‘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, leaving police “disgusted”.
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.
North Queensland's flood emergency nearing its peak
A further 100 homes in Townsville are forecast to go under water.
Police halt search for man missing in waters during far north Queensland flood emergency
The search for a man, believed to have been swept away in waters during Queensland’s far north flood emergency, has been suspended. A desperate search and rescue operation had initially been launched after witnesses saw a man being swept away in floodwaters near Coopers St in Ingham on Tuesday.
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.
Disaster recovery payment available for flood-impacted North Queenslanders
The Albanese Government is activating additional financial support for communities directly affected by the recent floods in North Queensland through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
Police 'disgusted' after reports emerge of looting from evacuated homes in flood affected North Queensland
Police have slammed the disgraceful actions of looters who have been targeting homes that were evacuated due to severe flooding in North Queensland.
Looters take advantage of evacuated homes in flood-affected Queensland
Police are investigating reports of looting in flood-affected towns in North Queensland and will deploy extra patrols to the region.
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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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 ...
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 ...
Hospital a 'beacon of light' for mum who gave birth during Queensland floods
The mother of a baby born during severe flooding in the Queensland town of Ingham says she is grateful to have been cared for ...
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 ...