It’s a river unlike any in Australia — and a fortnight ago it barely existed. In northern Queensland, record rain has created an instant “mega river” so immense it can be clearly seen on satellite ...

* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on ...

* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on ...

A river has gone from thin and dry to 37 miles (60 kilometers) wide in a matter of weeks as a result of floods in northeast Australia, satellite imagery shows. Images released by NASA show the change ...

A usually unremarkable river in north Queensland has suddenly swelled into a “mega river” so big it’s clearly visible on satellite imagery. In northern Queensland, record rain has created an instant ...

A major flood warning has been issued for the Flinders River downstream of Richmond with authorities estimating water levels could peak overnight. A number of roads across north west Queensland also ...

The Gulf has rapidly filled with floodwater and residents in Richmond and Cloncurry are on flood watch as a slow-moving low sits over the North-West. ROAD CLOSURE LIST. The flood-prone region started ...

The flood-prone region started its wet season with a bang right after Christmas thanks to a slow-moving low. Both Karumba and Burketown have been temporarily cut off by rising floodwaters, and the ...