Farmer crosses flood water in tractor to deliver fruits, vegetables
A Crystal Creek fruit and vegetable farmer has used a tractor to get fresh food across flood waters and isoated communities.
Townsville
FBoy Island contestant’s harassment charges revealed
A former dating show contestant tried to bribe a Qld woman to send explicit photos of herself before calling her 50+ times on private numbers, while committing a similar offence to another woman.
Joy Okobi: music inspires strength
Joy Okobi’s journey from Nigeria to Townsville inspired her to empower others through music, celebrating resilience and community support.
Car thieves ransack Domain in early morning spree
A gang of brazen thieves in stolen cars have left a trail of devastation across flood-stricken Townsville, breaking into multiple stores in a crime spree that has enraged local residents. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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‘Low acts’: Looters hit flood-ravaged towns
Looting reports in Townsville and disaster-struck Ingham have been condemned as clean-up begins.
Face to face: Insurers gather at hub to support NQ customers
An Insurance Hub has launched in Townsville, providing face-to-face support for customers adversely impacted by the severe weather event. Read the latest stats and advice.
Plans for drastic overhaul of Qld sexual assault laws
‘Good character’ evidence should be limited and a new aggravating factor for rape and sexual assault offences against children introduced, a new report has recommended.
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.
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