The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could help

The damage inflicted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Queensland and northern New South Wales has been extensive. Several areas have had infrastructure badly damaged, and many homes have been destroyed.

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025

Independents took cities by storm last election. This time, they’ve got regional Australia in their sights

In 2022, the national vote for independents or minor parties was the highest in almost a century. A third of Australians voted for someone who wasn’t running for Labor or the Coalition.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

Sharks spotted in flooded canals as Australia grapples with Cyclone Alfred aftermath

Authorities warn of rising waters, health risks and power outages as recovery efforts begin

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about flooding, roads, public transport and services disruption

With south-east Queensland and northern NSW still facing severe weather, here’s what we know about flood warnings and rainfall, evacuation centres, and the availability of phone, internet and other services

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

Gout Gout has ‘kicked on further’ amid hype and busy upcoming schedule

The emergence of Gout Gout has electrified the Australian athletics calendar which launches into the Queensland Championships this weekend

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

Reds crave home base return ahead of Waratahs test

Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman thinks a return to soggy Brisbane will be the tonic after a "reality check" loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

AAP · Mar 10, 2025

Floods Hit Eastern Australia, 200,000 Properties Blacked Out

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW

Ex-Cyclone Alfred has passed. However, residents of northern New South Wales and parts of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast should be on high alert for bands of intense rainfall and possible flash flooding.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

BoM defends forecasts after claim coastal community not properly warned

Bureau urged to review its systems after Fraser Coast mayor says Hervey Bay was pelted with 260mm of rain after being told it was not in firing line

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025

Emergency Flood Warnings Issued As Ex-Cyclone Alfred Continues To Wreak Havoc

“My message today, and we do have a bit of rain left to go, is overwhelmingly you must always put your safety first. That's number one in a disaster. Property can be replaced, people can't."

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 9, 2025