Far North Queensland gets support package of more than $50 million
Flood-affected Far North Queensland residents will receive more than $50 million in government funding to assist in the repairs.
Anthony Albanese visits flood- ravaged North Queensland, urges people to visit region
Anthony Albanese has spoken out after seeing the “unprecedented” scale of the flood damage in Far North Queensland.
Uninsured won't be left behind in flood clean-up
Those hit by flooding in far north Queensland who could not afford insurance will not be left behind, the federal government says.
Farmers fear being financially crippled as FNQ highway remains in ruins
Farmers in Far North Queensland face being financially crippled by increases in transportation costs because of the forced the closure of major...
Extra patrols as far north Qld begins cyclone recovery
Police are targeting looters as far north Queensland begins the massive recovery effort after Tropical Cyclone Jasper brought record rainfall and...
‘Desperate, displaced’: Hundreds to spend Christmas in crisis accommodation
Hotels and caravan parks in Cairns have transformed into makeshift crisis accommodation for Far North Queenslanders following the catastrophic...
Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost
Mangoes, bananas, papaya and avocados are among produce destroyed in far north Queensland as producers assess damage from Cyclone Jasper.
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg reaches out to Far North Qld mayors to show support during floods
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg has reached out to Far North Queensland mayors to show support for the communities in the region facing unprecedented...
Dozens of communities still isolated following flooding in Far North Queensland
The flooding emergency in Far North Queensland is shifting from rescues to recovery - with dozens of communities still isolated following Cyclone...
Goods airlifted to Far North Queensland as supplies run low
Communities in flood ravaged Far North Queensland are now facing a new crisis.
Basic supplies are running low and are having to be airlifted into...
Flood-hit Queensland communities remain cut off after roads destroyed
Dozens of communities across Far North Queensland remain cut off after central roads and highways were destroyed during the flooding emergency.
Landslides and boulders in Far North Queensland are leaving communities ‘isolated’
Cyclone Jasper’s aftermath has made it so getting to Port Douglas from Cairns can only be done from “air and sea," Sky News contributor Steve Price...
Natural disasters are becoming ‘more frequent’: Patrick Gorman
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman says natural disasters are unfortunately becoming “more frequent”.
Mr Gorman’s comments...
Far North Queensland floods have been ‘absolutely devastating’
Deputy Nationals Leader Perin Davey says the floods in Far North Queensland have been “absolutely devastating”.
Mr Davey told Sky News Australia...
Queensland whacked with $60m blow
Tourism operators in far north Queensland are pleading with holiday-makers not to abandon the region as cancellations skyrocket following last...
Queensland Police search for man missing in Far North Queensland as flood clean-up begins
Authorities are searching for a man missing during the floods as rescue efforts continue to focus on those still stranded.
Flood response in Far North Queensland ramps up
Seven days after Ex-Tropical-Cyclone Jasper made landfall Far North Queensland is still in the grips of a flood disaster.
‘Great to see’ people helping others in Far North Queensland after floods: Murray Watt
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says there is a “hive of activity” in Far North Queensland after the record floods and it is “great to...
Man missing in floodwater, evacuation continues
Grave concerns are held for a missing 85-year-old man as the evacuation of a flood-hit far north Queensland town continues.
Desperate search for missing man as Army mobilised in flood zone
The evacuation of Wujal Wujal will continue today as defence personnel step up rescue and clean-up efforts in flood ravaged Far North Queensland.
ADF readying to rescue residents stranded in Far North Queensland flooding
Military personnel prepare to rescue residents stranded in Far North Queensland flooding.
Minister leaps to bureau's defence amid flood criticism
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt has defended the Bureau of Meteorology amid the far north Queensland flood event but says systems will be...
Emergency Crews Rescue Residents From Flooded Homes Across Far North Queensland
Search and rescue efforts continued across Far North Queensland as flood levels began to recede on Tuesday, December 19. The Bureau of Meteorology...
Queensland man uses jetski to save locals trapped by ex-Cyclone Jasper floods
A Queensland man took it upon himself to rescue locals trapped in flooding in Far North Queensland on his jetski after authorities struggled.
‘Always had these disasters’: Climate alarmists ‘muted’ over Queensland floods
Sky News host Chris Kenny has slammed alarmists trying to blame climate change for every natural disaster.
“The alarmists have been a bit muted...
ADF on the ground for Far North Queensland floods makes a ‘big difference’
Nationals MP Keith Pitt says people in Far North Queensland are going through a “very challenging” period with heavy rainfall causing floods.
Mr...
‘Boots on the ground’ in Far North Queensland to support flood victims
Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite says there are Australian Defence Force “boots on the ground” in Far North Queensland to support...
Government has ‘full confidence’ in the ability of Bureau of Meteorology: Murray Watt
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says he and the government have “full confidence” in the ability of the Bureau of Meteorology.
Mr Watt...
Anthony Albanese to travel to Far North Queensland amid flooding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced he will travel to Far North Queensland later this week.
Far North Queensland has been greatly...
‘Not the day to wear thongs': Safety warning amid FNQ flood clean-up
A new warning has been issued for people in the Far North Queensland flood zone, while the Prime Minister has made a big financial announcement for...