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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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.
Flood affected residents line up for fuel and food
More than 200 flood-battered Ingham residents lined up outside Ingham Woolworths ahead of its opening. Video: Cameron Bates
Road closures, power outages: FULL LIST
The Bruce Hwy between Townsville and Ayr has reopened but authorities warn motorists to limit their travel, with many suburbs entering their third day without power. Full list of road closures + power outages here.
‘Hardwired to help’: Soldiers provide flood support
The 3rd Brigade remains poised to provide support to flood victims following a weekend of extensive door knocking with QPS. Read why the Brigadier labelled the community response “inspiring”.
Black zone residents warned not to return as worst is yet to come
The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group sent a clear message on Monday: DO NOT return home to the black zone as more localised heavy rainfall…
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