'Not the same': cyclone leaves dirty water, $150m fix Months after Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit, a far north Queensland region is still counting the cost with landslides blocking roads and affecting water supply. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby. AAP · Jan 12, 2024
Help sought for community devastated by record floods A community is becoming desperate as it remains cut off three weeks after being devastated by record floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector. AAP · Dec 21, 2023
Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper. AAP · Dec 20, 2023
Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023
North Queensland's record-breaking floods are a frightening portent of what's to come under climate change Unprecedented rain brought by Tropical Cyclone Jasper has triggered widespread flooding in far north Queensland, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Cairns airport is closed, roads are extensively damaged and residents in the city’s northern beaches are cut off by floodwaters. The Conversation · Dec 18, 2023
Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
Jasper loses sting but floods and wind wreak havoc Cyclone Jasper has weakened to a tropical low but brought heavy rain and damaging winds, prompting widespread flood warnings for far north Queensland. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
Cyclone Jasper Makes Landfall In Australia Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit northeast Australia Wednesday, leaving thousands of people in coastal communities without power and preparing for potentially "life-threatening" floods. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Jasper hits north Queensland with Cairns urged ‘take shelter now’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
Shelter warning as Cyclone Jasper bears down on coast People are bunkering down and authorities are on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the Queensland coast as a category 2 system. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Residents and visitors stockpile board games and beer before cyclone crosses Australia coast Up to 500mm of rain and 140km/h winds predicted among wild weather associated with category two cyclone The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Pre-emptive disaster declarations for Cairns and Townsville – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Dec 11, 2023 Queensland on high alert as cyclone threat approaches Far north Queensland is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Jasper to hit with heavy rains and gale-force winds as locals are told to prepare for days without power.
AAP · Dec 10, 2023 Cyclone warning as communities brace for Jasper Far north Queensland is preparing for heavy rain and damaging winds, with Tropical Cyclone Jasper set to hit the coast.
AAP · Dec 10, 2023 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.
AAP · Dec 8, 2023 Cyclone Jasper swings towards Australia Tropical Cyclone Jasper has started to swing towards Australia and is set to weaken before intensifying again as it approaches the Queensland coast.
AAP · Dec 7, 2023 Weather station staff to be evacuated as cyclone looms Tropical Cyclone Jasper is moving toward the Queensland coast, prompting the Bureau of Meteorology to evacuate staff from a remote weather station.
AAP · Dec 6, 2023 Tropical cyclone forces bureau radar upgrade rethink A looming tropical cyclone has prompted the Bureau of Meteorology to re-think their weather radar upgrade plans in north Queensland.
AAP · Dec 5, 2023 Tropical cyclone strengthens as it bears down on coast Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper is set to intensify and become a category four system, with experts predicting it may threaten the Queensland coast.