NEW : 72 people are now missing in latest Australia flooding . The Queensland Police Service confirmed that 72 people are now missing in the areas of Toowoomba and Lockyer Creek , and Chantelle Rule-Murphy , spokesperson for Emergency Management Queensland , said eight people have now been confirmed dead . Eight people have been confirmed dead and 11 injured , police say . Prolonged flooding in northeast Australia has affected at least 200,000 people . Comment:
NEW : 72 people are now missing in latest Australia flooding . Eight people have been confirmed dead and 11 injured , police say . Prolonged flooding in northeast Australia has affected at least 200,000 people . Comment: