NEW : Gillard says $ 4 million has been allocated , but $ 4 million more are needed . Flooding recedes in Queensland but could still peak in St. George . Parts of eastern St. George are forecast to get above-average rainfall until March . Rockhampton official : The repair could take months or March to complete .
NEW : Gillard says $ 4 million has been allocated , but hundreds of millions more are needed . Flooding recedes in Rockhampton but could still peak in St. George . Parts of eastern Australia are forecast to get above-average rainfall until March . Queensland official : The repair could take months or years to complete .