Headlines: Major flood warnings and record rainfall as Alfred looms

Today's headlines include:

Major flood warnings are in place for parts of South East Qld and northern NSW, as ex-Cyclone Alfred continues to threaten communities. 

Rental affordability fell to its worst level on record in December, according to PropTrack’s latest Rental Affordability Index. 

The Romanian Government has banned a far-right politician from running in the country’s upcoming presidential elections. 

And today’s good news: Australian researchers have located the world’s oldest known crater in outback WA.

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