Over one thousand protesters have gathered in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens to protest COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccinations. Thousands have taken to the streets across the country today, as part of a “nationwide rally for freedom, peace and human rights.” Police are on the scene and monitoring the situation, as protests in Melbourne and Sydney escalate to violence. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7NEWS.com.au/news/brisbane #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

Streets have gone under and cars were almost swept away after heavy rain pummelled Brisbane and the Redlands. 100 millimetres of rain fell in just three hours, triggering flash flooding and multiple rescues. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

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