The long-awaited monsoon looks to officially kick in this weekend over northern Australia, helping to break up severe heatwave conditions plaguing much of the country. But the forecast rain is bad ...

The highest expected temperature tomorrow is 29, which is one degree lower than today's max. Warmer conditions are expected ...

A major flood warning that drove thousands of Townsville residents from their homes has been downgraded, with residents told they may begin returning in stages.

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.