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Queensland Lungfish

DRFA funding supports threatened species recovery in flood-affected communities

7 September 2023
Ten projects supporting the recovery of threatened species in communities impacted by the severe floods of 2022 are now underway thanks to the $38.9 million Environmental Recovery Program.
2023 RAA winners

Queensland Resilient Australia Award winners announced for 2023

24 August 2023
The determination and innovation of Queenslanders in the face of natural disasters was showcased at the Get Ready Queensland Resilient Australia Awards night for 2023.
Flooding following TC Seth

Statewide guide builds flood resilience

7 August 2023
Queensland communities now have access to a comprehensive assessment guide designed to ensure they are aware, prepared and resilient to flooding.
Gympie Memorial Park Bandstand, which was inundated by floods in 2021 and 2022.

Heritage Disaster Recovery Grants to restore Queensland history

28 July 2023
Ten of Queensland’s heritage-listed buildings damaged by the extraordinary rainfall and flooding events of 2021-2022 will be repaired and restored with the support of Heritage Disaster Recovery Grants from the Queensland and Australian Governments.
Gympie netball courts underway during the 2022 floods.

Gympie Netball scores $2.3 million for rebuild of flooded courts and clubhouse

18 July 2023
A total rebuild of Gympie Netball Association’s flood-ravaged facilities is expected to spark renewed interest in the sport locally and boost community spirit across the region.
Repaired floodway in Gundiah, Fraser Coast

A $10 million boost for Queensland resilience

14 July 2023
Nearly $10.5 million in new funding will be shared among Queensland communities to help build greater disaster resilience and reduce the impacts of severe weather.
QRA CEO with Somerset Councillors

Building tourism opportunities for the Somerset region

3 July 2023
An investment of more than $2.6 million from the Queensland and Australian Governments through the $36.8 million Local Economic Recovery Program has supported significant improvements to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and the Mountain to Mountain connection.
Queensland Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt, Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson and Cr Terry Landsberg at Golden Beach, Caloundra

Golden Beach seawall to be restored at Caloundra

30 June 2023

The Golden Beach Sailing and Boating Club at Caloundra will benefit from a $4.5 million funding commitment to repair and restore 170 metres of seawall damaged by storm surges, high tides and erosion caused by the tidal breakthrough at Bribie Island in the Pumicestone Passage.
Flooded home in south-east Queensland.

Hundreds more homes identified for voluntary home buy-back

19 June 2023
More homeowners in flood-prone areas are set to receive a voluntary home buy-back offer, with the additional purchase of another 300 homes under the Resilient Homes Fund.
Scuba's Car and Dog Wash in Gympie, one of the thousands of businesses impacted by the 2022 SEQ floods.

Extra help for flood-affected Queensland small business with mental health and wellness support

18 June 2023

Small business owners in Greater Brisbane, Gympie and Ipswich still doing it tough from last year's flood events, will be able to turn to three new small business wellness coaches to reduce stress, overcome challenges, and improve mental health and wellbeing.