The premier said electricity company Energex is “working around the clock”, and that most people “have acknowledged how difficult the situation has been”.

‘Best briefing we’ve had for a while’

“We’re going to make sure that every single Queenslander is part of that — from the north of the state impacted by floods a month ago, through to the people here who have borne the brunt of this cyclone — everyone will be part of making sure the recovery goes into full swing.”

Flooding is seen in Newmarket, in Brisbane, Monday 10 March. Source: AAP / Jono Searle

He said the Logan River at Beaudesert peaked above the major flood level, at 10.72 metres on Monday, and is expected to continue to fall.

He acknowledged the combined effort of emergency service personnel on the ground “and the difference that they are making”.

Schools re-open, transport network a ‘moving feast’

“We are hoping that clears very soon,” he said, adding that the Cunningham Highway has reopened.

Roads are closed on the beach front at Coolangatta to make way for workers clearing trees. Source: SBS News / Alexandra Jones

He said bus services are not yet working at full capacity, but more are expected to return. Trains are running on a Sunday timetable, with replacement buses running where there are gaps in services.

As the clean-up begins, six community recovery hubs will open across south-east Queensland, which the premier says “exist to give people hope”.

Mayor says Ipswich ‘dodged a bullet’ as flooding peaks

“We’ll wait for the waters to recede and do a full damage assessment, and work with our community.”

“If you want to pop in and have a chat and a couple of tea, we’d love to see you.”

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With additional reporting from the Australian Associated Press