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Headlines: Outback Qld communities cut off by floods

Mar 31, 2025
Floodwaters are wreaking havoc in outback Queensland, isolating farming communities amid intense rainfall and severe weather warnings. In a shocking incident, a mother in Sydney has been arrested for stabbing her three children. Meanwhile, recovery efforts are underway following a major earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. On a lighter note, scientists in the U.S. are conducting a groundbreaking feline genetics study, using DNA from cat fur to unlock secrets about our furry companions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Severe flooding in outback Queensland has cut off farming communities, with significant agricultural losses expected due to the continuous rainfall.
  • A Sydney mother was arrested after allegedly stabbing her three children, raising alarming concerns about family safety and domestic issues.

Deep dives

Severe Flooding in Queensland

Parts of outback Queensland are experiencing severe flooding, with farming communities cut off due to intense rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued multiple severe weather warnings, including five major flood alerts for towns like Thargaminda, Yulo, and Winderer. In the past week, over 650 millimeters of rain have fallen, leading to around 100 evacuations and 40 rescues. Queensland Premier David Crissafulli warned that the worst of the flooding event is yet to come, with significant losses anticipated for agricultural sectors, potentially affecting up to two million sheep and cattle.

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