The heavy rain and flooding that caused so much damage in north Queensland has now cleared, but in its wake stirs a deadly bacteria that has so far killed 12 people.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide A$8 million ($5 million) to technology firm Licella for a study on a biorefinery in Queensland to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the Brisbane Airport.

Queensland, in northeastern Australia, experienced heavy flooding after storms dumped more than 1.5 metres (59 inches) of rain in parts of the state this month, engulfing homes, businesses and roads

A Queensland Government delegation will travel to the US and Canada with an aim to attract investment opportunities for resources.

The Queensland government has announced a new grants program aimed at helping homeowners in North and Far North Queensland strengthen their homes against future flood events.

Queensland trainer Lindsay Hatch has opened up on the “shocking” ordeal of having to fight for his career as he appeals a 12-month racing suspension for a cobalt offence.

Seven people have now died from melioidosis in flood-ravaged north Queensland this year. Dozens of cases have been reported in the state in recent weeks, which experts have described as unprecedented. So what is melioidosis, and why are we seeing a spike in cases now?

Tropical Cyclone Alfred could strike a large population centre, with forecasters predicting a hit anywhere from Brisbane in the southeast to Mackay in the north. Alfred was expected to be ­ elevated to a category-3 system by Wednesday night and is tracking south. On Wednesday it was well offshore, 1000km northeast of Townsville.

Multiple women are accusing a self-proclaimed “relationship coach” and dating “expert” of blocking dissatisfied customers from his service groups and refusing refunds.

Queensland tourism industry leaders are asking for an open conversation about protecting people from shark attacks, but stopping short of calling for a cull.