Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?

Severe weather is impacting parts of Northern Queensland, with thousands told to evacuate ahead of life-threatening flooding ...

An emergency alert was issued for the town of Cardwell shortly after midnight as floodwaters continue to rise for a third day.

One person has died in the major flooding event smashing North Queensland as residents are warned things could get worse with water and power supply being affected.