The Latest Breaking News from Mary River

Bottom-breathing turtle among Queensland endangered species under threat from invasive fish

Record floods propel aggressive Mozambique tilapia throughout Mary River, compromising efforts to save ancient fish and endangered turtles

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024

Threatened species, artefacts mapped in canoe odyssey

A scientific and cultural expedition along Queensland's Mary River has documented flood impacts, endangered species and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

Some of Australia's most unique species live in the Mary River. Now scientists say it's becoming increasingly vulnerable

A group of scientists and traditional owners is carrying out a complete audit of one of Australia's most vulnerable rivers.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Queensland's wet weather expected to ease, flood level of Mary River at Gympie to fall

Heavy rain falling across a widespread area of Queensland's south-east has mostly dissipated on Sunday afternoon, but the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned sodden catchments could still flood later in the week amidst light showers.

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Qld rains ease but flood warnings remain

Floodwaters continue to run in some parts of Queensland even as rain eases, with the Mary River in Gympie expected to peak at 16 metres.

AAP · May 14, 2022

Faces of the flood: Those hit hard by Queensland floods, and where they go from here

The recent floods in Queensland have shattered rainfall records but they are more than just figures on a chart — they have a huge impact on people's lives and histories. Here, we bring you some of the stories from flooded homes, farms and communities.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2022

Gympie shop owner Major Singh hands out $10,000 in supplies to drivers stranded by floods

As the Mary River in Gympie rose, Major Singh provided a safe harbour for about 300 travellers stranded outside his Bruce Highway store. Some want him named Australian of the Year for his efforts.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

Maryborough homes flood for second time in six weeks as Mary River tipped to nudge 11 metres

The town is flooding for the second time in six weeks, in scenes reminiscent of the devastation that accompanied flooding in 2013.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022

Qld residents stranded as floods continues

Maryborough is on stand-by as flooding in the town is expected to reach 2013 levels when Tropical Cyclone Oswald hit the region.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022

Maryborough prepares for second major flood in two months, as the Mary River continues to rise

A community on Queensland's Fraser Coast bands together to protect its city from the second major flood in two months.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2022