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The Australian Defence Force has been asked to help deliver a temporary bridge over Ollera Creek on the Bruce Highway to allow for the transport of food, supplies and support to flood-affected areas.

Insurance claims flood in after torrential rains in north Queensland

Premiums are higher in the tropical north, and those who can afford cover have started lodging claims for flood damage.

  • Fraser Barton

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Floodwaters inundated Ingham’s main street.

Second death confirmed in flood-hit north Queensland as threat eases

The 82-year-old woman’s body was found in a cane paddock near Ingham, one of the worst-hit areas.

  • Savannah Meacham and Fraser Barton
A flooded substation in Ingham on Monday.

How a marine heatwave caused a terrifying Queensland deluge

Temperatures in the Coral Sea have been 1-2 degrees warmer than average. The adjoining coastline has just seen 1-1.5 metres of rain over 72 hours. Scientists say it’s no coincidence.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Floodwaters set to rise after record-breaking rain

Hundreds of people have fled to evacuation centres after record-breaking rain in northern Australia, with the deluge set to continue for days.

  • Savannah Meacham and Fraser Barton
As rivers break their banks, floodwaters are expected to flow into communities.

Woman dies in floods, premier tells residents to evacuate as water levels rise

Police said the woman died in Ingham when a rescue boat capsized, while David Crisafulli emphasised the urgency of the disaster unfolding in north Queensland.

  • Fraser Barton, Melissa Meehan and Cloe Read
Extreme weather in Townsville on February 1, 2025.

Emergency alert: Prepare-to-leave warnings issued for Townsville as north Qld lashed

The ADF has been briefed, Brisbane police have been deployed, and 300 energy staff are on standby as the risk of flash flooding escalates.

  • Fraser Barton and Alex Mitchell
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Rescue workers pull a small boat in the village of Guipry Messac, western France, after the Storm Herminia has unleashed downpours on the region.

Residents rescued from ‘worst flooding in 40 years’ as Herminia hits France

In Brittany, Residents have been told to expect waters to rise to 1.5 metres inside their homes.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for much of the state while the Pilbara braces for flooding.

Pilbara on flood watch as Perth and south-west brace for heatwave

Cyclone Sean is not expected to make landfall but will bring with it damaging winds up to 120km/h for the Pilbara coast.

  • Claire Ottaviano

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