It will feel like MINUS 5.4C: Mega cold snap’s second bite
Queensland is set to shiver again this week amid a relentless cold snap with the apparent temperature to drop to -5.4C on the Darling Downs.
Weather
Temps to drop after ‘warm blanket’ sees mercury spike
While the overnight temperature might have been above average for this time of year don’t expect the balmy weather to last.
Residents’ claims unanswered as flood damage hits more victims
Brisbane residents are demanding the city council step up and cover the cost of a spate of new damage cause to their property in the wake of the February floods, but of the 229 claims made by May 31, just 20 have been successful.
Fears cold snap will turn deadly as rain expected to return
The weather bureau has issued a warning that the weekend’s expected cold weather could be life-threatening for livestock in parts of southern Queensland, as temperatures drop as low as 5C, while rainy conditions are on the way for Brisbane.
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River spills banks in king tide
The force of this week’s “significant” king tide has caused the murky brown waters of the Brisbane River to spill over through the city’s low lying areas.
Cyclone watch issued as Oma approaches
A cyclone watch has been issued from Bundaberg to Ballina including Brisbane, the Gold and Sunshine coasts as Cyclone Oma continues its ominous approach to the southeast Queensland.
How to pack an emergency kit for a cyclone
In the event that Cyclone Oma does cross the coast in southeast Queensland, residents are advised to have an emergency kit on hand. Here’s what you’ll need.
Cyclone may force southeast dam release
Water bosses may need to release water from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe as Cyclone Oma approaches the coast.
57,000 sandbags as Oma heads towards southeast
Emergency preparations are under way as Cyclone Oma continues her path towards southeast Queensland, bringing up to 500mm in a day, with thousands of sandbags ready and a veteran forecaster it’s never to early to get ready.
$1.5b disaster bill may lead to more borrowing
Treasurer Jackie Trad has not ruled out borrowing more to cover the estimated $1.5 billion cost of Queensland’s summer of disasters.
Top cop’s shock: ‘That is just unforgivable’
Hundreds of extra police are being deployed to combat the looting of flood-ravaged homes in Townsville.
Perfect storm as king tide, cyclone pound beaches
The southeast Queensland coast is copping a pounding as king tides and huge swells from Tropical Cyclone Oma threaten destruction on some of the state’s most popular beaches, and the worst is yet to come.
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