New Idea

MEET OUR LOCAL FLOOD HEROES

Countless communities across the east coast of Australia have banded together to clean up the devastation wrought by the worst floods experienced in 100 years.

Precious lives, homes and livelihoods were lost as five days of record-breaking rain forced more than 40,000 people to flee their homes, while emergency services carried out more than 1000 rescues.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from New Idea

New Idea2 min read
‘It Made Me The Person I Am Today’
In a world away from the international stardom she now enjoys, Matildas prodigy Mary Fowler has revealed the humble beginnings that helped pave the way for her success. From living in cars and tents with her four siblings as the family struggled for
New Idea1 min read
Big Quiz
A) The abdication of King Edward VIII B) The start of World War I C) The sinking of the Titanic D) The Spanish flu pandemic A) AC/DC B) Silverchair C) INXS D) Cold Chisel A) Saturn B) Mars C) Neptune D) Venus A) 92 B) 94 C) 96 D) 98 A) Calgary
New Idea1 min read
‘I’m a celebrity... Get Me To Hollywood’
He’s been famous since before he could walk, but Robert Irwin’s star status is about to be catapulted into the stratosphere! Following his wildly successful debut season co-hosting I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, sources say Hollywood producers

Related Books & Audiobooks