Rainfall is easing for a large flood-hit area but the clean up is just beginning for many whose homes have been inundated during the disaster.

Queenslanders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be able to access a range of relief payments from as early as Tuesday afternoon.

More than 116,000 Southeast Queenslanders remain without power on Tuesday with many facing another five days in the dark despite Energex crews working around the clock to restore connection after ...