Working to make Queensland the most disaster resilient state in Australia.
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QRA is ready to respond to #CycloneNarelle π
Councils across the Cape are activated to access disaster assistance for response and recovery from the Queensland and Australian Governments under the DRFA.
For disaster preparedness advice visit getready.qld.gov.au.
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#CycloneNarelle is on its way to parts of FNQ and it's looking to be a severe tropical cyclone.
For Queenslanders who may not have experienced a cyclone before or those who haven't in a while, here is a reminder of what we need to be prepared for.
Stay safe Queensland.
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Flood payments now available for eligible residents in Bundaberg, Douglas and Banana Shireπ
Check your eligibility and apply: qld.gov.au/disasterhelp
Funding provided by Queensland and Australian Governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
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Itβs hard to think clearly under pressure.
That's why it's important to ask yourself the important questions before disaster strikes, to protect what's important.
Make your plan today: plan.getready.qld.gov.au β
#GetReadyQueensland #DisasterPreparedness #Queensland
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Flood recovery lifts off as #Cloncurry Airport reopens βοΈ
With DRFA funding from the #Queensland and Australian Governments, critical repairs were completed a week early. Upgrades ahead will further boost flood resilience.
Weβll keep working with councils to rebuild stronger πͺ
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Rocky is ready π
Our team is on the ground working shoulder-to-shoulder with #Rockhampton Regional Council, providing advice to help with local recovery and activating the support the community needs to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Stay safe Rocky.
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More Queenslanders impacted by flooding can access emergency payments.
π Available to residents in Isaac, Mackay, McKinlay, Flinders, Richmond and Winton
π Residents can check eligibility and apply at disaster.qld.gov.au
π€ Support provided via the Commonwealth-state DRFA
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Emergency financial support is available to flood impacted residents in Flinders, Richmond and Winton π’
Residents in activated areas can check eligibility and apply at qld.gov.au/disasterhelp
Funded provided by the #Queensland and Australian Governments under DRFA.
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Emergency helicopter fodder drops in north-west QLD π
This $7 million DRFA package from the #Queensland & Australian Governments supports air delivery of feed.
We're also backing impacted farmers with $21.5 million in Disaster Recovery Grants.
More at qrida.qld.gov.au
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#Flood recovery takes off βοΈ
Cloncurry Airport has secured $11.5M to repair damage from recent flooding.
These upgrades funded by DRFA from the #Queensland and Australian Governments will also boost resilience and improve operational efficiency.
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Livestock stranded by floods in north-west #Queensland are being fed via emergency helicopter drops π
This $2 million DRFA package from the Queensland and Australian Governments will support air delivery, backing farmers and protecting livestock.
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More residents affected by recent hailstorms can now apply for DRFA emergency financial assistance π’
New locations include suburbs across Redland and Sunshine Coast, as well as large parts of Moreton Bay.
Check eligibility and apply: qld.gov.au/disasterhelp
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DRFA financial support is available for eligible residents in targeted parts of #MoretonBay impacted by this week's severe hailstorms βοΈ
Affected residents in activated areas can check eligibility and apply via qld.gov.au/disasterhelp or by calling 1800 173 349.
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The $80 million Mitchell River Crossing under construction is creating jobs and opportunities in the Gulf with local Indigenous workers gaining new skills while delivering for their community.
Funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments through the DRFA π§
@CarpentariaSC
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Have you spotted the hidden message in this New Farm sculpture?
If you take a step back, you'll see it's not just an abstract installation ββ but something much deeper.
πΈ 1893 and 1974 floods: @QSArchives
π¨βπ¨ Sculpture by Richard Tipping
#ThingsToDoInBrisbane #Brisbane
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75% of Qld drivers have had to change their route because of flooding on roads π§
Driving during severe weather, you never know whatβs around the corner.
Your car canβt protect you from floodwater.
If itβs flooded, forget it.
#FloodedForgetIt #GetReadyQueensland
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Disaster assistance has been activated for Brisbane City Council and some Toowoomba residents βοΈ
Support through DRFA will help #Brisbane with counter disaster operations and emergency repairs. Impacted #Toowoomba residents can access personal and financial counselling support.
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Low-risk prisoners from #Townsville have teamed up with Queensland SES to fill 2,000 sandbags ahead of storm season π§οΈπͺ
Led by Queensland Corrective Services, this statewide initiative boosts flood preparedness, supports SES and helps the supervised rehabilitation of prisoners.
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Getting Queensland sporting clubs back on the field with $42.5M in recovery funding πβ½
This DRFA package funded by the Australia and Queensland Governments will help our not-for-profit sporting clubs and councils rebuild after #CycloneAlfred and western #Queensland floods.
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1,800km clocked on the road to recovery π
After this yearβs record-breaking floods, our team hit the road across western Queensland, checking in with impacted communities and witnessing the incredible resilience of locals rebuilding their lives π
#DisasterRecovery
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