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 beachfront clubhouse to be demolished due to erosion damage
Major erosion caused by storms and high tides at a Queensland beach is set to claim a former surf life saving clubhouse.
‘Disgusted’: Looters take advantage of deadly floods as 24-hour patrols put in place in Far North Queensland
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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 ...
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 ...
WATCH LIVE: PM Albanese holds joint press conference with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli in flood-stricken Townsville
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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 Ebruary, causing flooding to 70 homes.
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