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Dangerous flooding and intense rainfall to continue in North Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology says the weather system causing flooding in North Queensland will gradually start to ease from Tuesday, but authorities warn intense rainfall and dangerous flooding will continue.
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,
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.
ICA declares North Queensland floods a ‘significant event’
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the floods impacting regions of North Queensland since January 29, a ‘significant event’. The
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?
More extreme rainfall and higher frequencies of flooded rivers and flash floods around the world have a clear link to climate change and ongoing global heating.
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.
One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains.
Thousands Urged to Higher Ground as Australia's Queensland State Battles Floods
North Queensland has large zinc reserves as well as major deposits of silver, lead, copper and iron ore, with Townsville a major processing centre for the region's base metals. In
More emergency flood warnings issued in Far North Queensland
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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.
Townsville residents prepare to evacuate the flood zone impacting far north Queensland
From the flood zone in far north Queensland. Townsville resident Amy Stevens says she's packed her bags and is ready to evacuate.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
North Queensland floods: What’s open and closed, Woolworths and Coles give update on stock
Woolworths and Coles stores across North Queensland remain open for emergency supplies, with people asked to only buy what ...
Bruce Highway bridge collapse cuts off flooded north Queensland
The "catastrophic failure" of Ollera Creek Bridge has cut a critical route to flooded communities who may now have to rely on ...
Hundreds flee Qld floods to evacuation centres, two houses feared lost in Victorian fires
The rain-soaked north of the country will continue to face heavy rainfall for days, while fires and wild storms continue to ...