Fresh flood fears in Australia as rivers hit peak

Flood defences in the Australian city of Rockhampton are to be tested further as river levels are due to peak. The River Fitzroy is at 9.2 metres and is expected to reach 9.4 metres later. As reptiles seek dry land police are moving from house to house evacuating those who have remained with their property. The city's main road link to the north remains open, but the airport is closed with supplies being flown in to the north of the inundated area and moved in by

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