‘Build back better’: PM’s promise for buckled bridge
Standing on the Bruce Highway that was ripped apart by raging floodwaters, the Prime Minister has vowed to “build back better” and floodproof North Queensland’s crucial link.
Townsville
Lifeline bridge into Ingham opens, first crossings complete
Police have warned the temporary bridge is not open to the public as emergency services conduct their first trips over to deliver essential supplies through to residents stranded by flood waters.
QLD announces low-interest loans for flood hit farms, businesses
Low interest government loans have been launched to help flood-hit farmers and businesses rebuild, as estimates of sugarcane loss in the Herbert skyrocket. See who’s eligible.
‘I was flooded three times but still can’t get a hardship grant’
A Townsville store owner, facing thousands of dollars in damages after being flooded three times, is urging the government to expand disaster aid citywide to help those left without support.
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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…
Dramatic flood videos, photos out of North Queensland
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2025 FLOODS: Burdekin Falls Dam spilling over, farms underwater
The Burdekin River has reached major flood levels and is on track to beat its 2011 record, trapping motorists on remote highways and triggering minor flood warnings below the dam.
Townsville soldiers provide flood support with QPS
Townsville soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment assisted Queensland Police Services with door knocking close to 3,200 homes…
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.
‘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.
Townsville’s 3rd Brigade provide support during floods
Members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conduct doorknocking alongside the Queensland Police Service during severe weather…
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