Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation from floods as second death confirmed Hundreds of people remain in evacuation centres The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
Woman’s body found in paddock in second north Queensland floods death The 82-year-old’s body was found at Bemerside near Ingham on Tuesday morning after flood waters receded The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025
One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens Some areas have seen up to 600mm of rain in just 24 hours, with forecasts predicting more heavy downpours in coming days The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
‘Really quite scary’: with no power and dwindling supplies, Queensland’s flooded north dreads the worst As waters rise in this once-in-a-generation flood, the trapped residents of rural Ingham fear for their safety, livelihoods and emotional state The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025
North Queensland floods: hundreds evacuated, dozens rescued as 1.2m of rain dumped in some areas BoM says weather system weakening, but flood waters continue to rise and Ingham is cut off after bridge at Ollera Creek collapses The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025
Rising Floodwaters Force Evacuations In Eastern Australian Fast-moving floodwaters rose Monday in northeastern Australia after forcing many to flee, blacking out homes, and sweeping away a chunk of a critical bridge. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025
Tragic disaster memories flood back for sodden city Floodwaters that have cut power, closed major roads and destroyed a major bridge are triggering bad memories for a rain-ravaged city. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
Deadly Flash Floods Hit Australia's Northeast, Thousands Evacuated Intense rain in Australia's northeast leads to flash floods, evacuations, and one fatality in Ingham and Townsville. Top News · Feb 2, 2025
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods? Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue. The Conversation · Feb 2, 2025
One metre of rain in 48 hours: flooding to continue in north Queensland with thousands of homes at risk One person has died in floodwaters with the Herbert River predicted to reach record levels and Townsville, Ingham and Cardwell residents relocated to shelters The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025
Two more cases of antisemitic vandalism in Sydney’s east – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025
Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues A woman is dead after a rescue boat flipped in fast-rising floodwaters as a once-in-a-century deluge prompts evacuation alerts. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding Two tropical lows continue to fuel cyclonic rainfall across coastal areas of north Queensland as residents prepare to evacuate. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
Woman charged with murder of boy in her care in Townsville home Accused to face court on Monday after boy found dead from what police allege ‘appears to be blunt force trauma’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025
AAP · Jan 25, 2025 Nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered in Townsville Police are investigating the alleged murder of a nine-year-old boy in far north Queensland.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2024 ‘Human body can only take so much’: home in Australia, remaining Bali Nine face their new normal Townsville bishop Timothy Harris, who provided care to families of Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj, says the path to recovery will be long
AAP · Nov 21, 2024 Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson asked the state government to be stood down while still receiving his $225,000 salary.
AAP · Nov 21, 2024 Embattled mayor suspended on full pay for 12 months A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024 Homicide investigation launched after body of woman found in Townsville home The 47-year-old was found dead after police were called to the Garbutt unit to conduct a welfare check
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 Mayor on notice, premier vows to clear council 'mess' Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to clean up the "mess" at a council in the state's north, putting a controversial mayor on notice.
AAP · Oct 30, 2024 Geelong thrashed in WNBL debut by Townsville Geelong United have endured a rude awakening in their WNBL debut, suffering a landslide 26-point loss to Townsville Fire in the season opener.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024 Your armchair guide to the 2024 Queensland election From the battleground seats and key issues, to minor parties wooing a polarised electorate, we answer all your questions as voters head to the polls
AAP · Oct 22, 2024 Mayor set to challenge government move to remove him A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024 Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef
AAP · Oct 1, 2024 Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.