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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

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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.

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

‘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.

AAP

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.

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

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'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

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NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

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Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.

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Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.

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