There have been two more deaths in Cairns from the soil borne disease Melioidosis. The tropical disease is associated with ...

A Far North public health service says four people have died from melioidosis since New Year's Day and an investigation is ...

The various corners of Australia are facing cyclone, fire and flooding threats on Thursday as the extremes of Australia’s ...

Although floodwaters have receded in North Queensland, a waterborne illness has killed several dogs in recent days.

More people have died and others are suffering from a disease associated with heavy rain in a region lashed by floods and ...

Flooding has been welcomed by an inundated region despite roads being cut and communities isolated, with farmers sweating on ...

The federal government has taken aim at the Opposition over its plan to slash the public service after flood claims worth ...

The small community of Warralong was left cut off by severe flooding on Saturday, leaving residents stranded and in urgent need of assistance. Over the course of four helicopter trips, the ...

Frustrated truck drivers are sleeping in their rigs on the side of the street as they face a nervous wait. But the response ...

Queensland Rail has reopened the North Coast rail line as far north as Townsville today, reconnecting communities following the North Queensland ...

A major contributor to North Queensland’s empty supermarket shelves could be solved with the Prime Minister stating he “will ...

More support is being provided into North Queensland, with more than $100 million in extraordinary grants now available for flood affected primary producers, small businesses and not for profit ...