The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

Experts warned El Niño was likely to bring Australia a hot, dry summer. What happened?

Climate scientists are pointing to ‘well-organised’ and persistent storms for above average rainfall on the east coast that is defying predictions

The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2024

Man dies in crash after trying to avoid hitting cow

A motorist has been killed when his vehicle crashed after trying to avoid hitting a cow in north Queensland.

AAP · Jan 2, 2024

A Weather Warning Has Been Issued For Australia’s East Coast As ‘Life-Threatening’ Storm Brews

Residents in Queensland and New South Wales have been warned to prepare for possible flash floods, as wild weather continues to batter the region.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 1, 2024

No suspicious circumstances in child's hot car death

Detectives say there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death of a two-year-old girl found unconscious in a hot car in central Queensland.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Queensland woman uses electric car to run her son’s dialysis machine during power cut

Kristy Holmes always knew she could use her electric car for ‘good things’, but when storms caused a blackout, it proved life-saving

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

Child dies after being found unconscious in hot car

A two-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a hot car on a rural property in Central Queensland.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

New Year’s Eve 2023: heat and hail forecast in Australia’s weather mix as crowds gather early for fireworks

Displays expected in cities across country to ring in 2024 while predicted wild weather on east coast could disrupt revelry

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023