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Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

A regional Queensland town has been struck by flash flooding after nearly 100mm of rain came down in an hour, testing local drains.

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At least one 'severe' cyclone tipped to hit Queensland

Forecasters say it will be an average cyclone season with at least one to hit Queensland, but the severity of the storm system may be higher than usual.

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East coast weather: flood warnings for Queensland and NSW as BoM forecasts heavy rainfall

Drivers have been urged to reconsiders their travel plans ahead of a forecast deluge

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Two people charged after 'disgusting' ambulance attack

Two people have been charged after claims a stolen car repeatedly swerved at a Queensland ambulance and a weapon was pointed at paramedics.

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Boy out on bail when grandmother fatally stabbed

The Queensland government has issued a plea to magistrates after it was revealed a boy was out on bail when he allegedly stabbed a grandmother in a car park.

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Cyclone crosses Queensland coast at Townsville

Storm downgraded after making landfall Thursday night but could still see deluge on inland areas

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Cyclone countdown begins with major flooding predicted

Cyclone Kirrily is set to cross the Queensland coast as early as Thursday night, causing widespread flooding that is expected to impact the state for days.

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Residents of flooded north Queensland town Wujal Wujal arrive in Cooktown as evacuation efforts continue

Military evacuates 20 people to Cooktown as some residents of flooded Indigenous community choose to remain

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Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Supplies are trickling through to people stranded by flooding as far north Queenslanders assess the damage from devastating flooding and high winds.

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North Queensland floods: entire town of Wujal Wujal to be evacuated after residents trapped on rooftops

Nine people stuck on health clinic roof manage to reach higher ground but fears remain for community’s safety

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Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

The wet weather has not been able to stop heroic rescues across far north Queensland after the evacuation of a flooded town was postponed.

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Naked man shot dead by police during motel disturbance

A man is alleged to have threatened officers and paramedics with a large knife at a motel before he was shot dead by police.

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Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia

Powerful winds have begun uprooting trees on the northeast Australian coast as Tropical Cyclone Jasper gathered strength while approaching

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‘Stay safe’: Bureau of Meteorology staff evacuated and businesses close as Queensland braces for cyclone

As the school summer holiday season brings an influx of tourists to the area, Jasper is expected to intensify as it travels towards the coast overnight

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Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper's destructive power

Tropical Cyclone Jasper is heading for far north Queensland and is predicted to unleash widespread destruction with the loss of power, water and the internet.

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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.

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Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened

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Severe storms bring heavy rain to flood-affected parts of south-east Queensland

Storms bring lightning and torrential rain to parts of south-east Queensland already devastated by flooding, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning unstable conditions could cause "potentially life-threatening" weather events.

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