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The initial investigation had suggested the death was not suspicious but police now believe foul play may have been involved. 

A rain reprieve has offered residents in flood-hit areas a chance to start recovery efforts and damage assessments even as many remain without power following Cyclone Alfred.

Many more claims are expected to roll in as the clean-up from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues.

Queensland Police have issued a warning to the public after rescuing several stranded drivers and even charging a woman who allegedly tried to drive through floodwaters caused by ex-cyclone Alfred.

A decision to stay away after power was restored to her neighbourhood may have saved a mother-of-two's life, with a tree destroying her home soon afterwards.

More rainfall is expected in flood-hit areas devastated by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred as the toll of inundated homes continues to rise.

It comes days after 13 soldiers were injured when two defence trucks crashed while assisting the SES in the area.

Thousands of people are warned to get to higher ground as floodwaters are increasing in the wake of a tropical cyclone.

The 18-year-old sparked a frantic search when he disappeared on Sunday night.

The Redcliffe home’s roof ended up on a power line in the middle of the road.

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‘I think we’re in for the long haul here.’

An ‘insurance catastrophe’ has been declared, triggering priority treatment for those affected.

As some residents feel solace after NSW Premier Chris Minns announced Lismore no longer sits under an evacuation alert, experts warn the next 24-36 hours may be the worst of the Cyclone Alfred nightmare.

More than 200,000 homes remain without power and the threat of a tropical cyclone is not yet over despite the system being downgraded.