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New Zealand to use Queensland model for disaster recovery

28 February 2023
The New Zealand Government will establish their Cyclone Recovery Taskforce modelled on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) in response to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

One year on from the 2022 SEQ floods - Jokers Costume Mega Store, Rocklea

24 February 2023

Around 35,000 costumes were destroyed when Jokers Costume Mega Store in Rocklea was inundated with 1.8 metres of floodwater following the Brisbane rain bomb of 2022.
Chris and Ronnella Onyeajum from Goodna

Chris and Ronnella Onyeajum, Goodna – Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program

30 January 2023

Chris and Ronnella Onyeajum faced the daunting task of cleaning out their house and property following the devastating floods in February 2022.

The flood waters had reached the door handles on the home’s second floor.   
Storm coming through Mareeba

Disaster assistance extended for regional Queensland

27 January 2023
Disaster assistance is now available to seven more flooded local councils following extreme monsoonal rainfall and flooding across Regional Queensland.
The demolition of Goodna homes bought back under the Voluntary Home Buy-Back program is a significant step in the community’s recovery.

First flooded Ipswich homes demolished under buy-back program

27 January 2023
The demolition of Goodna homes bought back under the Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program is a significant step in the community’s recovery. Part of the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund, the Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program aims to remove flood-impacted homeowners from harm’s way.
Flooding in the Etheridge River, Georgetown

Disaster assistance available for flooded Queensland communities

20 January 2023

Disaster assistance is now available for 19 local councils in regional Queensland, impacted by recent wet weather events.

Support has been activated for the first of the regions affected by monsoon activity during December and January, through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Luke Hardwick-Greaves in his former Rocklea home.

Luke Hardwick-Greaves, Rocklea – Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program

9 January 2023
“We will always cherish the time we spent here; we are ready to move forward and create a new sense of belonging in our new community. It's an exciting time and we’re looking forward to what the future holds.”
Flood buy-back home

More than 130 flood-impacted homeowners accept property buy-back offers

5 January 2023
More than 130 flood-impacted homeowners have now accepted a voluntary home buy-back as part of the $741 million Commonwealth-state funded Resilient Homes Fund.
Paul, Kirsten and Jett Harding days prior to the settlement of their Enid Street home in Goodna.

Paul Harding, Goodna - Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program

28 November 2022

Goodna resident Paul Harding and his family were among the first Queenslanders to accept a Resilient Homes Fund buy-back offer after their family home was devastated in the 2022 floods.

$10 million to make North Queensland communities safer, stronger and more resilient

$10 million to make North Queensland communities safer, stronger and more resilient

11 November 2022

The Queensland Government will provide $10 million towards 22 council projects aiming to reduce disaster risk and lower insurance costs for residents, businesses and communities in North Queensland.
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