Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the floods raging through Queensland - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. 

Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue boat capsized - and parts of Townsville are evacuating.

Authorities claim the rain is currently easing - but the worst is still to come.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says many residents have battened down the hatches to prepare for more extreme weather.

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