River still rising as more rain expected
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued new flood warnings and a severe weather warning for the Burdekin as police provide an update to river search.
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‘We need help’: Resort owners plea after severe flood damage
Business owners in Paluma are feeling forgotten as they struggle to get power, water and telecommunications up and running again. See why they are desperate for road repairs.
Man rushed to hospital with burns after large house fire
A man was taken to hospital with burns as multiple fire crews work to battle a large house fire in Townsville overnight. Read the latest update.
Six-hour Toowoomba siege ends after gunman, police fire shots
A standoff between police and an armed man at a Toowoomba home has come to an end after shots were fired during the six-hour siege that began when officers attempted to execute a return to prison warrant.
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702mm in 24hrs: Power lines falling across Bruce Hwy
Insane rainfall in the Paluma and Rollingstone areas has caused power lines to fall across the Bruce Hwy, Rollingstone Ck to burst its banks, and Paluma Dam to reach a record-breaking 160 per cent.
Waters still rising at Idalia
Townsville Bulletin journalist Natasha Emeck reporting from Idalia during the 2025 floods.
Woman dies as 1000mm deluge hits North Queensland
A woman has died after more than 1000mm has come down in 48 hours causing major North Queensland flooding.
Residents in Rosslea evacuate ahead of major flooding
Jo Martin and Kramer the cat evacuating in Rosslea. She says they are making sure to get out early with their five cats and two dogs before major…
Raging rivers in Townsville after torrential rain
The Ross River at Aplin Weir in Townsville is likely to exceed the major flood level (1.80 m) around midday Sunday.
Old Bohle Bridge goes under: Volunteers preparing sandbags
Northern residents are still undecided how bad this rain is going to be, but those in low-lying homes are preparing to sandbag as the old Bohle Bridge goes under and Balgal Beach loses power.
Locals warned of ‘life-threatening flooding’, as NQ braces for cyclonic rain totals
Townsville residents are being warned to brace for possible flooding up to the second storeys of buildings, as Premier David Crisafulli sends a powerful message to North Queensland amid warnings of cyclonic rainfall levels.
Evacuation centre details: Multiple suburbs asked to prepare to leave
The local disaster management group has opened an evacuation centre overnight as more rainfall fell across the region. LATEST.
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