North Queensland has recorded three more deaths from melioidosis on top of four in the state's far north, while health ...

Three people have died from the rare soil-borne bacterial disease melioidosis in Townsville following devastating floods in ...

An elderly person has died from the serious infectious disease, melioidosis, that can be contracted from contaminated water, ...

Far North Queensland is grappling with a dangerous surge in melioidosis cases - a deadly consequence of extreme wet weather ...

Another death from melioidosis has been confirmed, bringing to the total number of deaths from the flood-borne infectious disease to three.

A woman has pleaded guilty to a series of reckless money-related charges, with it being suggested she was “duped” into ...

A Northern Territory Emergency Service station officer from Nhulunbuy has led a 70-strong crew of SES volunteers to North ...

A North Queensland man has made a bid for freedom after police uncovered a raft of alleged sex offences during an ...

Heavy rainfalls continues to hit the north with an excess of 200mm expected this weekend in areas spanning from Tully to Ayr, ...

Banana prices are expected to rise in coming weeks after widespread crop damage and ongoing road closures from the recent ...

SYDNEY: Authorities in the Australian state of Queensland have reported a fifth death from melioidosis linked to heavy rainfall, reported Xinhua.

Flood-hit Townsville and Ingham could face another 300mm drenching on Tuesday as a new storm front threatens to hinder ...