Latest fromQueensland

NZ singer escorted by police from plane
New Zealand-born singer Jon Stevens says he's outraged about being ejected from a Jetstar flight to Brisbane, where he was to play at a Queensland flood relief concert, and denies any bad behaviour.

<i>Weather Watch</i>: What does Cyclone Wilma mean for NZ?
Another weekend and meh, another cyclone.

Rugby: Surgery for Sharpe
Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe will miss approximately four to six weeks of pre-season training after undergoing laparoscopic surgery to repair a hernia.

NZ pair upset at flood cash 'racism'
A Kiwi couple caught up in the Queensland floods say they are disgusted at being denied Govt assistance because they are from NZ.

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

Toowoomba mother, son to be buried together
About 150 mourners gathered to farewell Donna and Jordan Rice - the teen who sacrificed himself to save his brother.

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

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

NZ flood victims may be denied emergency funding
New Zealanders forced from their homes in the Queensland floods have been told they are not eligible for disaster recovery subsidies.

Flooded state tries to learn from disaster
The Queensland flood disaster inquiry is to focus on planning for the future.

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

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

Queensland Premier calls for improved flood insurance
Anna Bligh would like to see a better system developed so Australians have better insurance protection against flood disasters.