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As the nation enters its fourth La Nina in five years, the effects of heightened rainfall are already being felt across Queensland, with widespread flooding inundating much of the south-west in late 2024.

Far North Queensland primary producers affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper have been given an extension to apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.

Ipswich’s much-loved Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve has reopened after being severely damaged by the devastating floods of 2022.

A fourth exceptional circumstances support package for communities affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper will fund resilient infrastructure, drainage upgrades, legal aid and more.

With the activation of joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), Scenic Rim Regional Council will be well supported with its response and recovery efforts following a damaging week of rains and flooding.

Disaster assistance is now available for northern Queensland councils battling a series of fierce bushfires that have impacted the region.

Balonne Shire Council and eligible residents in the bushfire hit areas of Dirranbandi and Hebel on the Queensland-New South Wales border can now access support following recent blazes.

Devastating flooding in central and western Queensland has led to the creation of the state’s first Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan to help primary producers prepare for disaster events.

Weather doesn’t plan, but you can. That’s the message rugby league legend and Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston is sharing with Queenslanders this Get Ready Queensland Week.

After being washed away during the 2022 floods, White Patch Bridge on Bribie Island has been restored and improved for the community to ensure the same situation isn't repeated again.