The Morrison and Palaszczuk governments have upgraded grants for residents affected by ‘devastating’ record-breaking flooding in parts of North Queensland to $75,000, up from $25,000. Speaking in Sydney, Scott Morrison says the relief grants will draw from $100 million in Commonwealth funds, with an additional $3 million to supplement the Queensland Government’s mental health services. Mr Morrison says hundreds of thousands of cattle are likely to have been lost in the flooding disaster, threatening locals’ ‘very livelihoods in the complete other direction’ after transitioning from drought to inundation. Anyone who may be feeling distressed can contact the following organisations for support. SANE Helpline 1800 18 72 63 Lifeline 131 114 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 Image: News Corp Australia
