An emergency warning is in place for Halifax in north Queensland, along the Herbert River in Hinchinbrook region, urging residents to take shelter now. A severe thunderstorm warning with heavy rain is ...
Far North Queensland could see more rainfall for the week with the deluge set to target the regions from Townsville upwards to Cooktown.
The Bureau of Meteorology says people in Giru, south of Townsville, should expect the Haughton River to top its major flood ...