Over the past ten years, Australia has seen some of the worst droughts and floods in its recorded history. These unpredictable conditions have forced citizens to adapt in a variety of ways. Michael Rhee reports from Brisbane.

When it comes to water, Australia is a land of extremes. Over the past decade, the country has seen some of the worst droughts and floods in its recorded history.

In the early 2000’s, the state was wondering if it might run out of fresh water because of severe drought. Then, just last year, flooding in the northeastern state of Queensland killed at least 35 people and caused more than a billion dollars in damage.

These kinds of unpredictable conditions have forced Australians to adapt in a variety of ways.

In 2010, the government set aside 12.9 billion dollars over the current decade to help secure its water supplies. Nearly half of that money is going toward rural and agricultural projects.

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