What is apparent is that after the first excavation two to three years ago, the contractors filled in the large hole with plastic woven sacks containing sand. These sacks are now being dug out of that ...

Frustrated — but understanding — locals waited hours, shovel in hand, for more supplies. Resident Nicole Bruhn took home five sandbags — she needed 15. "It is what it is. I'll share with everyone else ...

South-east Queenslanders are facing long queues and sandbag shortages ... Moreton Bay Council said the community poured 1,000 tonnes of sand into 60,000 bags on Monday, adding that "this far ...