Crocodile removed from Queensland creek after unusual feast
The small and mighty crocodile was becoming a bit too chummy with far north Queenslanders.
Cyclone Kirrily makes landfall in Far North Queensland
Cyclone Kirrily roars ashore in Far North Queensland, downing power lines and dumping rain.
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily expected to make landfall in Far North Queensland
Emergency services reinforcements have arrived in Far North Queensland ahead of Cyclone Kirrily's forecast landfall.
Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents
People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment...
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Far North Queensland residents bracing for impact of tropical cyclone
Cyclone Kirrily expected to bring 400mm drenching for parts of Far North Queensland.
400mm deluge, dangerous storm surge: TC Kirrily barrels towards Qld
Far north Queensland towns are expected to be smashed with at least 400mm of torrential rain after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily makes expected landfall...
Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people
People at a flood-hit far north Queensland community may soon have temporary accommodation, more than a month after the region was devastated.
‘High alert’: Banana farmers prepare for possible cyclone
Banana farmer Cameron Flegler feels a cold chill every time a tropical cyclone is lurking off the Far North Queensland coast.
Tropical low forms off far north Queensland, with BOM warning a cyclone could form by next week
Meteorologists are watching closely as a potential tropical cyclone could form and reach the Queensland coast from mid next week.
Queensland facing new cyclone threat
Queensland could be facing a new cyclone threat.
A low-pressure system is expected to deepen over the coming days as it tracks away from the...
Fisherman charged over alleged torture against deckhands
A fisherman has been charged for allegedly torturing and assaulting several of his deckhands aboard his vessels in Far North Queensland.
Fears a second Qld cyclone could form within a week
Fears another tropical cyclone could form off the coast of Queensland within a week.
The Bureau of Meteorology suggests there is a 40 per cent...
Fresh cyclone threat for parts of Queensland
Parts of Queensland are staring down the barrel of a fresh cyclone threat.
The Bureau of Meteorology suggests there is a 40 per cent chance a...
Banana farmers seek retail support after flooding, rain
A veteran farmer has implored consumers to back the banana industry at retail shelves with mass rainfall in far north Queensland hindering supply...
Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead
With more rain ahead, residents of flood-hit Degarra in far north Queensland are calling for more help to clean up the destruction of Tropical...
Flood alert in Victoria as monsoon drenches north Queensland
Heavy rain will persist across drenched far north Queensland as towns near the Victorian-New South Wales border face their own flooding concerns.
Rain deluge continues across Far North Queensland
Roads are closed and water restrictions continue in parts of Far North Queensland as a monsoonal trough crosses the state, drenching communities.
Relief crews on standby as Queensland region braces for 'disaster'
Relief crews are on standby as far north Queensland braces for more wild weather with another cyclone threat looming.
Relief crews on standby as region braces for 'disaster'
Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby.
Emergency alert for Far North Queensland
An emergency alert has been issued for Port Douglas, Mossman and Newell Beach in Far North Queensland.
The Douglas Shire Council advises residents...
Cyclone and monsoon threatens northern Australia
More wild weather will lash northern Australia as a cyclone looms over Far North Queensland and a monsoon threatens the Northern Territory.
Mercy flight, donated surgery gets Dotti back on feet
A daring helicopter rescue for a seriously injured dog has brought a welcome smile to faces at a far north Queensland community devastated by...
‘More broad thinking’ required by govt to mitigate against Vic flooding: Nationals MP
Nationals MP Sam Birrell says the government need to have “more broad thinking” about how to mitigate against floods in Victoria because of the...
Vic flood-affected towns ‘breathing a sigh of relief’ after rivers peaked lower than expected
Nationals MP Sam Birrell says people in Rochester and Seymour in Victoria are breathing a “sigh of relief” after river heights didn’t get as high...
‘Pretty shocking’: LNP Senator touring flood affected areas in Queensland
Liberal National Party Senator Susan McDonald reflects on the “shocking” scenes in flood-affected areas in Queensland.
Ms McDonald’s comments come...
QLD local councils doing ‘extraordinary job’ getting roads reopened
Liberal National Party Senator Susan McDonald says Queensland local councils and the Department of Main Roads have done an “extraordinary Job”...
Can you spot the problem in this photo from Steven Miles?
Premier Steven Miles has taken to social media to reveal a shock find during an aerial tour of Far North Queensland communities devastated by...
Looming Tropical Cyclone threat for Queensland and NT
More wild weather is set to lash Australia's north coast, as a new cyclone threat looms over Far North Queensland and a destructive monsoon heads...
Monsoon threatens to dump more rain on flood-hit region
More rain is set to hit far north Queensland, which is still recovering from the impacts of ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, with a monsoon trough...