The major floods is still around and affecting the people of Australia, primarily in the state of Queensland and Brisbane. The damage this flood has caused is believed to cause the government up to 30 billion dollars. Up to now, there have been at least 17 confirmed deaths. In nearby Murphys Creek, a church service at the local pub was held for survivors to grieve and remember their lost friends and family. "Words really cannot express what the people of the Lockyer Valley are feeling at the moment," local parliament representative Scott Buchholz said after the service. They "are emotionally fragile yet display a bravery that is remarkable."
The police, firemen and rescue teams have been working their hardest and are under a lot of pressure trying to save so many lives. "People I hope will understand the pressure that the police are working under in these sorts of circumstances and be patient. They are working as hard as they can to be in a position to allow people back into Grantham as quickly as possible." Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh commented on the hard work the rescue teams are putting in.
This news about the major flood in Australia is not just affecting the people of Australia but also the whole world. Such a big and disastrous thing will inevitably affect all of us whether we like it or not. Therefore, if there is any way at all we are able to help, we should.
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