Severe flooding in Bundaberg, Queensland has forced hundreds of residents from their homes, with 14 properties damaged beyond immediate return. A major search operation involving water police, marine rescue, drones and helicopters is underway for a man who fell overboard from a houseboat near the mouth of the Burnett River. Tourism operators have reported losses of approximately $250,000, while communities in Chinchilla and Longreach face ongoing flood threats as volunteer groups assist with the extensive cleanup effort.

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