Hundreds of homes in Bundaberg at flood risk as river forecast to peak at 7.6 metres

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated Press and Donna LuMarch 10, 2026 at 09:37 PM
Hundreds of homes in Bundaberg at flood risk as river forecast to peak at 7.6 metres

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Hundreds of homes in Bundaberg, Queensland, are at risk of flooding after the Burnett River burst its banks due to a tropical low. The river is forecast to peak at 7.6 meters, potentially isolating thousands of residents for days. This major flooding event has triggered memories of a similar disaster in 2010. The event is impacting the coastal city and surrounding areas.

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