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Historical treasures escape worst of Qld flood
Good disaster plans have averted the destruction of almost all important historic artefacts in Queensland.
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Great Barrier Reef tested for flood damage
Authorities are monitoring for tell-tale signs of damage as muddy flood plumes smother 10% of the GBR.
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Water quality concerns plague Queensland
The masses of contaminants in the floodwater in Queensland are posing threats to health and ecosystems.
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Brisbane floods: did the dams work?
As Brisbane cleans up its murky waters, the community wonders how well the dams worked.
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Wildlife hit hard by Queensland floods
As rescue workers struggle to save possums, kangaroos and koalas, a confusing picture is building of the final toll on animals.
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Floodgates open at Wivenhoe Dam
Water is still pouring towards Brisbane from the Wivenhoe Dam, but at a lower rate than earlier in the week.
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La Niña rains to stay for months
The La Niña climate system which is responsible for much of the heavy rain in Queensland, is set to continue.
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Queensland floods unprecedented
The widespread and devastating flooding in Queensland is being labelled as a “one in a hundred year event.”
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Unique ecosystems thrive in “acid rain”
Queensland scientists have discovered a unique ecosystem, in which flora and fauna thrive in highly acidic water.
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Trojan horse mosquitoes released in Qld
Scientists aim to combat dengue fever with the spread of ‘vaccine’ bacteria.