Heavy downpour continues in Qld
Central and south-east Queensland received torrential rain as ex-tropical cyclone Olga moved south.
View ArticleGraziers rejoice as rains drench southern Qld
Deluge soaks some of Qld's most drought-affected country in recent days.
View ArticleWeather improves, but more storms to come
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says, while weather conditions have largely eased today in Queensland, more thunderstorms are expected later in the week.
View ArticleFood supplies ferried to isolated Gulf towns
Food supplies are being ferried into the isolated towns of Normanton and Karumba in the Gulf of Carpentaria in far north Queensland.
View ArticleDespite rain, farmers argue for drought relief
The rural lobby group AgForce says the exceptional season does not take away the need for some form of drought relief to help farmers and graziers recover.
View ArticleExceptional circumstances payments end in much of Qld
ecExceptional circumstances declarations for three areas of Queensland will be lifted late this year.
View ArticleReport shows SE Qld water bills could double
A report by AEC Group says south-east Queensland residents could be paying more than $1300 a year for water in seven years. Two years ago, local councils formed three distribution companies to cover...
View Article'Incredible generosity' for ABC East Africa Appeal
The ABC joined forces with Australia for UNHCR and launched the East Africa Appeal on Friday 12 August to raise funds for the people in the drought stricken region of East Africa.
View Article$1.8m raised for ABC East Africa Appeal
ABC supporters have given over $1.8m in a week long appeal to raise funds for the people in the drought stricken region of East Africa.
View ArticlePlan promises to help drought-proof south-east Qld
Queensland Water Minister Mark McArdle says he is impressed with a proposal to help drought and flood-proof south-east Queensland.
View ArticleAgForce state conference delegates hope to change Government's rural policy
Government policies to help struggling farmers will be one of the topics at the AgForce state conference, starting today in Townsville in north Queensland.
View ArticleAppeal launched as drought tightens grip
A state-wide appeal has been launched to raise money for Queensland's drought-affected farmers.
View ArticleQld's seasonal cyclone outlook released but no drought-breaking rain
Queensland is set to have a typical cyclone season this summer, but there is no drought breaking rains predicted for the state's west.
View ArticleCouncil makes emergency water offer to parched Gympie residents
Gympie has suffered from two major floods this year but a dry spell in the south-east Queensland city is now causing problems.
View ArticleFederal drought package not far off
The Federal Agriculture Minister says the ongoing uncertainty in the seat of Fairfax is delaying a national drought policy.
View ArticleDollar offers relief to farmers amid relentless drought
AgForce says a drop in the Australian dollar should provide some relief to rural areas in 2014.
View ArticlePatchy rain brings some relief to drought-stricken western Qld
Showers have finally fallen on parts of Queensland's parched interior overnight. The weather bureau says decent falls have been recorded from the Gulf country to the state's south-west overnight.
View ArticleRivers rising in western Qld but graziers need more rain
Residents in western Qld say recent showers have not been enough to break one of the longest droughts in decades.
View ArticleFarmers still feeling impact of floods one year on
The Gympie Regional Council says many farmers are still struggling to recover from last year's floods.
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