Whether it's sunny or stormy today, there's no better time to prepare.
A bushfire survival kit gives you easy access to the things you'll need if you must evacuate due to a fire or other emergencies
What to pack in your bushfire survival kit ➡️ https://ab.co/BushfireSurvivalKit
What to pack in your cyclone survival kit ➡️ https://ab.co/CycloneSurvivalKit
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#WATCH: Queenslanders have a new government after the LNP snuck home with a narrow majority.
The LNP finished the night with 48 seats, one more than the 47 needed to secure a majority. It is projected to win 51.
Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
Now that's a family reunion
A lone cassowary chick found with a neck wound at Bingil Bay has been returned to its father in a "beautiful reunion".
The bird — nicknamed Scar — was treated by vets and taken back to the property where it was found.
FULL STORY: https://shorturl.at/cLdvZ
Daintree Village flooding
**Update Wednesday am: flooding has eased now at Daintree Village. ⛴️ The Daintree Ferry is operating again**
☔ Here's what it's looking like around Daintree Village...
Heavy rain overnight Monday led to flooding along the Daintree River.
More info here: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/
Credit: Crocodile Express Daintree River Cruises.
G'day Mission Beach!🌴😎🌦
Come down and say hi to Charlie McKillop as ABC Far North broadcasts live from 6:35am Friday from the Vakka Hut on South Mission Beach!
📻Tune in on the wireless or on the ABC Listen app: https://ab.co/4c6gekw
Turtle gets lost in Queensland pool following floods
"Our national swimmers definitely have some new competition!"
This little turtle lost its way following the flooding in Far North Queensland, ending up in a local swimming pool instead!
Swimmer Kane took it all in his stride mid-laps and instinctively dived down and carefully grabbed the turtle so it could be returned home.
"I could not believe my eyes when I saw Kane grab the turtle. I thought it wouldn’t be possible considering just how fast it was swimming!" Zepp Maxfield wrote in his original post.
Incredible!
Video: Zepp Maxfield.
More news from ABC Far North: abc.net.au/farnorth
New disaster assistance funds to be made available
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says new recovery allowances will be available from tomorrow for people in flood-affected areas who suffered "significant loss".
"People will soon be able to check their eligibility and how to claim on the Services Australia website," he says.
Read More: https://ab.co/3v5X90G
Know your ABCs in an emergency: abc.net.au/emergency
Barron Falls (Din Din) is thundering after this week's rain from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
This shot was from the SkyRail viewing area, however, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have advised people to avoid visiting public viewing platforms, with safety concerns over damage to lookout areas and debris on walking tracks. They are urging people to follow the signage.
For regular updates, follow:
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts
🎥ABC Far North, Meghan Dansie
Cyclone Jasper through locals eyes
They make ‘em tough north of the border.
Our thoughts are with Far North Queenslanders after Cyclone Jasper made landfall Wednesday evening.
Trees were felled, phones cut and power lost, and today locals are assessing the damage.
Cleaning up after a cyclone can be exhausting and stressful. ABC Emergency has created some resources to help: https://ab.co/47SqZo7
Cyclone Jasper is likely to cross the Queensland coast on Wednesday afternoon or evening.
Winds up to 140kph could be generated as the system makes landfall around Wujal Wujal, north of Cairns.
Large swells, storms and "life-threatening" flash flooding are all possible, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.
Follow the live blog: www.ab.co/Emergency
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