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Jan 27, 2026

Gilbert River Bridge failure again highlights urgent infrastructure gap

Jan 27, 2026

Local leaders from across North West and Far North Queensland say repeated flooding and ongoing safety risks at a key, cross-regional link – the Gilbert River Bridge - highlight the urgent need for a firm funding commitment from state and federal governments to deliver a fit-for-purpose replacement crossing.

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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

North West Queenslanders call on government to urgently cut disaster red tape

Jan 10, 2026

As North West Queensland enters a second week of devastating flooding, local leaders are calling on the Australian and Queensland governments to urgently reduce bureaucracy and improve access to disaster funding for primary producers and local businesses.

With more rain and a potential cyclone forecast, councils, communities, business and primary producers remain focused on response and early recovery, while raising concerns about the complexity and delays associated with accessing disaster assistance.

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Jan 10, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

North West Qld councils call out critical flood warning shortfalls as communities brace for more rain

Jan 6, 2026

The North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) has called out the inadequacy and unreliability of flood warning data that continues to risk lives and livelihoods, as flooding continues and communities prepare for further severe weather.