Far north Queensland residents told to seek higher ground as tropical low heads for coast

Up to 240mm of rain expected to fall in six hours on FridayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFar north Queensland residents are being told to seek higher ground with warnings of severe weather and heavy rain on the way. The region continues to brace for a tropical low to cross the coast but many locals have already been told to leave due to flooding.Police issued a flood emergency warning for the Daintree River at 9.30pm on Thursday, saying flash flooding was already occurring and residents should move to safety at higher ground. Continue reading...