Dramatic flood videos, photos out of North Queensland
Torrential rain has turned roads into rivers and homes uninhabitable in the state’s north. SEE THE BEST PHOTOS, VIDEOS
Townsville
2025 FLOODS: Burdekin Falls Dam spilling over, farms underwater
The Burdekin River has reached major flood levels and is on track to beat its 2011 record, trapping motorists on remote highways and triggering minor flood warnings below the dam.
Incredible before and after images lay intensity of NQ floods bare
Many North Queensland communities have been cut off because of roads which are flooded or have been destroyed from the torrents of water. See the photos.
‘Bring in the Army’: Town stranded as rivers rapidly rise
An Ingham woman says she was “hysterical” phoning for help as floodwaters swallowed the home she shares with her elderly mum, saying the town desperately needs reinforcements as more heavy rain is forecast.
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Court wrap: Inmate accused of attempted murder, alleged shooter in court
An inmate from Townsville Women’s Correctional accused of trying to kill other prisoners and a man alleged to have shot someone in a road rage incident were among those in court recently.
Special honour for long-serving council employee
Ken Armitage has been working with Townsville City Council for almost half a century, now he’s being honoured for his service.
The fitness business helping NQ kids and veterans crush goals
Helping our kids get active, taking athletes to the next level, and empowering our veterans, this Townsville fitness business has just relocated. See where.
Qld’s confronting health problem we can’t fix
Queensland’s health system is facing a new challenge – how it can be solved remains a riddle.
Is it safe for kids? Does it cause cancer? Fluoride myths debunked
While years of studies have been conducted into fluoride there are numerous myths that linger. ALL THE ANSWERS
Fit for royalty: Tourists cruising into city puts pressure on CBD facelift
The largest cruise ship to ever dock in Townsville has arrived, marking an important moment for the city as leaders are pressured to improve tourist experiences in the CBD. Take a peek on-board >
‘Stupid’: Bricky strikes police chopper with laser pointer
A young man forced PolAir to halt operations, almost blinding a pilot as he used a laser pointer at the helicopter over Townsville.
‘It could save your life’: Breast screening van hits NQ
BreastScreen Queensland is offering eligible NQ women free mammograms as part of a plan to boost breast screening participation state wide.
Queen Elizabeth arrives in Townsville
The Queen Elizabeth has docked in Townsville and is the largest cruise ship to bring tourist into the city.
‘You’re joking’: Cane toads on the menu as Katter talks guns and political stunts
Bob Katter has renewed calls for kids to become armed cane toad bounty hunters while appearing on Tony Armstrong’s new TV series, where he is served up a plate of the invasive pest.
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