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?
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of residents are beginning to return home to assess damage to their homes and businesses.
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 ...
Rain to intensify in central 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 widens.
Prime Minister joins live talking about Queensland flooding and Trump's Gaza takeover
Albanese talks about the rebuilding of Queensland infrastructure as the road to recovery from devastating flooding begins.
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Queensland floods: Latest updates on road closures
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Flood recovery package delivers $8 million kick start for North Queensland clean-up
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Transgender healthcare too crucial to be dictated by Queensland’s LNP
A story in The Courier-Mail led to a swift and disproportionate response by the Queensland government. But then again, that ...