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All the latest news and initiatives from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

Last updated:
17 December 2024
228 News found
Flooded station

More time for ex-TC Jasper impacted FNQ producers to apply for grants

16 December 2024
Far North Queensland primary producers affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper have been given an extension to apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.
Flooded roads in the Gold Coast Hinterland - SEQ severe storms damage: Christmas/New Year 2023-24

$208 million Phase 4 extraordinary assistance package for ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and SEQ storms recovery

13 December 2024

Communities hit hard by ex-Tropical Cyclone (TC) Jasper and the South East Queensland severe storms of Christmas 2023 will benefit from the latest injection of more than $208 million in long-term disaster recovery funding.
The new look Colleges Crossing (artist's impression)

Revitalised Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve reopens

13 December 2024

Ipswich’s much-loved Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve has reopened after being severely damaged by the devastating floods of 2022.
Knapps Road damage - Scenic Rim 2024

Disaster support announced for Scenic Rim Council

26 November 2024
With the activation of joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), Scenic Rim Regional Council will be well supported with its response and recovery efforts following a damaging week of rains and flooding.
Etheridge bushfires

Bushfire affected northern Queensland councils activated for disaster

18 November 2024
Disaster assistance is now available for northern Queensland councils battling a series of fierce bushfires that have impacted the region.
Dirranbandi bushfire damage

Disaster assistance available for bushfire affected communities in Balonne Shire

8 November 2024
Balonne Shire Council and eligible residents in the bushfire hit areas of Dirranbandi and Hebel on the Queensland-New South Wales border can now access support following recent blazes.
GRQ 2024 Livestock plan

State’s first livestock severe weather plan launched during Get Ready Queensland Week

10 October 2024
Devastating flooding in central and western Queensland has led to the creation of the state’s first Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan to help primary producers prepare for disaster events.
JT at the Brisbane launch

JT urges Queenslanders to plan for disasters this Get Ready Queensland Week

8 October 2024
Weather doesn’t plan, but you can. That’s the message rugby league legend and Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston is sharing with Queenslanders this Get Ready Queensland Week.
White Patch Bridge

Flood resilience the focus for new White Patch Bridge

30 September 2024
After being washed away during the 2022 floods, White Patch Bridge on Bribie Island has been restored and improved for the community to ensure the same situation isn't repeated again.
Noosa LDDC

New Noosa Local Disaster Coordination Centre opens in time for summer

26 September 2024
Noosa Council's disaster response and recovery capabilities have been bolstered with the opening of its state-of-the-art Local Disaster Coordination Centre for the community.