The acquisition of about 70 hectares of flood-prone green and open spaces across parts of south-east Queensland has some questioning what could be done with all that land.
Teenagers rally against mental 'numbness' after natural disasters
A group of high school students is putting in place initiatives they hope can help young people's mental health after floods.
At least 30 dead in Kashmir landslides and floods
Torrential rains have triggered a massive landslide in Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kasmir.
At least 30 people killed in landslide in India-controlled Kashmir
Days of record monsoon rains have pummelled the India-Pakistan border regions, leading to the deadly landslide near a temple in Jammu.
Van stuck in floodwaters at Douglas Park
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) rescued a man from a van trapped in floodwater near Douglas Park, south-west of Sydney, on Thursday.
Schools closed and drivers rescued as rain lashes NSW
Rain across large parts of New South Wales has not been as heavy as predicted, but residents are being warned flash flooding remains a risk.
Two bodies found after car crashes into river in northern Sydney
Two bodies have been found after a car crashed into a river in northern Sydney on Wednesday night.
From washed out to weathering on, stock losses cut deep in outback Qld
It took mere days for a lifetime of work to wash away, but graziers and outback communities are picking up the pieces months after devastating flooding.
Pakistan defends flood response after hundreds killed
Pakistani authorities defend their response to devastating flooding across the country's north-western district as the death toll there surpasses 300.
'Doomsday' monsoon rain and floods leave hundreds dead in Pakistan
Hundreds of people are dead in north-west Pakistan after two days of intense rain and floods, with rescue efforts and clearing of blocked roads increased with the release of emergency funds.
Hundreds of people killed in flash floods in India and Pakistan
Devastating flash flooding has killed more than 300 people, with dozens still missing after heavy rains washed away villages in the remote regions of Kashmir.
Rowing club seeks 'new blood' as flood-prone city recovers from disasters
A sporting club that used to be responsible for flood rescues in Lismore is now in need of rescuing itself.
More than 10,000 Brisbane properties to be added to flood maps
In its latest modelling, council finds 10,129 more properties across Brisbane are now at risk of creek and waterway flooding.
Xi calls for 'utmost effort' to rescue people in China flood disaster
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 30 others are missing after flooding and mudslides hit the country's north-west.
Outback town swallowed by floods struggles with costly rebuild
Families are living in caravans long after catastrophic flooding in south-west Queensland, where a tradesman says it costs nearly double to build a home compared to the city.
'Stressed' squatters kicked out of flood-damaged buyback homes
A two-year stand-off between squatters occupying flood-damaged homes and the NSW government ends with sheriffs seizing multiple properties.
Body found in search for woman swept away by floodwaters
Police confirm they have found a body believed to be a 26-year-old Chinese woman who was swept into floodwaters in NSW Hunter region over the weekend.
Village washed away and several missing after flash floods in India
Surging floodwaters and a torrent of mud have swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.
Four emergency warnings, 20,000 without power after wild weather in NSW
Emergency flood warnings remain in place in parts of NSW, as the search for a 26-year-old woman missing in the Hunter region resumes this morning.
Woman missing, evacuation orders issued amid flooding in NSW
A 26-year-old woman is still missing in floodwaters and evacuation orders have been issued for flooding in parts of New South Wales following torrential rain, wind and heavy snow.
Parts of NSW see deepest snow in 20 years as SES responds to hundreds of calls
New England North West residents see some of the biggest snowfalls across the region, with dozens of warnings issued.