River still rising as more rain expected
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued new flood warnings and a severe weather warning for the Burdekin as police provide an update to river search.
Townsville
‘We need help’: Resort owners plea after severe flood damage
Business owners in Paluma are feeling forgotten as they struggle to get power, water and telecommunications up and running again. See why they are desperate for road repairs.
Man rushed to hospital with burns after large house fire
A man was taken to hospital with burns as multiple fire crews work to battle a large house fire in Townsville overnight. Read the latest update.
Six-hour Toowoomba siege ends after gunman, police fire shots
A standoff between police and an armed man at a Toowoomba home has come to an end after shots were fired during the six-hour siege that began when officers attempted to execute a return to prison warrant.
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Car leaves Bruce Hwy, hits tree
Paramedics are assessing two people after a car crashed off the Bruce Hwy and into a tree near the Paluma turn-off around 5.40pm. Motorists are being urged to proceed with caution.
‘A lot of love gets put into it’: Taste of Vietnam a hit
A North Ward eatery is bringing the flavours and colours of Vietnam to Townsville since sharing their love of banh mi’s and iced drinks to the city.
‘Concerning’: 500mm+ rainfall predicted across NQ
Long-range forecasters are concerned about mammoth rainfall across Queensland. Here’s why.
Lights, flippers, action! National pinball champions hit Townsville
It will be series of firsts when the Australian Pinball Championship Series hits the pinball machines in Townsville, with the women’s nationals seeing the best players converge on the city.
Crikey! Sleeping python takes over kids’ playground
It looks like the wet weather is getting to everyone after a massive python was spotted drying out on a children’s playground in North Queensland.
‘Wouldn’t have survived long’: Puppy found on Flinders Hwy
A dog found abandoned at a rest area on an intense 40 degree day is now recovering at the vets and on his way to a loving home after a Good Samaritan came to his rescue.
Race to switch off light that could lure baby turtles from sea
Locals from a North Queensland beach town anticipating a turtle hatch this full moon are urging the council to switch off a park light that points towards the beach. Here’s why.
‘Bright, active’: Family remember allegedly murdered 9yo
The family of Thai-li Ned have spoken publicly for the first time since the young boy’s death.
Social media argument escalates to alleged stabbing
A woman has been charged after an alleged stabbing at a Townsville shopping centre bus stop. DETAILS.
Two more fashion brands to close, impacting NQ stores
Hot on the heels of Katies and Rivers stores being closed, two more fashion brands will be wound up. Find out which local stores will disappear.
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