Man Found Alive After Flood, Queensland Recovery Continues

0:00In Adelaide, it's March 15th, and here's what is going on. A 51-year-old man from Sharon near Bundaburg in Queensland has been found alive two days after falling into a flooded river from a houseboat. He went missing around 1 a.m. on Friday and turned up safe at a local address by 9 a.m. Sunday, before heading to Bundaburg Hospital for checks. Meanwhile, much of Queensland is still recovering from severe floods that swamped over 350 homes and businesses. Tragically, two Chinese backpackers died when their car went off a bridge heading north from Brisbane. Rescue continues Sunday in far north areas, like Mossman after flash floods hit. Officials report 58 local government areas, getting aids since Christmas rains began. Premier David Christopher Lee noted slow rising rivers like the Thompson and Longreach are frustrating folks, with spotty gauges leaving some areas flying. Blind. Rock Hamptons floods look milder than past peaks. Major warnings persist Monday for rivers at Longreach, Sarat and Windora.

1:04Up north in the Northern Territory, Catherine faces its worst flooding in nearly 30 years, with crocs spotted and waters hitting Roof Hyde Inn. Places like Daily River. Australian Defence Force troops are landing in Catherine today for cleanup, following a weekend request. Federal support is approved, including help from local RAAF members and emergency crews from Victoria. As recovery ramps up amid more rain threats, D&N is sponsored by our partner. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-O-I-SOLIPILLO.com