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.
Black River Flood Gauge Monitor

North Queensland flood warning infrastructure project complete

9 November 2022

The Flood Warning Infrastructure Network (FWIN) project to upgrade North Queensland’s flood warning network is now complete.

This $8 million project saw 180 new flood warning assets installed across 28 council areas in the Far North, North and North West of the state. 
Insurers sign up to help flooded homeowners build back better

Insurers sign up to help flooded homeowners build back better

27 October 2022
A new partnership agreement has been signed between the State Government and Suncorp and RACQ to assist policy holders eligible for assistance under the Australian and Queensland governments’ $741 million Resilient Homes Fund.
Dirk de Vos is one of the first Queenslanders to have their property bought back through the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund.

Dirk de Vos, Goodna - Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program

24 October 2022

An elevated acre-block in Fernvale, away from the threat of rising waters, with a flying fox for the kids.

That’s what Dirk de Vos, his wife and two children can now look forward to after accepting their buy-back offer through the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund.
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