Rain intensifies in north Queensland

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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.
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 essential and immediate recovery activities.
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.
North Queensland's flood emergency nearing its peak
A further 100 homes in Townsville are forecast to go under water.
Anthony Albanese to visit flood-affected areas in Far North Queensland
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to visit Far North Queensland today with plans to visit the flood-affected communities. Two people have died, and hundreds of properties, businesses and farmland have been hit with a deluge of rain in a catastrophic wet weather event.
What's behind north Queensland's deadly floods?
The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate change is likely playing a role.
Second person dies in devastating floodwaters in North Queensland
A second person has died from the devastating floodwaters in Ingham, in North Queensland.
‘Tough’: Anthony Albanese on North Queensland floods amid heavy rain
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese – who is currently in Townsville visiting flood-ravaged communities – has described the situation in North Queensland as “tough”. This comes as North Queensland battles dwindling supplies and widespread devastation amid heavy rain still hammering parts of the state.
North Queensland on alert for flash flooding as second death recorded in emergency
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning up to 200 millimetres could still fall on Townsville, Ingham and surrounds.
‘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, ...
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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QR releases details of rail networks shut around North Queensland
Flood monitoring cameras have captured rail bridges going under across Queensland Rail's regional rail network as heavy rain ...
North Qld floods safety guide: forecast, BOM & road closures
Severe weather is impacting parts of Northern Queensland, with thousands told to evacuate ahead of life-threatening flooding ...
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 ...
North Queensland floods leave supermarket shelves bare, but relief expected soon
Some vital transport routes across flooded North Queensland are expected to reopen within 48 hours but retailers – and ...
PM heads to flood-ravaged north, as food, roads and looters present major issues
Defence Force members have been flown to north Queensland to rebuild parts of the Bruce Hwy as the Prime Minister prepares to ...