Bundaberg

Bundaberg is a coastal city and regional hub in Queensland, Australia. It is currently newsworthy due to severe flooding caused by a recent tropical low, leading to the Burnett River bursting its banks. Thousands of residents are potentially isolated, and hundreds of homes are at risk. Authorities have issued immediate evacuation orders for Bundaberg residents as the Burnett River is forecast to peak at 7.6 meters. The flooding is part of a broader weather event impacting northern Australia, with other regions experiencing record rainfall and water supply concerns. In related news, the bodies of two Chinese backpackers were found in floodwaters near Kilkivan, while they were driving from Brisbane to the North Burnett region.