Bruce Highway blocked after semi-trailer crashes at Home Hill
The Bruce Highway was blocked at Home Hill after a two-truck crash. Find out what happened.
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Ex-Mad Cow manager in court for drug supply charge
When police clocked this man allegedly entering the toilet of a popular Flinders St pub, they grew suspicious. Here’s why.
Murder charge after 21yo’s body found in back seat
A man has been charged with murder after Jordan Hay was found dead in the back of a car on a remote dirt road in North Queensland. LATEST.
‘Record-breaking’: Figures show staggering amounts of rainfall across NQ
North Queensland has broken records numbers over the last two weeks of wet weather and flash flooding across the region, with some places recording more than 2m of rain.
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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.
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.
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