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North West Qld councils call out critical flood warning shortfalls as communities brace for more rain
The North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) has called out the inadequacy and unreliability of flood warning data that continues to risk lives and livelihoods, as flooding continues and communities prepare for further severe weather.
$38 million in disaster support for north-west Queensland
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have today committed an additional $38 million towards large-scale disaster recovery efforts for flood affected communities across north-west Queensland.
Targeted investments will be made across programs and projects that will assist the recovery of flood affected farmers and communities.
Additional flood support activated
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have extended financial support to additional Queensland councils and impacted primary producers following extensive flooding over the Christmas period.
Primary producers in Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Croydon, Flinders, McKinlay and Richmond shire LGAs can also now access low interest Disaster Assistance Loans of up to $250,000 to repair or replace damaged buildings, plant and equipment or livestock. Essential Working Capital loans of up to $100,000 are also available for those that have suffered a significant loss of income.
Emergency fodder support package to help flooded graziers in North Queensland
A $2 million Coordinated Emergency Support Package for North Queensland has been established to help farmers feed isolated and stranded stock following ongoing monsoonal flooding.
Jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), the emergency fodder support package will support primary producers in the McKinlay Shire Council to feed stranded livestock.
North West Qld councils responding to widespread flooding across the region
The North West Queensland councils across the region are actively responding to flooding caused by monsoonal rainfall over the past week.
Councils the region have been preparing for the wet season and are now fully engaged in response operations as significant rainfall has resulted in flooding, widespread road closures, regional isolation and impacts to critical infrastructure.
NWQ councils target regional impact with resilience funds
The councils of North West Queensland have welcomed a new approach to building resilience in their communities with Federal Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister confirming delivery of resilience project funding today.