Floodwaters inundated the top end and northern Queensland, with residents and farmers now counting the cost. A dramatic helicopter rescue in the NT was a timely reminder to stay out of floodwaters, while two people have died in Queensland and some residents say it's time to move.

Hundreds of volunteers are hitting the streets across Bundaberg as part of the Mud Army that are ready to help residents of inundated homes with the clean-up.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Bundaberg residents are evacuating their homes and businesses as the city faces its worst flood in more than a decade.

Katherine experiences worst flooding in 28 years as remote NT communities evacuated. 

America and Israel's attacks on Iran have dominated the news all week. The bombs are literally half a world away from regional Australia - but the flow on effects are widespread and do feel close to home, including for Iranians living in Australia, those caught up travelling in the regions and on every day activities from filling up to bowsers to regional Australians who expert lamb or yoghurt.

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Dark starry skies are disappearing due to rapid urbanisation and artificial light pollution.

Questions raised about whether insurance in disaster-prone areas is fit for purpose.