'Not the same': cyclone leaves dirty water, $150m fix Months after Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit, a far north Queensland region is still counting the cost with landslides blocking roads and affecting water supply. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Residents still waiting to go home months after floods Two months after Cyclone Jasper brought record flooding to far north Queensland, residents of the community of Wujal Wujal are still waiting to return home. AAP · Feb 19, 2024
Clean-up continues as region braces for another cyclone Another cyclone could make a "severe impact" on far north Queensland as the region cleans up from record flooding caused by a system just weeks ago. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone The Great Barrier Reef was largely unaffected by Cyclone Jasper but short and long-term threats to Australia's world famous natural wonder remain. AAP · Jan 13, 2024
Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby. AAP · Jan 12, 2024
Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming. AAP · Jan 10, 2024
Weather bureau doing its best amid 'chaos', expert says The Bureau of Meteorology has been a punching bag for frustrated Aussies during recent wild weather events but an expert has come to its defence. AAP · Jan 6, 2024
$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone A $5 million pitch to lure tourists back to far north Queensland has been made after more than $270 million was lost in cancellations. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
Clean-up continues in Queensland's far north Clean-up efforts in far north Queensland following ex-tropical cyclone Jasper are continuing as tourists are encouraged to visit over the holiday period. AAP · Dec 26, 2023
Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north. AAP · Dec 24, 2023
Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector. AAP · Dec 21, 2023
Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day. AAP · Dec 20, 2023
Cyclone Jasper: how did it cause so much rain and could global heating be to blame? It hit the coast as a category two cyclone and took almost five days to move west, leaving a metre of rain and devastated communities in its wake The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023
Australian military called in as far north Queensland devastated by floods Towns cut off leaving people without power and at risk from crocodiles after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper dumped 2m of rain The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023
AAP · Dec 18, 2023 Region sends SOS after floodwaters, landslides hit The Douglas Shire has issued an SOS for help after being cut off by floodwaters and landslides with boulders the size of houses since Cyclone Jasper hit.
Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023 Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
The Conversation · Dec 18, 2023 North Queensland's record-breaking floods are a frightening portent of what's to come under climate change Unprecedented rain brought by Tropical Cyclone Jasper has triggered widespread flooding in far north Queensland, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Cairns airport is closed, roads are extensively damaged and residents in the city’s northern beaches are cut off by floodwaters.
AAP · Dec 17, 2023 Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed The wet weather has not been able to stop heroic rescues across far north Queensland after the evacuation of a flooded town was postponed.
AAP · Dec 16, 2023 Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
AAP · Dec 15, 2023 Ex-cyclone Jasper moves west as storms smash southeast More rain and storms have battered an already flood weary Queensland, as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper moves slowly west towards the Gulf of Carpentaria.
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days.
Top News · Dec 14, 2023 Cyclone Jasper: Australian Tourist Towns Brace for Flooding Prepare for a captivating tale of tourist towns in Australia, thrown into chaos and wrapped in the watery cloak of floods from the tempestuous Cyclone Jasper.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakens while still lashing northeastern Australia with flooding rain The first tropical cyclone to hit Australia in the current season has weakened to a low pressure system but continues to lash the northeast coast with flooding rain
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Tropical storm Jasper approaches Australia as authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ floods Cyclone expected to bring more than month’s rainfall in just six hours
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia Powerful winds have begun uprooting trees on the northeast Australian coast as Tropical Cyclone Jasper gathered strength while approaching