An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding, while Tasmania battles bushfires before an Antarctic blast rolls in

Major flooding, dumping rain, heatwaves, cyclone watch and potential snow will round out a week of changeable weather across Australia.

An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding, with more heavy rainfall forecast until Wednesday afternoon. Two people have died in flood waters that have cut off towns and left many without power.

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