SYDNEY (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as heavy rains smashed Australia's east coast on Monday, submerging towns and stranding residents on rooftops, with authorities warning of life-threatening flash floods.
Death toll from Queensland floods rises to seven; “weather bomb” moves south to northern NSW; Lismore river levels surpass 1974 flood peak; Brisbane residents inspect damage. Follow for updates.
Evacuation order: Lismore residents hiding in ceilings to escape rising floodwater 2gb.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 2gb.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Koalas, climate action and keeping real estate agents out of councils: Tamara Smith's return to parliament echo.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from echo.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lismore's 'change agent' ready to roll echo.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from echo.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lismore Council chooses costly by-election over 'countback' if a council position becomes vacant echo.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from echo.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lismore Council votes in Cr Peter Colby as the new Deputy Mayor echo.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from echo.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A quiet Christmas for the Steve Krieg echo.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from echo.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.