Flood-hit Brisbane gets used to 'unspeakable' stench

Parts of Australia’s third-largest city reopened today as deadly floodwaters that had swamped entire neighbourhoods receded, revealing streets and thousands of homes covered in a thick layer of putrid sludge.

Dustbin lorries moved through Brisbane’s muddy streets and some residents dragged ruined furniture out of their homes as the massive clean-up began following one of Australia’s worst natural disasters.