Feed and vet help needed for flooded animal rescue
A Townsville animal rescue has been left reeling after floodwaters tore through its facilities, leaving animals in distress and feed supplies destroyed. Here’s how you can help.
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OLLERA CK: Army to deliver ‘temporary’ single lane bridge
A critical Bruce Hwy bridge north of Townsville catastrophically damaged by flood water will be temporarily replaced by a single-lane army bridge – but it won’t support heavy vehicles.
‘Low acts’: Looters hit flood-ravaged towns
Looting reports in Townsville and disaster-struck Ingham have been condemned as clean-up begins.
‘I am here to deliver what this community needs’: Premier’s vow to fix mess
Premier David Crisafulli has promised flood-ravaged North Queenslanders authorities will not stop until services. Meanwhile, Charters Towers prepares to be cut off again. LATEST
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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.
Emergency alert cancelled for Burdekin region as clean-up begins
The emergency alert for Burdekin has been cancelled while families and neighbours in Giru are still rallying to clean up their town after devastating flooding. See all the photos here.
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.
IN PHOTOS: Tragic toll of NQ floods as clean-up begins
As Queensland starts to clean up following days of flooding, we have been there to cover the drama. SEE THE GALLERY
‘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
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