Warning of more 'life-threatening' flooding for Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland is facing more extreme weather over the weekend, with residents warned to expect dangerous and life-threatening flooding.It's unwelcome news for communities from Ayr to Tully, including the regional city of Townsville,
North Queensland bracing for more severe weather as authorities try to reach flood-stricken communities
The Bureau of Meterology is expecting more severe weather in north Queensland this weekend, while emergency services are focusing on accessing isolated areas running short on supplies.
Yet another deluge for flood-weary North Queensland
Hundreds of millimetres of rain is again possible in parts of North Queensland after February 2025 kicked off with one of the heaviest soakings on record.
Support for Queensland transport operators impacted by flooding
Australia’s largest provider of transport and logistics insurance, NTI, has already received claims for truck and marine operators in the state’s north.
Queensland floods the latest example of a common weather system turning into devastation
There was no destructive cyclone, yet a set of unfavourable ingredients caused a fairly common weather system to wreak havoc in northern Queensland this week. So what happened to make it so severe? And should we be more heightened to the risks of tropical lows?
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Flooding in Australia has inflicted "incredible" devastation on communities across northern Queensland, the state's premier has said, even though conditions are easing faster than predicted. Thousands of residents who evacuated from their homes are set to return on Tuesday but it is feared hundreds of properties and businesses have been inundated.
‘Truly remarkable’: Flood-devastated Queensland communities band together
Liberal National MP for Herbert Phillip Thompson has praised the resilience of the Queensland community while severe wet weather conditions ravage the northeastern state.
Parts of Australia reeling from flooding as more heavy rain forecast
A widespread 4 to 10 inches of rain is probable across the Queensland area, and some locations could see 20 or more inches.
Real estate industry braces for impact from north Queensland floods
North Queensland's housing market was already tight before the floods, leaving industry experts worried about finding ...
Residents urged to prepare for worst as 400mm of rain set to smash flood-stricken North Queensland
Residents in North Queensland have been urged to re-stock supplies, with heavy rain expected to “ramp up” across flood-stricken areas and life threatening flash flooding expected for inland parts of ...
Heavy rain expected to fall across North Queensland as flood-affected residents begin clean-up
North Queensland residents are bracing for potentially more major flooding, as up to 300mm of rain is forecast to fall over the region in the coming days.
Oakey Army Aviation Base units sent north to help with North Queensland Flood recovery
Oakey Army Aviation Base personnel have been deployed to the North Queensland to help with the flood recovery effort near the ...
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North Queensland begins flood recovery, insurance claims surge
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has reported that insurers have received more than 3,950 claims following severe ...
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 ...