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Australia news live: flash flooding hits Queensland roads; $57bn of Victoria infrastructure threatened by climate hazards

The Guardian · 18. svibnja 2026. · Scrapirano prije 26d
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Flood warning in place on Gold Coast. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than $57bn of public infrastructure across Victoria will be at risk from extreme weather by 2030, with bushfires, flooding and heat posing the greatest threat, according to new research by Infrastructure Victoria. The independent adviser assessed risks to $318bn in government-owned or regulated assets, finding that transport, energy and health assets were the most exposed to climate hazards. By 2070, the value at risk could increase to more than $71bn. Following a summer that saw bushfires, flooding and landslides hit many Victorian communities, we know extreme weather is a reality now. The government needs to update and fund its adaptation plans. Funding high-pr

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