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.
Townsville
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.
‘It was this gushing sound’: Woman’s fear as floodwaters rise
A woman and her daughter were trapped in their home on the banks of a rampaging NQ for six days because of the fear of what was lurking beneath murky floodwaters.
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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.
‘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.
Woolworths and Coles dig deep to support Ingham’s residents
Ingham’s two major supermarkets, Woolworths and Coles, have dug deep to provide donations to support their flood-ravaged community. Find out what’s been donated.
‘Labor has lost the right to criticise the LNP for the next 10 years’
Steven Miles’ attack on Premier David Crisafulli over his handling of the ongoing wild weather impacting North Queensland has divided opinion. HAVE YOUR SAY
Flooding at Groper Creek south of Townsville
At Groper Creek in the Burdekin, 15km from Home Hill, locals have been cut off since Friday night.
Recovery begins: Palm Island mayor calls for cyclone shelter
Despite having a landslide and its power and water cut, Palm Island is recovering well after days of intense weather. Read why its mayor is ramping up pressure on the government.
Burdekin faces flood warnings, highway opens, residents cut off
The Bruce Highway has reopened after rainfall totals dropped for the Burdekin region, but other streets remain underwater and some residents remain cut off. Read the latest update.
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