Chopper to restock Ingham Woolies until roads reopen
Pallets of drinking water and essential groceries, have been flown into Ingham today by an ADF Chinook as the community remains isolated by floodwaters. Watch the video.
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FLOODY LEGENDS: Champions of NQ wild weather event
From an Aussie music star who jumped behind a busy cafe counter along The Strand to help serve customers to all the local legends who filled a sandbag or rescued someone from floodwaters, these are the heroes from North Queensland.
‘It’s a disaster’: Crushers fear six-figure loss as floodwaters recede
Severe flooding has devastated Ingham’s Herbert River Crushers and other North Queensland sports clubs, causing extensive damage. As communities assess the losses, some fear six-figure repair costs. Read on for the full impact and response.
Bluewater plus other impacted suburbs to receive assistance
The thick stench of mud and waterlogged furniture greeted residents in Bluewater as they returned to begin the painful clean-up process. The list of suburbs eligible for financial assistance has now been updated. Here’s the list.
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Damaging winds, heavy rainfall: Severe storm warning issued
Cricketers travelling between Charters Towers and Townsville need to keep a keen eye on the radar as serious thunderstorms hit the region.
Teen’s serious scooter crash sparks fresh calls for equipment
Community members have been left waiting for a life saving piece of equipment despite promises of new infrastructure two years ago, leaving patients to risk their health to travel to Townsville for scans.
New pop up shop adding splash of colour to ‘vacant’ CBD
A much-loved handmade store is taking up a short residency in the city as the Townsville Chamber of Commerce fights the CBD’s decline following criticisms from tourists and business owners.
Bella rings bell on cancer treatment
Bella Harris has completed her cancer treatment at Townsville University Hospital.
‘Strongest little girl’ rings bell on brain stem cancer treatment
Swimming, cooking and going to the park on the list for Bella after her brain stem cancer treatment is finally over. Read about her heartbreaking journey.
REVEALED: NQ suburb to become home of Krispy Kreme drive-through
Doughnut franchise Krispy Kreme has announced its first stand-alone store in Townsville, featuring a drive-through and “hot lights” shop. Here’s where it will be.
Team’s home-ground advantage at Drink-A-Stubbie Downs
Goldfield Ashes has bought some of the region’s best and worst cricketers together for a weekend celebrating Australia’s national pastime: cricket … and drinking, lots of drinking. SEE THE GOLDFIELD ASHES GALLERY.
MAPPED: Nurses, midwives reveal extent of Qld health horrors
Burnt out and exhausted nurses and midwives are being stretched to breaking point amid skyrocketing demand for care and a long-running staff shortage. SEE THE MAP
Calls for stricter vape laws to rein in dodgy tobacconists
Court penalties are being used as a last resort to rein in dodgy tobacconists prompting calls to enforce strict cigarette and vape laws.
Townsville LEGO store a brick above the rest
The North Queensland toystore has celebrated topping other shops from across the country and New Zealand.
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