BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 8 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Yesterday at 12:40 PM

Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

The Honourable Ann Leahy

Hardship assistance extended to Charters Towers, more residents in Cassowary Coast

* Flood impacted residents in targeted areas of Charters Towers and more parts of Cassowary Coast can apply for Personal Hardship Assistance. * Includes Emergency Hardship Assistance Grants of $180 per person, up to $900 for a family of five or more. * Range of support available for things like purchasing emergency essentials, replacing damaged whitegoods, and for the loss of essential services.

Personal hard...