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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.
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.
‘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.
'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.
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,
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
Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern. Authorities say waters will cont
One dead, thousands evacuated as northeast Australia battles massive floods
One person has died and thousands of others are under evacuation orders in Australia’s northeast after intense rain triggered dangerous flash floods that have inundated homes and businesses.
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.
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.
Watch: BBC reports from site of Queensland flooding
Severe flooding in Queensland has forced thousands of people to evacuate, cut power to homes and washed away sections of a ...
Residents in flood-hit Far North Queensland warned more homes at risk
Emergency floods in Far North Queensland's are forecast to worsen early today, with the latest modelling indicating that ...
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 ...
'We haven't panicked, but we are prepared': The residents waiting out Australia's floods
Mr Duric lives across the street from the Ross River – overflowing and fast-moving – in Idalia, one of six suburbs labelled ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Crucial highway cut off as Australian floods worsen
Queensland's Premier David Crisafulli offered his condolences to the "tight-knit" town of Ingham, after a 63-year-old woman ...