Queensland records shattered as severe storms drench central and western regions
Queensland faces unsettled weather this week with showers expected statewide and severe storms possible in central and western regions, the Bureau of Meteorology said. Three October rainfall records fell over the weekend, including 102mm at Tullinar Station near Blackall, breaking an 87-year record. Storm activity may intensify around Winton and Longreach today with potential heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 18 Oct 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 20:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Coroner suspends Marilyn Wallman inquest after new witness emerges in 1972 case
- Exclusive Brethren leaders admit meeting Trump and far-right agitators in inquiry
- UAE resumes Yemen payments as Gulf allies unite against Houthi advances
- Zerra DC proposes $32 billion data centre complex in Queensland with 1,500
- Jack Viney ends 14-year Melbourne career, joins West Coast as captain
- TGA publishes digital scribe review findings to tighten regulatory compliance