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Large hail, lightning strikes and flash flooding as severe storms hit south-east Queensland after days of hot weather

The Bureau of Meteorology said large hail was observed near Toowoomba and storm warnings extend from the Wide Bay and Burnett including Gayndah and Eidsvold, the Lockyer Valley, Gympie and through to Brisbane City.

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Lettuce prices to fall as production lifts in flood-hit growing regions

After months of paying as much as $10 for a head of lettuce, shoppers can expect some relief with Queensland growers bouncing back, three months after devastating floods.

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Can protected cropping save Australia's salad and fruit bowls from harsh weather?

When lettuce prices jumped to $10 off the back of extreme weather in NSW and Queensland it sent a shockwave through the nation, but some farmers in the flood zone were left relatively unscathed – because they grow under cover.

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Four people face court charged with murder, arson after Laidley stabbing

Police have arrested three teenagers and a man in his 20s overnight after a man was allegedly murdered in a Lockyer Valley home.

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Homicide investigation launched after man left dying from stab wounds in burning Laidley house

Police are called to a house in Patrick Street in Laidley, in the Lockyer Valley, in response to reports a man had been stabbed several times.

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Lettuce farmers contemplate flood-hit future as 'rotting' crops create supply shortage for KFC

Queensland lettuce farmers grappling with months of devastating floods are calling for financial help as a supply shortage prompts fast food company KFC to introduce a leafy replacement on its burgers.

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Queensland's wet weather expected to ease, flood level of Mary River at Gympie to fall

Heavy rain falling across a widespread area of Queensland's south-east has mostly dissipated on Sunday afternoon, but the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned sodden catchments could still flood later in the week amidst light showers.

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Evacuations as more than 500 roads cut by south-east Qld flooding – as it happened

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South-east Queensland flood damage captured in before and after aerial images

Aerial images have captured the worst of south-east Queensland's flood damage in dramatic before and after shots.

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Grantham residents and business owners return home to flood devastation in Queensland's Lockyer Valley

As the floodwaters recede, homes and businesses are now left with the stench of rotting debris, but this small rural community is rallying together to begin the massive clean-up effort.

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Drinking water can be a dangerous cocktail for people in flood areas

Parts of south east Queensland and northern NSW have been experiencing what has been called a “rain bomb”. Despite the heavy falls, south eastern Queenslanders in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and the Lockyer Valley have been asked to conserve drinking water.

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Flood trauma resurfaces from 2011 as Lockyer Valley couple escape with their lives – again

They survived flash flooding a decade ago by climbing on to their roof. On Friday, Jean and Lloyd Warr found themselves huddled together on top of their ute

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Heartbroken Lockyer Valley residents relive trauma of 2011 floods as homes, businesses go under again

Heartbroken Lockyer Valley residents relive the trauma of the 2011 floods after their homes and businesses are again inundated.

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Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

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South-east Queensland hit by severe weather, heavy rain and flood warnings issued

Flooding and severe weather warnings are issued after torrential rain falls over large parts of south-east Queensland. See how the day unfolded.

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