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3rd February 2025

PM Edition

‘Bring in the Army’: Town stranded as rivers rapidly rise

An Ingham woman says she was “hysterical” phoning for help as floodwaters swallowed the home she shares with her elderly mum, saying the town desperately needs reinforcements as mo...

‘Hardwired to help’: Soldiers provide flood support

The 3rd Brigade remains poised to provide support to flood victims following a weekend of extensive door knocking with QPS. Read why the Brigadier labelled the community response “...

Fear of the unknown grips city as memories of 2019 flood back

Townsville residents are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, as memories of the 2019 flood rush back.

‘Stay away’: Black zone residents warned not to return as worst yet to come

Areas just north of Townsville have been smashed by more than 600mm of rain in just 19 hours, while dozens have been rescued overnight as North Queenslanders face history-breaking ...

What’s open: Woolies deliveries to arrive today

North Queenslanders have been asked to only buy what they need if stocking up on food today, as cafes open for a much-needed pick-me-up. SEE THE LIST.

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

‘Lost absolutely everything’: Family loses two businesses, two homes in flood

A Cardwell family has lost two homes and two businesses after floods inundated the coastal Far North Queensland town.

‘I struggle’: Kate Ritchie breaks her silence on radio absence

After days off air and concerns and speculation around her health and wellbeing, Nova star and former Home and Away actor Kate Ritchie has broken her silence.

Op shop trend Aussies might want to rethink

There’s something about getting a bargain that’s exhilarating. But that’s getting harder and harder to do these days, writes Tom Bowden.

Famous mum’s bold bikini pledge for her daughters

Chezzi Denyer knows life in the spotlight is hard, but has made a fearless decision for the sake of her daughters. Calling all mums and dads – take the Great Parent Survey here.