‘$100k’: NQ woman nearly faints after lotto win
For many people returning to work on a Monday can be a bit of a downer, but for one North Queensland woman it was anything but after receiving a life changing call.
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NAMED: ADF soldiers in court for alleged drug trafficking
Three 3rd Brigade soldiers who were charged over their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate have been mentioned in court.
Search for man missing in flood waters as NQ faces another 300mm monster
A search and rescue mission is underway in NQ for a man who drove into flood waters while the region braces for an active monsoon trough expected to dump falls of up to 300mm.
‘She went and picked them up’: Woman in alleged teen rape horror
A Queensland man and woman are accused of working together to procure and rape a teenage girl with the man allegedly supplying drugs to numerous other children. Warning, disturbing content
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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.
‘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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