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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli on major flooding across the state’s far north
North Queensland continues to face a flood emergency, with some areas struck with over 1.2 meters of rain falling in the past four to five days.
What's driving north Queensland's deadly, record-breaking floods?
Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue.
Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction.
‘Don’t return’: Warning to residents as deadly floods lash Far North Queensland
Residents have been urged not to return to their homes as deadly floods battering Far North Queensland are set to worsen.
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,
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.
Rising floodwaters force evacuations in eastern Australia
Fast-moving floodwaters rose Monday in northeastern Australia after forcing many to flee, blacking out homes, and sweeping away a chunk of a critical bridge.
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.
Delayed monsoon and a stalled tropical low: what’s behind north Queensland’s record-breaking floods
Deadly floods have hit large areas of northern Queensland, from Townsville up to Cairns. Hotter seas and a late monsoon are key factors.
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of residents are beginning to return home to assess damage to their homes and businesses.
Community spirit strong as anxiety builds over north Queensland floods
As north Queensland waits to assess the damage of intensive flooding, people are finding solace in their communities — ...
Sharp cool change for Melbourne, as heatwaves persist and Queensland remains on alert
Baking temperatures in Melbourne are forecast to plummet by 12C, while north Queenslanders are being warned to expect more ...
Flood threat eases for parts of North Queensland as forecast of rain totals of up to 300mm leading into the weekend
Some North Queensland residents have been told they cannot return home yet due to the ongoing flooding threat and forecast for more wet weather in coming days.
Queensland floods live updates: Conditions start to ease but risk of dangerous flooding continues
Conditions are starting to ease across north Queensland but authorities have warned the risk of dangerous flooding remains.
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North Queensland floods: Towns become islands as roads, bridges smashed
Significant parts of Hinchinbrook Shire have been left cut off from Ingham after heavy overnight rainfalls continued through ...
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Insurers mobilise response as North Queensland battles severe flooding
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a “significant event” in response to heavy rainfall and flooding across ...
North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
Growers rushed to pick, pack and truck their bananas out before the rain started, but say it will be difficult to restock ...