What's driving north Queensland's deadly, record-breaking floods?
Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue.
Far North Queensland town of Cardwell begins flood clean-up
Almost 1.5 metres of rain fell on the town of Cardwell in the first five days of February, causing flooding to 70 homes.
Banana shortage warning as floods cut off north Queensland supply
North Queensland’s main freight artery has been severed, blocking supply of the nation’s favourite fruit from the main growing region.
Broker lifts lid on north Queensland's "catastrophic" flood
Thousands of people in towns across north Queensland continue to suffer the impacts of record breaking rain and flooding. Even as some flood levels start to drop, reports say 10,000 properties remain without power.
ICA declares North Queensland floods a ‘significant event’
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the floods impacting regions of North Queensland since January 29, a ‘significant event’. The
‘More to come’: Queensland Premier issues warning over emergency floods
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is urging residents to “please listen to the advice” and “stay in contact with communications” as parts of the state endure extreme rain and floods.
Rain intensifies in north Queensland as ADF arrives to help rebuild destroyed bridge
Rain is easing in the north of the state, while central Queensland communities are now bracing for downpours as the system ...
RSAF deploys two helicopters to help Australia in flood relief efforts in Queensland
SINGAPORE – The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has sent two Chinook helicopters to help the Australian Defence Force ...
Tragic update after man goes missing in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland
The search for a man missing for a week in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland has been shifted to a mission to recover his remains.
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Flood recovery package delivers $8 million kick start for North Queensland clean-up
An $8 million Community Relief Fund, jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments, is now available to councils impacted by flooding and severe weather, to allow them to kick off ...
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North Queensland floods spark surge in insurance claims and recovery efforts
More than 1,400 claims have been lodged so far, with numbers expected to rise as floodwaters recede. The ICA has indicated ...
Qld weather: More heavy rain forecast for flood-hit areas of state’s north
Flood-soaked North Queensland communities have been warned of more heavy rain that could lead to life-threatening flash flooding in coming days – and even the chance of a tropical cyclone developing ...
Floods kill 2 people and wreak havoc in Australia’s Queensland after monsoon rains
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Monsoon rains unleashed flooding in Australia’s Queensland that have claimed the lives of two people as the week-long deluge dropped months of rainfall in a few days, ...
Three-day rainfall totals reach almost 2 metres in parts of north Queensland as flood emergency continues
North Queensland continues to face a flood emergency, with some parts struck by close to 2 metres of rain since the disaster ...