Residents in many suburbs across Townsville are warned that they may experience flooding from rapid rises of the Ross River. This includes Rosslea, Hermit Park, Railway Estate, Townsville City, Oonoonba, Idalia, Cluden, West End, Rowes Bay, Garbutt, Aitkenvale, Cranbrook, Currajong, Mysterton, Pimlico, Mundingburra, Douglas, Annandale, Kirwan and Thuringowa Central and South Townsville areas. The dam […]
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Shooting incident, Margate
A man and a woman assisting police with their enquiries following a shooting that occurred earlier today. Officers were called to an address on McCulloch Avenue at around 11.40am following reports a man had sustained a suspected gunshot wound. He has been transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment. A man and […]
Important evacuation route information
Police are asking vehicles attempting to leave flooded areas via Rooneys Bridge/Abbots Street in Railway Estate to turn around and use Lakeside Drive to get to higher ground. Travel to the city is NOT accessible via this route. There is significant traffic congestion in the area as a result. For more information regarding evacuation routes, […]
Emergency Alert for Oonoonba, Idalia and Cluden
An Emergency Alert has been issued for Oonoonba, Idalia and Cluden. Residents are being advised that the heavy intense rainfall on top of elevated flood levels is likely to cause flash flooding. Residents should move to higher ground immediately if they are concerned. Evacuation centres are open at Heatley Secondary College on Fulham Road, and […]
Emergency Alert for Hyde Park, Aitkenvale, Kurrajong, Rosslea, Pimlico, Mysterton and Mundingburra (Townsville)
An Emergency Alert has been issued for Hyde Park, Aitkenvale, Kurrajong, Rosslea, Pimlico, Mysterton and Mundingburra. Residents are being advised that the heavy intense rainfall on top of elevated flood levels is likely to cause flash flooding. Residents should move to higher ground immediately if they are concerned. Evacuation centres are open at Heatley Secondary […]
Emergency Alert for Hughenden
An Emergency Alert has been issued to Hughenden residents. The message advises residents flood water from the Flinders River is expected to cause flooding on the north side of the river. Properties in this area are likely to be impacted. Residents should warn neighbours, secure belongings and move to higher ground if required. For more […]
EMERGENCY ALERT: Nome, Julago and Alligator Creek
An Emergency Alert has been issued to residents in Nome, Julago and Alligator Creek. The message advises residents of the chance of increased rainfall on top of already elevated flood levels. This may cause water levels to rise and flash flooding to occur. Residents are advised to move to higher ground if concerned. For more […]
Assault investigation, Sunshine Coast
Police are seeking public assistance following an assault that occurred yesterday in Curramore. Around 2pm, a 40-year-old man was at an address on Curramore Road when it is believed he became involved in an altercation with another man. During this altercation, the 40-year-old sustained what is believed to be a gunshot wound to his mouth. […]
EMERGENCY ALERT – Flood message issued for Hughenden: 7.20am Sunday, February 3
An Emergency Alert flood message has been issued by the Flinders Shire Council. Council has advised the Flinders River in Hughenden is expected to flood the Ernest Henry Bridge and the bridge will be closed. More information will be communicated to residents as required. For more information visit www.flinders.qld.gov.au. If you require flood assistance contact […]
Going armed charges, Kelvin Grove
Police have charged a man after he allegedly threatened an 18-year-old man with a knife in Kelvin Grove overnight. At 12.45am a man was walking through McCaskie Park when he was approached by a man he did not know. It will be alleged the man threatened him with a knife and the 18-year-old man ran […]