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A $38 million aid package is being delivered to flood-struck northern Queensland communities.
A $38 million federal and state aid package has been announced for flood-affected communities in northern Queensland, where severe flooding has killed one person, destroyed over 16,500 cattle, and damaged hundreds of kilometers of fencing and roads.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers visited Cloncurry to unveil the support, including $21.5 million in farmer grants—up to $75,000 each with $10,000 available immediately—and $11.5 million for Cloncurry Airport repairs.
An additional $5 million will fund aerial feed drops to stranded livestock, building on a prior $2 million commitment.
Riverine flooding persists despite easing rain, and a tropical low in the Coral Sea poses a potential cyclone threat.
Officials warn of ongoing recovery challenges, with some areas experiencing flood levels comparable to 1974 and 2019, and stress the need for long-term resilience amid increasing climate-related risks.
Un paquete de ayuda de $38 millones está siendo entregado a las comunidades del norte de Queensland afectadas por las inundaciones.