Prisoners take part in sanctuary clean up
Low-security prisoners from a Townsville Correctional Centre have helped clean up a local tourist attraction in order for its doors to open sooner to the community after the recent floods.
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Crystal Creek desperate for generator to keep hall going
A GoFundMe has been launched for the Crystal Creek Community Hall in an effort to quickly buy a large generator as volunteers work around the clock sourcing food and medications.
NQ man’s treacherous journey for lifesaving treatment
A man has braved flood waters, snakes and a severed highway in order to make it to Townsville hospital.
‘$200k’: Townsville man stunned after massive scratch-it win
A Townsville man said he would spoil his girlfriend after scoring a Scratch-It win of a lifetime. Find out where the prize ticket was sold.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Townsville after devastating North Queensland floods
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Townsville to see first-hand the flooding and extensive damage to the highway that has occured…
Fresh fears for flood-hit NQ as new silent threat emerges
North Queensland’s floods have already taken a toll and now there are fresh warnings for residents.
IN PHOTOS: Tragic toll of NQ floods as clean-up begins
As Queensland starts to clean up following days of flooding, we have been there to cover the drama. SEE THE GALLERY
Feed and vet help needed for flooded animal rescue
A Townsville animal rescue has been left reeling after floodwaters tore through its facilities, leaving animals in distress and feed supplies destroyed. Here’s how you can help.
OLLERA CK: Army to deliver ‘temporary’ single lane bridge
A critical Bruce Hwy bridge north of Townsville catastrophically damaged by flood water will be temporarily replaced by a single-lane army bridge – but it won’t support heavy vehicles.
‘Low acts’: Looters hit flood-ravaged towns
Looting reports in Townsville and disaster-struck Ingham have been condemned as clean-up begins.
Face to face: Insurers gather at hub to support NQ customers
An Insurance Hub has launched in Townsville, providing face-to-face support for customers adversely impacted by the severe weather event. Read the latest stats and advice.
Plans for drastic overhaul of Qld sexual assault laws
‘Good character’ evidence should be limited and a new aggravating factor for rape and sexual assault offences against children introduced, a new report has recommended.
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.
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.
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