NSW and Queensland floods update: Ipswich avoids severe flooding by inches as more rain forecast in wake of Cyclone Alfred

Rain expected to batter parts of Qld and northern NSW, with major flood warnings for Bremer River and Warrill Creek, and Logan River south of BrisbaneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities are warning more rain is expected to hit battered parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales on Tuesday, as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred causes flooding in inland communities west of Brisbane.The city of Ipswich narrowly avoided severe flooding overnight, after the Bremer River peaked mere centimetres below the “major” flood level.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...