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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‘I was swimming’: Couple and newborn’s incredible rescue
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.
Ingham floody legend rescues stranded families
Ingham’s Alex Booker was out helping ferry stranded locals to safety in the floods.
Flood affected residents line up for fuel and food
More than 200 flood-battered Ingham residents lined up outside Ingham Woolworths ahead of its opening. Video: Cameron Bates
Road closures, power outages: FULL LIST
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.
‘Hardwired to help’: Soldiers provide flood support
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”.
Black zone residents warned not to return as worst is yet to come
The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group sent a clear message on Monday: DO NOT return home to the black zone as more localised heavy rainfall…
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
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.
Townsville soldiers provide flood support with QPS
Townsville soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment assisted Queensland Police Services with door knocking close to 3,200 homes…
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.
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