Queensland Reconstruction Authority

This St George Flood Marker stands at a towering 14 metres high 😲

When the Balonne River flood marker was installed in St George in 2011, no one could’ve imagined floodwaters would reach the top the very next year.

The highest flood level recorded on the marker is at 13.95 metres from the 2012 floods, when almost 2,000 residents were evacuated.

Fortunately, the marker’s height hasn’t needed to be extended, but they have had to add one additional date – 2020.

The marker serves both as public historical documentation and a visual reminder of the flood risk in Balonne.

📍 Next time you’re in St George, you can find the marker on the Balonne River near the Visitor Information Centre.

Balonne Shire Council

Hey NSW Reconstruction Authority , here are some tips to Get Ready for tonight’s Origin clash!

1. Know your risk
Queenslanders are a fearsome lot; Get Ready to lose.

2. Make a plan
Figure out a quick and safe exit when we’re making our victory laps.

3. Pack a kit
Essentials include tissues (for the tears), aloe vera (for the burns), and maybe a Queensland jersey - you’ll want to back a winning team eventually.

Stay safe out there. We’ll try not to celebrate too hard 🏉💪

Let's step back in time to the 1974 floods in Rockhampton.

Flooding in Rocky this year reminded all of us of the town's flood history. These incredible photos were shared by a local resident, who was caught in those floods over 50 years ago.

"The only way we could get out was on our cars on flat wagons on the train. They used a forklift to put them on. Very exciting for us teenagers at the time. I still remember all the hyacinth floating down the river out to sea."

What memories do you have of the '74 Rocky floods?

📸 Memories and photos courtesy of Susan Styles

Submissions have been extended - now open until 11 June 📢

Floods, fires, cyclones and storms – our communities have faced it all, together, and the resilience we've seen is nothing short of inspiring ⛈️💧🔥

The Resilient Australia Awards celebrate individuals, communities, businesses, schools, and organisations that champion disaster resilience.

Whether it's a grassroots initiative, a business-led project, or a powerful photograph, your story deserves to be told.

Share how you or your community has built resilience and made a difference!

👉 Enter now: www.aidr.org.au/raa

AIDR

Over 640 properties visited. Hundreds of conversations. One dedicated team.

Last week our officers hit the road across north and Far North Queensland, checking on properties and speaking with residents impacted by last year’s floods.

We saw incredible resilience, but we also heard about challenges like accessing trades for repairs and issues with drainage.

Reconstruction Monitoring is more than just a visit though, it’s about making sure the voices of affected communities are heard. The insights we gather help deliver better recovery outcomes so no one gets left behind.

Thank you to the residents of Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook and Townsville we spoke with for your time and valuable feedback.

We’ll keep working side by side with councils and communities to make sure Queenslanders get the help they need to recover and rebuild 💪

Emergency service volunteers are a special breed of Queenslander.

They're the heroes who:
Help put out the fires 🔥
Save boaties in distress ⛴
Sandbag homes for flooding 🏠
Support search and rescue 👤

These men and women all share extraordinary qualities. Exceptional courage. Selflessness. A commitment to keeping us safe, often in the line of danger.

This National Volunteer Week, we salute our emergency service volunteers 🫡

Thank you for being there for us, whatever the weather.

Grants to strengthen Queensland homes against flooding 🏡

If your home was impacted by one of the following disasters, you may be eligible for a grant up to $10,000 to make your home more resilient.
💧North and Far North Queensland floods (January-February 2025)
💧Western Queensland floods (March-May 2025)
💧Queensland floods, Cyclones Koji and Narelle (December 2025-April 2026)

Stronger Homes Grants can support critical works such as:
⚡Raising essential services like switchboards and air-conditioning
🔨Replacing floor coverings and plasterboard wall linings
🖌️Painting stud work to prevent future mould

To check your eligibility and apply visit qld.gov.au/strongerhomesgrant

Applications close Monday 30 November 2026.

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