‘Cruel, brutal’: 30 years on from confronting Rwanda mission
In the 1990s ADF personnel were called up to assist a country plagued by death and division. This year veterans will return to their old training grounds for the reunion.
Townsville
‘Unacceptable’: Raw sewage inundates Wulguru residents again
Devastated Wulguru residents have again been inundated by raw sewage, despite the council spending millions to rectify the chronic ‘poonami’ problem. Watch the heartbreaking video.
Family business brightens community with act of kindness
Residents of a small town had an extra spring in their step today after a local cafe wanted to do their part to ease customers stress following a wet week. Find out how they did it.
CLOSED: Bruce Highway cut again due to flooding
Despite the sun coming out for the first time in days in North Queensland, flooding is still causing issues for the region.
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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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