BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 2 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police investigations are underway into the flood-related death of a 63-year-old woman at Ingham this morning, February 2. At approximately 9.20am a State Emergency Service (SES) vessel was assisting members of the public through flood waters at Rutledge Street when it struck a tree and flipped. The vessel was carrying six people, including SES volunteers and members of the public. A nearby member o...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 2 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 2.41pm Sunday 2 February 2025 by Townsville Local Disaster Management Group. This is an EMERGENCY FLOOD WARNING TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group for the BLUEWATER area. Dangerous flooding happening now at BLUEWATER. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY if safe to do so or move to higher ground. Listen to local radio or go to disaster.towns...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 05:59 PM Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy More disaster assistance extended toNQ communities * Personal Hardship Assistance payments expanded to eligible flood affected residents in Hinchinbrook and Palm Island Council areas, with flood affected Townsville and Gordonvale residents in tar...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:11 PM JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business The Honourable Steve Minnikin A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Government launches real-time health data * Crisafulli Government delivers on major 100 Day Plan commitment for real-ti...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:48 AM Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy Disaster support activated for northern Queensland communities * Personal Hardship Assistance activated for defined areas of Townsville and targeted Gordonvale addresses. * $180 emergency payments available, up to $900 for a family of five or...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 1 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a 40-year-old man in relation to a stolen vehicle incident at Peak Crossing last night, January 31. It will be alleged two vehicles were stolen from a Peak Crossing residence. One of the vehicles, a Hyundai Santa Fe, was tracked by police and intercepted before a 40-year-old Leichhardt man was taken into custody. He has been charged with two counts each of wilful damage and one c...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 1 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have released an image of a 60-year-old man reporting missing at Aurukun today, as the search and rescue operation continues. Adam Yunkaporta (pictured) was last seen leaving his home at approximately midday on Thursday January 30, and has not been seen or heard from since. He is believed to have headed to the mouth of the Ward, Watson and Archer Rivers to go fishing. Police, State and Emerge...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 1 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have launched a search and rescue operation after a 60-year-old Aurukun man was reported missing today, February 1. Initial information indicates the man was last seen leaving his home at around 12pm on January 30, and is believed to have gone fishing at the mouth of the Ward, Watson and Archer Rivers. Police, State Emergency Service volunteers, aerial assets and a wildlife ranger have been de...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 1 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 11.30am Saturday 1 February 2025 by the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group. This is a FLOOD WATCH AND ACT message from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group. Dangerous flooding is expected in the next 24 hours at Cluden, Hermit Park, Idalia, Oonoonba, Railway Estate and Rosslea. PREPARE TO LEAVE. Conditions could change quickly. Listen to local ra...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 1 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Five young people have been arrested, and three charged, following the alleged arson of a business in Miles End last night, January 31. Police were called to a Wellington Road business around 10.30pm following reports of a structure fire. The Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch located a group of five children nearby a short time later. A 14-year-old Happy Valley girl has been charged one count ...