Media Statements
Schools in SEQ continuing to reopen
State schools across southeast Queensland will continue to reopen as flood waters recede, damage assessments are carried out, and travel becomes safer.
Personal hardship assistance has been extended to more flood-affected individuals and families in the Brisbane, Logan and Noosa local government areas as the South East Queensland flood emergency continues.
Grants and support for flood-affected residents extend across South-East Queensland
More residents across South-East Queensland who have been impacted by severe flooding over recent days may be eligible for financial assistance, including Emergency Hardship Assistance grants of up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more.
Personal hardship assistance has been extended to more flood-affected individuals and families across South East Queensland, as flooding continues to affect the region.
Big wet continues to impact public transport
As rainfall eases across the South East, our public transport operators are assessing the damage and the impacts on travel tomorrow (Tuesday).
Gradual school re-openings begin in SEQ
Selected state schools in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Lockyer Valley Local Government Areas will begin to reopen following flooding across the south-east Queensland region.
Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Traveston re-opens to priority travel
The Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Traveston has re-opened for priority travel.
Disaster assistance has been extended to Councils in the Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, South Burnett and Southern Downs local government areas as torrential rainfall and flooding continues to wreak havoc across South-East Queensland.
Grants and support now available to residents in parts of Gympie and Dallarnil impacted by flooding
Residents in targeted areas in Gympie and Dallarnil who have been impacted by severe flooding over recent days may be eligible for financial assistance, including Emergency Hardship Assistance grants of up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more.
Schools in a number of Local Government Areas will be closed tomorrow to ensure the safety of students, staff and families.
Personal Hardship Assistance is now available to support flood affected and evacuated communities in the Gympie and North Burnett areas, as South-East Queensland’s flood emergency continues to unfold.
Urgent safety message: SEQ residents should stay home this afternoon
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged south east Queensland residents to stay home this afternoon with a severe thunderstorm warning current.