Rainfall has dramatically eased across much of North Queensland with ‘black zone’ residents allowed back home. But there are still warnings that isolated falls of up to 180mm are possible. LATEST, NEW PICS AND VIDEO
With their possessions floating away, no power and food for their newborn baby, one North Queensland couple has told how they were rescued by a ‘floody legend’ in his tinny.
The Bruce Hwy between Townsville and Ayr has reopened but authorities warn motorists to limit their travel, with many suburbs entering their third day without power. Full list of road closures + power outages here.
The 3rd Brigade remains poised to provide support to flood victims following a weekend of extensive door knocking with QPS. Read why the Brigadier labelled the community response “inspiring”.
Parents are being let down by outdated and ineffective guidelines on fluoride toothpastes for small children, dentists claim.
A father of four stands inside a police station gripping a hammer repeatedly yelling at police to “just f—ing shoot me”. Officers, with tasers drawn, are trying to defuse the heated standoff. WATCH THE CONFRONTING VIDEO
Just years after its spectacular transformation, one of Townsville’s historic pubs has locked its doors and said ‘see you soon’. Find out why.
Townsville’s own Jimmy Judge has captivated social media users and increased his following exponentially with epic food challenges, but it’s his charitable work off camera that drives him. Here’s how he’s included giving back in his viral videos.
Townsville City Council’s chief executive has labelled endless social media rants from suspended mayor Troy Thompson as “damaging”, saying staff’s wellbeing is at risk.
A total of four people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle accident in North Ward.
Despite the challenges facing Townsville’s CBD, vacancies for quality office space are the lowest since the 1990s, driving up rents. Read the latest survey results.
A Garbutt youth hub once facing closure is making a comeback, expanding its services after receiving a $1.8m lifeline just weeks before its funding was set to dry up.
Townsville’s three LNP MPs say stronger laws for offences like rape and violent sexual crimes need to be considered by an expert legal panel.
An outback mayor whose local wind farm has just been ‘paused’ by the state government has cautiously welcomed the move, but is urging a ‘careful balance’ to avoid damaging investment.
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