Queensland, flooding

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?
Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation from floods as second death confirmed
Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation from floods as second death confirmed - Hundreds of people remain in evacuation centres
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 homes and businesses have been inundated.
Queensland in Australia hit by record rainfall, flooding
Flood waters are rising in the Australian state of Queensland after heavy rainfall. The area between Townsville and Cairns in the north-east is particularly badly affected - a region that is also very popular with tourists.
Floods kill 2 people and wreak havoc in Australia’s Queensland after monsoon rains
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — 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.
Second woman confirmed dead in Australia's floods
A second woman is confirmed to have died in flooding which has inflicted "incredible" devastation on communities in northern Australia. Police said the 82-year-old woman's body was found in a cane paddock in Queensland on Tuesday,
Queensland government commits $200,000 to rename satellite hospitals to health centres
The Queensland government will spend $200,000 to rename satellite hospitals to "health centres" after a report found "public ...
‘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, ...
WATCH LIVE: PM Albanese holds joint press conference with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli in flood-stricken Townsville
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier David Crisafulli are holding a joint press conference in the ...
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.
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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 ...
Anthony Albanese announces $8 million relief fund for North Queensland floods
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $8 million co-funded community relief fund to support affected communities by the floods in far North Queensland. The fund will provide up to $1 million ...
Wish You Were Here: Adventures in Queensland and Zimbabwe
Bay Area readers have traveled near and far this last year and experienced all sorts of adventures. They’ve hiked England’s ...
Rain intensifies in north Queensland as ADF arrives to help rebuild destroyed bridge
Rain is easing in the north of the state, while central Queensland communities are now bracing for downpours as the system ...