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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.
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,
Emergency flood warnings active for Far North Queensland
North Queensland residents in flood-devastated communities are being told to brace for more rain and rising river levels as the weather emergency continues.
'Unbelievable': One dead as floods rage through Queensland, more rain to come
Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue boat capsized - and parts of Townsville are evacuating. Authorities claim the rain is currently easing - but the worst is still to come.
Up to 10 race clubs caught up in North Queensland floods
The devastating floods gripping Far North Queensland is taking its toll on the racing community, with as many as 10 racetracks in the region hit hard by the freak event.
What's behind north Queensland's deadly floods?
The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate change is likely playing a role.
‘More to come’: Queensland Premier issues warning over emergency floods
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is urging residents to “please listen to the advice” and “stay in contact with communications” as parts of the state endure extreme rain and floods.
Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued
Thousands of people are being told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities in North Queensland.
'Please leave': premier's warning for flood-hit region
Residents in flood-affected areas of far north Queensland are being told to be prepared to evacuate after an "incredible" amount of rain fell overnight.
Chilling flood warning as thousands are urged to evacuate Aussie city
Residents in greater Townsville have been warned to leave by midday on Sunday as north Queensland continues to be smashed with rain.
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.
Flood record on brink of sinking as rain misery goes on
A sodden community still reeling from a 63-year-old woman's death is bracing for more rain with a 58-year-old flood record at ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
North Qld floods safety guide: forecast, BOM & road closures
Severe weather is impacting parts of Northern Queensland, with thousands told to evacuate ahead of life-threatening flooding ...
Live updates: Townsville expected to cop brunt of rain as north Queensland flood disaster worsens
Floodwaters are rising for the third day across parts of north Queensland, with some pockets receiving more than a metre of ...
Major highway partly collapses as Australian floods worsen
Sections of a major Australian highway have been washed away, as flooding in Queensland worsens. The torrential rainfall in ...