Dramatic flood videos, photos out of North Queensland
Torrential rain has turned roads into rivers and homes uninhabitable in the state’s north. SEE THE BEST PHOTOS, VIDEOS
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Aussie dollar, stocks, crypto smashed as trade war stars
Aussie shares retreat heavily along with the Aussie dollar and cryptos as Trump orders tariffs. A$ hits five-year low. Tariffs biggest trade shock since 1930s: RBC. Cettire “assessing” US tariff changes. Anna Bligh to vacate ABA’s top job.
Dozens rescued, homes smashed amid deadly deluge
Townsville residents who have evacuated their homes have been told it’s not yet safe to return as the fallout of a deadly deluge that’s dumped as much as 1.2m of rain continues. It comes amid record river peaks.
‘Struggling to survive’: Floods show no mercy to vital charity
A North Queensland charity that is expected to help with flood recovery has had workspaces destroyed and a number of cars left under water, with locals saying they are “struggling to survive” an unparalleled disaster.
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100+ schools closed amid deluge
More than 100 schools are deemed unsafe for students to attend as flooding chaos hits North Queensland.
Meet Chicken, the storm chasing bird that’s gone viral online
A Darling Downs storm chasing chicken has risen to fame for its uncanny ability to remain calm despite the storm clouds behind it. Meet storm ‘Chicken’ here:
Text before alleged $6.5m cocaine smuggle
A text allegedly sent by a young New Zealander accused of trying to bring 20kg of cocaine into Australia from the US has been aired in court.
Text before alleged $6.5m cocaine smuggle
A text allegedly sent by a young New Zealander accused of trying to bring 20kg of cocaine into Australia from the US has been aired in court.
‘Humble beginnings’: Darwin youth team celebrates 70 years of service
For Chloe Ferguson, serving the community has not only given her lifelong skills, but a deep sense of joy. Read why she has spent more than half her life volunteering.
Major turnaround in Aussie habit
Aussies have returned to the stores on the back of cost-of-living relief, lifting consumer spending for the first time in nearly two years.
Mammoth Red Centre apartment proposal in ‘final stages of assessment’
The future of a long empty block in the Red Centre capital is sitting in the hands of one government minister, who says he can’t make a decision until he receives one thing. Find out what it is.
CDU begins project to improve fire-fighting foams, backed by US Defense
Researchers at Charles Darwin University, supported by a US government department, are attempting to increase the effectiveness of an environmentally safe foam used for extinguishing fires as part of a new study.
Taxpayer-funded Welcome to Country on Coalition chopping block
NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says she’ll review federal funding for Indigenous Welcome to Country ceremonies – currently costing Australians more than $200k a year – if elected.
Major bank’s huge interest rate move
One of the big four banks has made a major call ahead of any Reserve Bank of Australia decision to cut the cash rate.
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