Category: northern queensland

‘Leave Immediately’: Bushfires Rage Across Queensland

Emergency warnings urging residents to flee are being issued as bushfires rage on the Western Downs, northwest of Brisbane. Residents are being urged to leave immediately as a fast-moving fire at Myall Park, and Hookswood near the town of Miles puts properties under threat. The warning to people between Leichhardt Highway, Gearys Road, Greens Road…


Northern Queensland Braces for Flood as Rain Sets In

Northern Queensland residents are on alert for flash flooding as monsoonal rain sets in over a vast region. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning with flash flooding possible for the state’s coast between Cooktown to Mackay and the northern and central interior. Torrential downpours are set to lash the region from Friday afternoon and following into…