NQ flood disaster won’t end when the water recedes
While a reprieve from the rain is within sight, the impacts from the disaster will continue to be felt long term within industries across the region. Here’s how it could impact you.
Townsville
New emergency alert as Far North braces for second coming of biblical flood
A second deluge of up to 300mm is set to pound Far North Queensland, with flood warnings for half a dozen rivers and more than 140mm of rain recorded overnight in some parts.
‘Lost track of time’: Ingham health staff battle without end amid floods
A team of dedicated staff at the Ingham Health Service have knuckled down throughout the torrential floodwaters and inclement weather that’s battered the region recently.
Ergon Energy’s plans to restore power in flood-ravaged town
Ergon Energy has revealed how they plan to restore power to 1600 customers by tonight in mammoth bid to return to normalcy in flooded NQ town.
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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.
Townsville has ‘dodged a bullet’ for now, but more rain forecast
Rainfall has dramatically eased across much of North Queensland with ‘black zone’ residents allowed back home. But there are still warnings that isolated falls of up to 180mm are possible. LATEST, NEW PICS AND VIDEO
‘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.
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