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PM’s tears shake off ‘wooden’ response to flood deaths

AUSTRALIA’S prime minister choked back tears in parliament as she described the impact the deadly Queensland floods has had on the country.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

Scores missing in tsunami-like flash flood

THOUSANDS of people fled central Brisbane yesterday as the panicked city braced for its worst flooding in 120 years, after terrifying flash floods left 10 dead and 78 missing.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2011

Rescuers look to save stricken flood victims

Rescuers raced today to reach people trapped on roofs after a flash flood hurled a tsunami-like wall of water through Australia’s waterlogged east, tossing cars like toys, killing at least eight people and leaving 72 missing.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2011