Floods Devastate Queensland, Two Tourists Lost

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Sydney News today. Residents in Western Queensland's Longreach are bracing for major flooding along the Thompson River. Heavy rain in the upper catchment has the river set to hit six meters late Saturday and keep rising through the weekend. Meanwhile, folks in eastern spots like Bunderburg and Shinchilla are dealing with the aftermath of recent floods that hit hundreds of homes. In Bunderburg, the Burnett River peaked at 7.4 meters on Wednesday and now water levels are dropping as people start cleanup. Local emergency leaders say they're not sure exactly what Longreach will face since models keep shifting, but they're urging everyone to prepare for. The worst. Homeowners in Bunderburg are sharing stories of loss with some facing big repair bills without insurance. Communities there are pulling together, much like past floods, and recovery centers have opened at the local tafe and neighborhood spots to help out. State and federal governments have rolled out grants with up to $180 for individuals and $900

1:02for families in. Effected areas like Bunderburg, Douglas, and Banana Shires. Extra emergency crews are sticking around to support the effort. Tragically, two Chinese tourists, a 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, died when their car washed off the road into flood waters. Near Kilkevon, officials are stressing the dangers, saying if it's flooded, forget it, to avoid risking lives and straining rescue teams. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no ear buds required. S-O-L-L-I. SoleyPillow.com