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Images of Cyclone Narelle, off the Far North Queensland coast, on Wednesday.

Cyclone Narelle intensifies, could be one of biggest ‘in living memory’

The weather bureau expects the storm could hit Queensland’s coastline as early as Thursday night, but communities have already started evacuating.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt and William Davis

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Pedestrians in inner-city Brisbane have their umbrellas out as rain falls throughout the city.

Flood warnings across Queensland as low-pressure system moves south

A flood watch was in place for most of Queensland on Monday as rainfall blanketed Brisbane and several people were rescued from flooded Queensland areas.

  • Dominique Tassell and Catherine Strohfeldt
Storm over Brisbane CBD on Monday, 24/11/2025. Pic credit: Cameron Atfield

Heavy rain continues to soak south-east, with flash flooding possible

A low-pressure system moves down the coast, bringing heavy rainfall across south-east Queensland.

  • Courtney Kruk
Brisbane residents sandbagging at the Toowong Bowls Club on Friday.

Brisbane braces for heavy rain, with severe storms possible

With significant falls forecast for Sunday and Monday, sandbags are available for pick-up across the city, as residents are warned to prepare for flooding.

  • Dominique Tassell
The heaviest rain could fall on Sunday, with a weather system up north potentially drenching Brisbane.

Rainy with a chance of storms across Brisbane as possible cyclone feared in north

The state’s capital is forecast to be wet through the weekend and beyond, while residents in the state’s north are nervously watching an approaching low.

  • William Davis
Rain is expected to hit Brisbane on Thursday and continue intermittently for over a week.

Brisbane set for an overcast weekend with scattered showers

Damp conditions will persist next week.

  • Dominique Tassell
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Up to 50 millimetres was expected to fall over Brisbane, with the chance of up to 70 millimetres in some areas.

Brisbane braces as wet weather system breaks dry spell

Rain is set to dampen the city for a week, with muggy days on end.

  • Dominique Tassell
A trough heading towards south-east Queensland this week is set to bring wet weather.

Rain to dampen Brisbane for a week, with muggy days on end

The city is set to endure more than a week of humidity and wet weather, a meteorologist warns.

  • Dominique Tassell
Testing the temperature on the Victoria Bridge in Brisbane with Anna Campbell from Queensland Walks.

Decision close on shade for Brisbane bridge, where temps soar to 54 degrees

The dumping of the council’s old vision for Victoria Park has pushed forward plans to shade a stiflingly hot Brisbane bridge.

  • Felicity Caldwell
Brisbane residents will deal with a cold and rainy weekend, though temperatures are expected to heat up again throughout the week.

Brisbane’s big chill: Rain and cloud bring end to sweltering heat

The rain and cool conditions are expected to persist on Sunday, as the south-east enjoys a refreshing reprieve from last week’s heat.

  • Dominique Tassell