Rockhampton

Walford had been a school chaplain and pastor at the Cathedral of Praise church in Rockhampton, Queensland.

Together, they confirmed reports of Australian brook lamprey in Queensland, including as far north as Rockhampton!

Several airlines have cancelled their flights to and from Townsville and Hamilton Island, and Queensland Rail services north of Rockhampton had been suspended in anticipation of the severe weather.

As a result, the rail corridor between the towns of Rockhampton and Gladstone, which carries coal from the state's Bowen Basin, will be closed until the line can be repaired, Aurizon said.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said she intends to deny approval for the Central Queensland Coal Project to be excavated northwest of the Queensland state town of Rockhampton.