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‘Dodged a bullet’: relief after Townsville narrowly escapes flood inundation

Many homes are seriously damaged after torrential rain but residents know it could have been much worse and that they were ‘pretty lucky’

The Guardian - AU

Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation from floods as second death confirmed

Hundreds of people remain in evacuation centres

The Independent UK

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

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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

‘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

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

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.

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What’s behind the deadly, record-breaking floods in north Queensland?

Some tropical lows are stalling, dumping huge volumes of rain – and climate change is playing a role

The Guardian - AU

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

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.

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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.

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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

Two more cases of antisemitic vandalism in Sydney’s east – as it happened

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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’

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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

‘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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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.

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