Peter Quattrocelli

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Peter Quattrocelli |Georgia Loney |Josh Dye

Rainfall records at some out properties have been smashed with major flooding set to continue across parts of western Queensland. Major flood warnings are in place for several rivers and some small towns are completely cut off by road. The rain band looks set to head towards the coast in time for the weekend. Heavy rainfall and flooding is expected to continue in outback Queensland today, with stranded locals left to find higher ground on rural properties.

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.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Maddelin McCosker |Peter Quattrocelli

As north Queensland's devastating rains moved west, they brought something unexpected with them — hope. Graziers on the brink of drought say the late monsoonal wet that destroyed towns, roads, and farms on the coast may prove to be their saviour. It is a remarkable turnaround for producers like Sam Fryer from Hughenden, about 400 kilometres south-west of Townsville, who sold stock in January due to a lack of feed. Loading... Mr Fryer said rain meant the pressure was off.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Peter Quattrocelli |Josh Dye

Forecasters are expecting heavy rain to hit Queensland's north from today, with the potential for flooding. A lingering low pressure system could then form a tropical cyclone by the weekend. The weather bureau will be monitoring several tropical lows off the coast over the coming days. Queensland has recorded its latest start to a monsoon season in 70 years, as authorities monitor several offshore weather systems that could develop into tropical cyclones.

Jan 20, 2025 | rnz.co.nz | Owen Jacques |Peter Quattrocelli |Karyn Wilson

By Owen Jacques, Peter Quattrocelli and Karyn J Wilson, ABCCoffee drinkers could be rethinking the habit after learning their morning brew could cost as much as $10 by the end of the year. Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association chief executive Wes Lambered warned the cost of a coffee "could reach double digits" in some capital cities due to the high price of beans. "It isn't unfathomable … in some CBD locations and airports," he said.