An aerial view of flood-affected areas around Townsville. Picture: Queensland Fire Department Dozens of swiftwater rescues were conducted on Monday, highlighting the danger. In Victoria ...

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I was down one end helping an SES member while he helped the younger people up. 'Swiftwater rescue and the police boat then arrived and managed to get the older gentleman and other SES person.' ...

The Queensland Fire Department has launched an investigation into a Woombye house fire this morning. The Queensland Fire ...

“Anything that could’ve gone wrong, pretty much did ... affected residents,” Inspector Blain said. “Police and Swiftwater Rescue responded with police using extra resources, including ...

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with more than 1700 homes in “black zones” predicted to be inundated on Monday. A total of 41 swiftwater rescues were conducted in the 24 hours until 3pm Sunday.

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