More rain forecast as outback Queensland's record drenching cuts off towns
Records are tumbling as drenching rain continues in outback and north Queensland, leaving roads closed and inland residents ...
Severe Rainfall Strikes North Queensland: What to Expect
While Cairns and Townsville did not experience the highest readings, both recorded over 50mm, indicating widespread rainfall across the region. The continuous rain has caused Cairns to surpass 300mm ...
Newly discovered skink is a second unique species for Australia's Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50 km east of ...
Residents of islands that saved millions from Cyclone Alfred say they are the lucky ones
Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred.
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 ...
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Yet another North Queensland deluge
The area between Cairns and Townsville in North Queensland could see another serious flood event as extremely heavy rainfall ...
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New Skink Second Unique Species For Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50km east of ...