2010-11 Queensland floods

Rhonda Hayes, 72, Coraki, NSW I was sitting in the lounge with my Labrador, Toby, when there was an urgent rasp on the front door. Who could that be? I wondered. It was late, and there was a heavy downpour outside. I opened the door to a man in an SES uniform. “You need to […]

"He's doing the best that he can with everything that's happening," his relatives said.

The Queensland flood disaster that unfolded 12 months ago stunned the nation. Thirty five people died, thousands were made homeless and the economic fallout runs into the billions. Now former idol contestants have rallied together to urge Australians to remember the disaster and dig deep to help those still struggling to rebuild their lives. More […]