All the talk of reopening as soon as the water clear enough...
Probably a lot of the airport staff of all services and professions have moved away. There will likely be not enough staff until Rockhampton itself dries out and people get their homes sorted out to a liveable degree.
I would suggest most affected ROK residents who are airport workers will be at home as soon as able, cleaning up to enable their families to return. WORK??? FORGET IT.