Australia: At least 16 dead in outbreak of waterborne illness after severe storms in northern Queensland
The wave of melioidosis infections has been exacerbated by poverty and the increasing severity of storms and floods resulting ...
Homes flooded, cars destroyed, as flooding again hits north Queensland
North Queenslanders have again been smashed by heavy rains with homes damaged and cars destroyed just weeks after the last ...
North Queensland town of Cardwell isolated again by floodwaters after massive downpour
Cardwell Gap received a downpour of 450 millimetres overnight and emergency warnings are in place for Halifax, with more rain ...
Rain easing but potential high falls, storms possible west, north Qld
The weather bureau says heavy falls are still possible with storms forecast across the northern and western parts of the ...
Rare bacterial disease kills 20 with warnings issued to flood-stricken north Queensland
A rare bacterial disease which can cause brain damage has claimed over 20 lives this year, with fears that heavy rains in ...
Payne Haas stamps credentials as best prop in the NRL in North Queensland rampage
The Broncos face a multimillion-dollar bidding war to retain Payne Haas after the NSW Origin enforcer was hailed the best ...
Wet weather continues to lash North Queensland
North Queensland received more large rainfall amounts overnight, with flood warnings issued and roads once again being ...
Heavy rain brings flooding and melioidosis threat to north Queensland
The rain increases the risk of melioidosis, a bacterial infection linked to exposure to contaminated floodwaters. According ...
Hinchinbrook cops massive rainfall totals, more storms expected in North Queensland
North Queensland has been lashed with rain again overnight with some parts of the region copping more than 340mm.
Queensland rangers rescue critically endangered turtle who become trapped while laying eggs in states Far North
Shocked rangers have come to the rescue of a critically endangered turtle after they found it trapped beneath driftwood in ...
Townsville Bulletin4d
North Queensland severe weather: Heavy rains fall, flood alerts issued
As heavy rains cover Townsville and parts of North Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an initial moderate flood ...
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Tropical North Queensland prepares to welcome athletes
May is the month of Masters in Tropical North Queensland as the region is set to welcome athletes competing in three key ...