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 possibly consumers – will have to cop increased freight costs. From Cairns in the Far North to Mount Isa in the west supermarket shelves are looking bare due to road closures and transport disruptions in and out of Townsville.
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 storms and flooding in North Queensland. The ICA declared the event a “Significant Event” on Feb. 2 and continues to monitor its impact.
Floods in north Queensland: Bridge swept away, thousands without power
Storms have already dumped more than a metre of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters, authorities said. Aerial footage showed rural communities surrounded by the floodwaters,
Dangerous flooding and intense rainfall to continue in north Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology says the weather system causing flooding in north Queensland will gradually start to ease from Tuesday, but authorities warn intense rainfall and dangerous flooding will continue.
Floods kill 2 people and wreak havoc in Australia's Queensland after monsoon rains
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, devastating small rural towns on the state’s north coast.
Deadly flooding in northern Queensland expected to worsen
Authorities are warning deadly flooding in northern Queensland is expected to worsen. More than a metre of rain has fallen between Townsville and Innisfail in the past five days due to a slow-moving monsoon trough.
North Queensland on alert for flash flooding as second death recorded in emergency
The weakening weather system that flooded north Queensland is creating sudden, unpredictable storms that could cause ...
Power a step closer to be restored to flood-hit communities
Flood-affected communities in North Queensland closer to having power restored as residents return to homes. Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas has demanded an investigation into a media leak against ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...