Queensland, floodwaters

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.
More rain puts flood-ravaged north Queensland on alert
Queensland’s flood watch zone has been extended as the state’s north prepares for a more rain, which could hamper recovery efforts in the already hard-hit and waterlogged parts of the coast.
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?
More extreme rainfall and higher frequencies of flooded rivers and flash floods around the world have a clear link to climate change and ongoing global heating.
North Queensland's flood emergency nearing its peak
A further 100 homes in Townsville are forecast to go under water.
North Queensland flood claims second life
Heavy Queensland flooding has claimed a second life, after the body of an elderly woman was discovered. Floodwaters are set to wreak more havoc with heavy rain to continue in the north. Some residents have been allowed to return home though with river levels in Townsville beginning to drop.
Up to 10 race clubs caught up in North Queensland floods
The devastating floods gripping Far North Queensland is taking its toll on the racing community, with as many as 10 racetracks in the region hit hard by the freak event.
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 off the coast.
More rain forecast for flood-hit region as army arrives
The prime minister has arrived in flood-hit north Queensland as the army helps rebuild a critical bridge and deliver important supplies with more rain forecast.
‘Disgusted’: Looters take advantage of deadly floods as 24-hour patrols put in place in Far North Queensland
Criminals have taken advantage of evacuation orders in areas of Far North Queensland rocked by the death of two people, ...
North Queensland floods leave supermarket shelves bare, but relief expected soon
Flooding has cut the Bruce Highway and other vital transport routes in North Queensland. The worst-affected towns, such as ...
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 ...
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 ...
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North Queensland floods: Second woman found dead near Ingham as Townsville misses worst of flooding
Townsville residents have begun returning to their homes after a major flood warning was downgraded to moderate, while ...
North Queensland floods: What’s open and closed, Woolworths and Coles give update on stock
Woolworths and Coles stores across North Queensland remain open for emergency supplies, with people asked to only buy what ...
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 ...