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Couple sitting on blanket on the waters edge at Copperfield Gorge.

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North Queensland is on flood alert.

Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered North Queensland

The weather bureau has issued multiple flood warnings and says there is potential for one or more cyclones to develop in the coming days.

  • Fraser Barton
In the Townsville suburb of Kelso, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brought down power lines and trees, crushing two cars.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

Crews have been working overnight to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state.

  • Neve Brissenden
Damage to roads at Cooktown and Lions Den in north Queensland after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.

Big wet continues in north Qld as cyclone builds

All bets are off when it comes to predicting the weather, says one north Queenslander, as intense falls across Australia’s north continue while the south-east gets a reprieve.

  • Luke Costin and Laine Clark
Flood damage at Degarra, a community of 45 people in the Douglas Shire, north of Cairns.

Flood-hit FNQ residents cry out for help with rain ahead

Residents of Degarra in Queensland’s far north have “lost faith” as they clean up the destruction left by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.

  • Keira Jenkins
Damage to roads at Holloways Beach in north Queensland after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper. Photo: Ergon Energy

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 expected to develop in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

  • Keira Jenkins
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Australian Army soldiers from the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, conduct reconnaissance of Daintree Village and access roads into Wujal Wujal on 19 December 2023.

More federal support on the way for storm-battered Qld

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $50 million support package for those affected by recent wild weather in the state’s far north and south-east, on top of $64 million announced in December.

  • Andrew Brown and Keira Jenkins
Boyd’s forest dragon – not only camouflaged; they seldom move.

Forget kangaroos: These charming creatures are Australia’s true animal icons

They’re small, silent and camouflaged, which makes hunting forest dragons in Tropical North Queensland unexpectedly thrilling.

  • Brian Johnston
In this image made from video provided by the Queensland Fire And Emergency Services, firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Tara, Australia, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Firefighters have been battling the blaze that has scorched the Queensland state town of Tara for more than a week. (Queensland Fire And Emergency Services via AP)

Help arrives for fatigued Queensland firefighters

A hospital almost had to be evacuated after bushfires flared in far north Queensland as interstate crews arrived to provide welcome relief.

  • Laine Clark
Aerial view of Sunlover Reef Cruise moored at Moore Reef pontoon

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