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Now downgraded to a tropical low, the weather system is bringing record rainfall as it moves through Western Australia, sparking fears of major flooding.

Residents pick up the pieces after Cyclone Zelia rocks WA

Regional towns lashed by a cyclone face being isolated for days with limited food supplies as communities in two states begin to count the cost of recent destructive weather events.

  • William Ton and Rachael Ward

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A family were lucky to escape a massive landslide, triggered by heavy rain.

Family counts blessings after landslide near miss

Reconstruction work is expected at the site as the clean-up begins across north Queensland after record rainfall triggered flooding, claiming two lives.

  • Laine Clark
There was a landslide at Crystal Creek on Sunday.

Landslides, flooding hit region as rain threat expands

There is no shortage of obstacles facing a rain-hit region as it tries to recover from a deadly deluge.

  • Fraser Barton and Savannah Meacham
The new flood warnings are in place from Cairns to Rockhampton with the Haughton River, south of Townsville, the biggest concern.

Damaging Queensland storms persist as clean-up signals new threat

Heavy rains are set to continue in central and north Queensland after near-record flooding that inundated towns and required defence force assistance.

  • Savannah Meacham and Fraser Barton
The ADF deploys a heavy-lift Chinook helicopter to bring supplies to the residents of Halifax.

Airport closes as flood-hit region braces for more rain

An airport has closed as a flood-hit region braces for more heavy rainfall, with severe weather and a possible cyclone on the horizon.

  • Savannah Meacham
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Senator Jenny McAllister visiting the Ollera Creek bridge north of Townsville Thursday, February 6, 2025. Northern Australia has been battered by days of heavy rain and life-threatening flooding but the wet weather is not expected to ease just yet.

PM tours flood-hit region as locals tell of ‘terror’

Ingham residents have described the ordeal of being cut off from supplies and electricity as flooding continues to wreak havoc on Queensland’s north.

  • Savannah Meacham
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Tully banana farmer Paul Lardi cutting damaged crops on his property at Tully, north of Townsville, north Queensland. 

Banana shortage warning as floods cut off north Queensland supply

North Queensland’s main freight artery has been severed, blocking supply of the nation’s favourite fruit from the main growing region.

  • Mike Foley
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
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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