Three people have died from the rare soil-borne bacterial disease melioidosis in Townsville following devastating floods in ...

An elderly person has died from the serious infectious disease, melioidosis, that can be contracted from contaminated water, ...

North Queensland has recorded three more deaths from melioidosis on top of four in the state's far north, while health ...

Queenslanders are bracing for a potential tropical cyclone, as the weather bureau predicts a system to form off the ...

SYDNEY: Authorities in the Australian state of Queensland have reported a fifth death from melioidosis linked to heavy rainfall, reported Xinhua.

A push to extend hardship grants across Townsville has been met with a cautious response from the federal government, with ...

Banana prices are expected to rise in coming weeks after widespread crop damage and ongoing road closures from the recent ...

Thousands of people have been affected by the extreme floods, as the Labor Government continues to fund and approve fossil ...

A vital connection for tourists, truckies and locals heading from Townsville to Cairns is set to re-open after floods.

She’s conquered business and she’s conquered the comedy stage, now the North Queensland mum has conquered Survivor island ...

The deluge will not push up insurance premiums thanks to strong buffers, the CEO of the Brisbane-based insurer said after its ...

The monsoon finally arrives in northern Australia, bringing cool relief for some but more unwelcome rain for north Queensland ...