Townsville and NQ residents are being warned more monsoonal rain and flash flooding is set to lash our already-drenched region. Sandbag stations have been replenished and residents are urged to prepare now. A Townsville store owner, facing thousands of dollars in damages after being flooded three times, is urging the government to expand disaster aid citywide to help those left without support.
With more monsoonal rain on the way, Herbert MP Phillip Thompson has asked for the entire Townsville region to be eligible for disaster assistance as flash flooding continues to wreak havoc on homes. A video showing employees from a Townsville nightclub has gone viral with disturbing comments made about rape and race, with the business releasing a statement saying they are investigating the concerning footage. Staff have been warned over increased tensions with prisoners at Townsville Correctional Centre following the alleged murder of a 9yo boy.
Low interest government loans have been launched to help flood-hit farmers and businesses rebuild, as estimates of sugarcane loss in the Herbert skyrocket. From an Aussie music star who jumped behind a busy cafe counter along The Strand to help serve customers to all the local legends who filled a sandbag or rescued someone from floodwaters, these are the heroes from North Queensland. Get a read on unlimited digital news. Find Out More. Looting reports in Townsville and disaster-struck Ingham have been condemned as clean-up begins.
An Insurance Hub has launched in Townsville, providing face-to-face support for customers adversely impacted by the severe weather event.
Read the latest stats and advice. Burdekin Shire Council will conduct a kerbside rubbish collection in the Giru township for residents impacted by floodwaters. Pallets of drinking water and essential groceries, have been flown into Ingham today by an ADF Chinook as the community remains isolated by floodwaters. Watch the video. A Townsville animal rescue has been left reeling after floodwaters tore through its facilities, leaving animals in distress and feed supplies destroyed.
