Incredible before and after images lay intensity of NQ floods bare
Many North Queensland communities have been cut off because of roads which are flooded or have been destroyed from the torrents of water. See the photos.
Townsville
‘Bring in the Army’: Town stranded as rivers rapidly rise
An Ingham woman says she was “hysterical” phoning for help as floodwaters swallowed the home she shares with her elderly mum, saying the town desperately needs reinforcements as more heavy rain is forecast.
Fear of the unknown grips city as memories of 2019 flood back
Townsville residents are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, as memories of the 2019 flood rush back.
What’s open: Woolies deliveries to arrive today
North Queenslanders have been asked to only buy what they need if stocking up on food today, as cafes open for a much-needed pick-me-up. SEE THE LIST.
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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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