Rainfall in Queensland’s west exceeds expectations as once dry rivers begin to flow, dams overflow and drought-ravaged stations soak up the deluge.
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Townsville residents urged to ignore 'fake' dam threat text message
Authorities say a “fake” text message is circulating in Townsville suggesting the city’s dam is at risk, amid moves to evacuate residents from several suburbs as floodwaters rise due to water releases from the dam.
Hope for 'dramatic comeback in the country' as graziers rejoice at deluge in drought-ravaged Qld
Rain finally falls in western Queensland, with drought-stricken graziers grateful for the reprieve from the dry conditions as heavy but patchy rain falls across the west.
Doctor's wife confirmed as second person found dead in central Queensland home
Mother of three Julie Rush — wife of Rockhampton anaesthetist Andrew Carll — is confirmed as the second person found dead inside the couple’s home on Monday night.
'Nothing bad happened': Jason Costigan considers suing over harassment claim and LNP suspension
The LNP Whitsunday MP says he has done nothing wrong and is considering suing for defamation in the wake of the party’s move to suspend him over a harassment allegation.
AFLW to kick off as temps soar, but when is it too hot for football?
The AFLW kicks off this weekend, but with temperatures forecast to reach 37 degrees in some football cities, players will be doing all they can to avoid heat stress.
Disaster declared in Townsville as monsoonal weather persists
The Queensland Premier declares a disaster in Townsville, where persistent heavy rain has caused a landslip near several properties, prompting police to evacuate residents.
Traditional owners fight to stop housing estate near sacred burial site
A group of Yuggera Ugarapul people are taking drastic action by camping on sacred land near Ipswich in a bid to stop the construction of a 925-lot housing estate close to a heritage-listed Aboriginal mission and cemetery.
Queensland MP and Australian real estate firm caught up in global hacking scare
Websites belonging to Queensland’s Deputy Opposition Leader, a real estate business and Surf Life Saving Australia are among thousands of sites caught out by a new international data breach.
Sweet pineapple success for the Northern Territory
Queensland might be home to the big pineapple, but in the Northern Territory one of the nation’s biggest pineapple farms has emerged with almost 4 million plants.