Emergency services responded to an incident on Polich Road in Mena Creek, located to the south-west of Innisfail, at approximately 5.40pm yesterday evening. Upon their arrival, they discovered a man …
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Inquiry ongoing following police shooting of 17-year-old girl reportedly wielding a knife
by adminInvestigations are underway following a police shooting involving a 17-year-old girl in Far North Queensland. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 pm at a hotel in Townsville’s West End, where …
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Authorities in Far North Queensland are probing the unexpected deaths of a man and woman in Cairns. The duo, both aged 41, were discovered by police during a welfare check …
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A plan has been unveiled to rejuvenate Double Island, a neglected area off the Far North Queensland coast, with ambitions to turn it into a “tourism jewel” and generate hundreds …
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The Future Path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred Remains Unclear: Here’s What We Know and Potential Directions Ahead
by adminTropical Cyclone Alfred continues its slow drift southward off the coast of Far North Queensland, nearly a week after its formation. As at 2:30 PM AEST, it was located approximately …
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Severe weather has caused the closure of Whitsunday Coast Airport in North Queensland, resulting in the cancellation of all flights. The decision was made due to the high likelihood of …
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Residents in flood-affected Queensland encouraged to support local grocery stores as Coles and Woolworths face supply shortages
by adminPremier David Crisafulli has committed to providing urgent assistance to flood-impacted communities in North Queensland, where residents are grappling with empty grocery shelves. He highlighted the immediate need for restocking …
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Man Missing in Floodwaters as Government Greenlights Additional Aid for Queensland
by adminHeavy rainfall continues to pummel flood-affected regions in north and far-north Queensland, prompting the federal government to approve additional financial assistance for those impacted. The Disaster Recovery Allowance will offer …
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Second Person Drowns in Ingham Floodwaters as Isolated Residents Conserve Food Supplies
by adminIngham, Queensland, has been struck by devastating floods, leading to two fatalities. The body of an 82-year-old woman was discovered in a cane paddock after she was reported missing from …
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Residents encouraged to prepare evacuation plans as heavy rainfall persists in Far North Queensland
by adminResidents in northern Queensland are facing heightened anxiety as forecasts predict an additional deluge of rain in the coming hours. Over the past three days, areas such as Ingham and …