'A serious amount of rain': central Queensland flooding could isolate some communities for months

'I don't think anyone realised how bad it would get,' says one resident, who says she might need a boat or a helicopterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAshleigh Brieffies is standing on the front steps of her home in central Queensland on Monday afternoon as knee-deep water sweeps over the grounds of her property."If it comes up another 2ft we'll probably be underwater," says Brieffies, who lives in Clermont. "I think we'll be looking for a boat or a chopper." Continue reading...