Adam Stephen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Maddelin McCosker |Peter Quattrocelli |Adam Stephen

Parts of Queensland's south-west have been hit by sudden rains and flood, with the town of Quilpie recording its wettest day in 15 years. One grazier in the region has recorded more than 350mm of rain in the past 48 hours, and there are fears of large stock losses in the region. Small towns have had properties inundated and roads closed, and the weather bureau says more intense weather is on the way.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Chris Calcino |Adam Stephen

Redclaw crays rightly belong in tropical Queensland, the NT and parts of Papua New Guinea, but they are going feral in multiple foreign countries. The US state of Texas is the latest jurisdiction to do battle with the Australian redclaw. US wildlife authorities are still trying to work out the potential risks posed by Australian redclaw crayfish. Cane toads, rats, cats and pigs — Australia has been on the receiving end of more than its fair share of feral animals over the years.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Holly Richardson |Adam Stephen

In the past week, the total number of cases for melioidosis in Far North Queensland reached record-breaking levels. There have been 87 reported cases in the Cairns and Townsville regions since the start of the year, and 12 people have died. Survivor Debbie-Joy Manttan says people need to take the disease seriously and limit risk factors for exposure.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Chris Calcino |Adam Stephen |Meghan Dansie

North Queenslanders have shared their excitement following the prime minister's commitment to seal an 11km section of the Kennedy Developmental Road, also known as the Hann Highway. The region's leaders say sealing the road will ensure an inland route is available when the major costal route, the Bruce Highway, is damaged or flooded. Lobby group Advance Cairns says it will push for the work to be completed this dry season.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Holly Richardson |James Taylor |Adam Stephen |Chris Calcino

Townsville has recorded its highest monthly rainfall for February, with 991.8mm recorded in the first seven days of the month. Other communities including Rollingstone, Cardwell and Halifax recorded their highest monthly rainfall for any month with totals between 1,277mm and 1,549mm. Localised heavy falls are forecast to increase before easing on Wednesday.