Outback Queensland town of Longreach braces for 6.7-metre flood peak as rising waters trigger warnings and sandbagging efforts

Longreach is bracing for significant flooding. River levels are predicted to reach a peak of 6.7 metres, mirroring the 2000 flood. Residents are actively sandbagging homes as water seeps into streets. Authorities warn of potential isolation for estates outside the town for over a week due to anticipated road closures. Wildlife is also being displaced by the rising waters.