The scale of the flood damage is still unclear in Chinchilla on Queensland’s western downs. Nearly 70 homes and businesses have been impacted, with waters yet to recede.

Two young tourists who had travelled to Australia in search of farm work died after their car became trapped in floodwaters in Queensland. Authorities said the two victims – a 2 ...

Chinchilla is a town on edge with flood levels yet to peak. An evacuation centre has been set up with authorities urging residents in low-lying areas to leave now.