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Teenagers aboard a sail training ship have rescued two kayakers in North Queensland.

A group of young sailors spending their school holidays on an eight-day tall ship voyage have helped pluck two stranded kayakers from dangerous waters near Hinchinbrook Island.

A seismologist says the earthquake occurred at a fairly shallow position in the earth's crust and was too small to cause any damage.

Wildlife authorities have captured and removed a 4-metre crocodile that lunged at a man on a houseboat in North Queensland.

Queensland wildlife officers targeted the large animal after it launched itself out of the water and onto Dean Grieve's houseboat, with authorities concerned crocodiles are being drawn to the area by discarded fish scraps and crab pots.

Authorities say a man spotted fishing while standing barefoot on a baited crocodile trap in North Queensland was risking his life — and he faces fines of up to $18,000.

Two problem crocodiles have been targeted for removal by rangers after one came within "inches" of a marina houseboat resident and two canoeists spotted another while training.

Among those who have already been returned to office is Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery, who is running unopposed to lead Queensland's third-largest city.

Wildlife officers believe the unwanted visitor had been snacking on the family's geese and posed a risk to children and pets as it was brought within metres of their home by rising waters.

Future Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to cross the Queensland coast on Thursday as a severe system.

Several people have been evacuated and the extent of the damage is beginning to emerge in Far North Queensland as ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper continues to cause widespread heavy rain and flooding.

The cyclone is expected to take several hours to fully cross the coast due to its size, with authorities warning of potentially life-threatening flash flooding. Look back on Wednesday's updates.

North Queensland residents as far south as Mackay are being warned to brace for damaging winds as Cyclone Jasper continues to track toward the coast.

Psoriasis affects an estimated 2 to 4 per cent of Australians, and its physical, mental and financial toll can be devastating.

Residents in a small seaside town of Cardwell are devastated over the loss of access to a community garden on church land, set to be fenced off due to public liability issues.

Robyn Smith and Dianne McDonnell sit down to discuss the beginnings of the Cardwell Community Garden.

The grim details of a fatal crocodile attack on a fisherman in Far North Queensland have been revealed following a coronial investigation into his death.

Regional GPs say twin incentives to lure more health staff to Queensland and increase bulk-billing are a "shot in the arm", but could backfire in places where they're needed most.

Cardwell Family Practice co-owner Julie McKay explains the difficulties in keeping a regional health service operating.

Queensland's peak seafood body is launching an independent assessment of the state's Spanish mackerel stocks, as commercial fishers continue to protest plans for a significant cut to their quota.

Temperatures didn't drop below a record 28.9 degrees in Townsville overnight, while Charters Towers experienced its hottest March day in history.

A monsoonal trough that dumped torrential rain in north Queensland eases, with the bulk of the wet weather leaving the region.

A company developer with a dream to turn a small beachside town into Australia's next tourism mecca has been fined $30 million by the Federal Court.

Filming is due to start on a new crime drama being shot in Far North Queensland, and there are lots of opportunities for budding actors to showcase their talents.

With a beat bigger than some states, the Queensland stock squad may have a new name, but one thing definitely hasn't changed for these highly skilled crime fighters.