ABC Far North, Cairns, QLD Videos

Daintree Village flooding
**Update Wednesday am: flooding has eased now at Daintree Village. ⛴️ The Daintree Ferry is operating again** ☔ Here's what it's looking like around Daintree Village... Heavy rain overnight Monday led to flooding along the Daintree River. More info here: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ Credit: Crocodile Express Daintree River Cruises.

G'day Mission Beach!🌴😎🌦 Come down and say hi to Charlie McKillop as ABC Far North broadcasts live from 6:35am Friday from the Vakka Hut on South Mission Beach! 📻Tune in on the wireless or on the ABC Listen app: https://ab.co/4c6gekw

Turtle gets lost in Queensland pool following floods
"Our national swimmers definitely have some new competition!" This little turtle lost its way following the flooding in Far North Queensland, ending up in a local swimming pool instead! Swimmer Kane took it all in his stride mid-laps and instinctively dived down and carefully grabbed the turtle so it could be returned home. "I could not believe my eyes when I saw Kane grab the turtle. I thought it wouldn’t be possible considering just how fast it was swimming!" Zepp Maxfield wrote in his original post. Incredible! Video: Zepp Maxfield. More news from ABC Far North: abc.net.au/farnorth

New disaster assistance funds to be made available
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says new recovery allowances will be available from tomorrow for people in flood-affected areas who suffered "significant loss". "People will soon be able to check their eligibility and how to claim on the Services Australia website," he says. Read More: https://ab.co/3v5X90G Know your ABCs in an emergency: abc.net.au/emergency

Barron Falls (Din Din) is thundering after this week's rain from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. This shot was from the SkyRail viewing area, however, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have advised people to avoid visiting public viewing platforms, with safety concerns over damage to lookout areas and debris on walking tracks. They are urging people to follow the signage. For regular updates, follow: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts 🎥ABC Far North, Meghan Dansie

Cyclone Jasper through locals eyes
They make ‘em tough north of the border. Our thoughts are with Far North Queenslanders after Cyclone Jasper made landfall Wednesday evening. Trees were felled, phones cut and power lost, and today locals are assessing the damage. Cleaning up after a cyclone can be exhausting and stressful. ABC Emergency has created some resources to help: https://ab.co/47SqZo7

Cyclone Jasper is likely to cross the Queensland coast on Wednesday afternoon or evening. Winds up to 140kph could be generated as the system makes landfall around Wujal Wujal, north of Cairns. Large swells, storms and "life-threatening" flash flooding are all possible, the Bureau of Meteorology warns. Follow the live blog: www.ab.co/Emergency #Cyclone #CycloneJasper #ABCNews #ABCQueensland #ABCQLD

Cyclones: What you should do if disaster threatens
Cyclone season has started, but there is still time to prepare. Your local ABC Radio station will provide regular updates when a cyclone warning is issued. Find your local ABC Radio frequency ➡️ https://reception.abc.net.au/ Know your ABCs in an emergency ➡️ abc.net.au/emergency

Rats caught in bucket trap
FULL RAT TRAPS IN KARUMBA 🐀🐀 One Karumba resident has caught about 86 rats overnight 🤢 in a bucket trap as locals continue to deal with a plague across the region. 👇👇 Read more about the plague here 👉https://tinyurl.com/5hes43hs

Rental relief for older people
"It's not about money. It's about care." The rental squeeze is hitting older people hard, with over 3,500 Queenslanders over the age of 65 waiting for public housing. But The Malanda Lions Club in Far North Queensland is tackling the problem in a different way, providing new homes for $200 per week. Read more: https://ab.co/3QQqROE

Residents in remote areas struggle as prices rise
With mince meat costing nearly $20kg/kilo and fuel up to $3.50/litre, the high cost of living is having a big impact on residents in remote areas of Australia, like in the Torres Strait. But relief might be coming as the Queensland government prepares to introduce a subsidy scheme to help these communities. Read more: https://ab.co/40OYqVD

"I'm not scarred, I can't wait to go back." Have you driven this gnarly 4WD track? Video description: Cars driving the Old Telegraph Track near the tip of Cape York Peninsula. Various accidents occur, cars get bogged or fall into pits, but the drivers remain enthusiastic. Full story: https://ab.co/3SNWpHf

Is this Australia's Loch Ness Monster?🦤🐉🦕🐲 A rare video has caught an unusual animal swimming in the sea in Far North QLD. 👇Full story👇 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-13/video-of-endangered-cassowary-swimming-in-sea-off-queensland/103099944

How the CSIRO is building bushfire knowledge through simulated burns
Australian scientists have a secret weapon in the fight to understand bushfire behavior 🥼🔥🍂 Know your ABCs in an emergency: abc.net.au/emergency 🎥: Donal Sheil and Luke Radford

What to do if there's a bushfire in your area
When 'Uncle Bushfire' crashes the party, preparation becomes the key to survival. Fires can start quickly, so your safest option is always to leave early. Talk with your household about what you will do if there's a fire in your area, and make a written plan about where you will go and what your trigger to leave will be. Always share your plan with family and friends, and be sure your bushfire survival kit is ready and you know where it is. During a bushfire emergency, find the frequency of your local ABC Radio station and follow your local ABC on Facebook. Check with your state or territory's emergency services, and the ABC Emergency website for warnings during a fire: abc.net.au/emergency

Knowing the new bushfire rating system could save your life
Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s new bushfire ratings 📣🔥🌡️ The Australian Fire Danger Rating System is the same wherever you are in Australia, and it can help you understand how dangerous the weather conditions are, the level of threat to your safety and what you need to do to stay safe. Visit the ABC Emergency website today to prepare your emergency plan, so you know what to do when extreme weather strikes: abc.net.au/emergency

Voting today? Here's what you need to know about why this referendum is happening. Read more: https://ab.co/3S0nYgo Follow ABC News tonight for live updates on results. By political journalists David Speers and Claudia Long for #ABCPolitics. #ReferendumExplained by Ethan French, Claudia Long and Dana Morse.

Misinformation about the Voice to Parliament has been circulating the media and social media, including claims that the Voice can take your land. Here's why this claim isn't true 🕵🏽‍♀️ Today's live blog: https://bit.ly/46NTa6x Your pocket guide to the referendum: https://bit.ly/46s05md