Deadly floods in eastern Australia

Feb. 8 - At least two people are feared dead as floods sweep Australia's tropical northeast.

Local media say they were washed from their car trying to cross the flooded river Tully. While south Australia fights deadly fires sixty-two percent - that's more than a million sq kms (386,000 sq miles) - of Queensland, Australia's second largest state, has been declared a natural disaster zone.

In the worst hit coastal town of Ingham torrents of water have been flowing down the main street.

Sonia Legg reports.