years and is eligible for parole in May 2048.

Lionel Patea's brutal murder of the Kiwi mother of his child was not his first killing.

A boutique cruise's guests enjoy a journey of discovery, writes Tiana Templeman.

A discovery dating back 1.7 billion years is changing everything Aussies thought they knew

NZONE director dismissed a parachute malfunction as the potential cause of the crash.

'He's 650kg and I'm 80kg. I'm not going to win that tug of war'

It's hard to leave this private island with a feel of home, complains Rachael Burnett.

Mum of backpacker killed at Queensland hostel has learnt details about daughter's death.

The Queensland teen who jumped into croc-infested waters to impress a girl is now in jail.

The golden beaches and turquoise waters of Port Douglas are calling Cloe Willetts.

Lynley Bilby immerses herself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

Eat your 2way around the Sunshine Coast, writes Linda Thompson.

A political party says tourists should be allowed to hunt crocodiles in North Queensland.

Severe coral bleaching has struck the reef in one-two punch.

Anger is brewing after thieves used storm devastation as cover to steal from businesses.

The damage to the Great Barrier Reef is still to be assessed.

Tania Lewis is seeking refuge in her Jubilee Pocket home not far from Airlie Beach.

The Queenslander who was mauled by a crocodile after being dared to jump into a river says "it was all worth it".

Alex Newlove checks into a hotel within easy reach of North Queensland's star natural attractions.

The best beach.... Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast Top 3 things to do? Swim in the ocean, explore the hinterland and check out the

Away from the hectic bustle of the big Gold Coast theme parks, Winston Aldworth finds a sanctuary for animals and travellers.

THE BEST BEACH.... Mission Beach is my favourite - long, wide sandy beach with views out to Dunk Island - the most perfect spot to

Cherie Howie stays in a one-bedroom Townsville apartment with river and city views.

Seafood and eat it - it's a philosophy that's easy to follow, writes Elisabeth Easther.