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Fireys rescue woman from notorious Walkerston floodway

The woman was reportedly yelling for help as she clung to the trees after being washed off the road

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29th Dec. 2020 11:12 PM

Burkes Crossing on Pugsley St is closed to flooding. File photo by Jonelle Nielsen

Motorists to expect delays with Capricorn Hwy lane closures

Works to be carried out over three days with lane closures in place near a Central Queensland town.

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13th Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

Horror head-on crash victims all live in the Gympie region

More details have emerged about the high speed head-on crash on the Wide Bay Highway yesterday, which left two people...

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15th Oct. 2020 11:10 AM

The scene of a serious head-on crash on the Wide Bay Highway at Lower Wonga on Wednesday.

Patient in critical condition after truck v mower crash

The road is closed and police advise drivers to turn around.

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13th March 2020 11:03 AM

Paramedics were called to a truck crash near Charters Towers.

Dramatic images show danger of crossing floodwater

Photos taken by a Mackay police officer ‘vividly’ highlight the risks posed by driving in floodwater.

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04th March 2020 12:03 PM

Mackay police have shared dramatic images, taken after a recent incident, that highlight the dangers of driving through floodwater.

UPDATE: Lanes now open across Blackwater Creek

Heavy falls of more than 100mm were recorded across Central Queensland, causing creeks to rise.

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11th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

The Capricorn Highway at Bluff has been closed due to rising flood water.

WARNING: Highway closed due to flooding

One area is expected to be cleared by noon.

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11th Feb. 2020 9:02 AM

The Capricorn Highway between Blackwater and Bluff is currently closed due to water over the road at Blackwater Creek.

Pot-holey moley: Coast road gives way after storm

WATCH: A huge crater has opened up on a Sunshine Coast road when it gave way after an intense storm.

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19th Jan. 2020 12:01 PM

A road has been closed at Sunrise Beach after a road gave way this morning.

Wet Weather in Mackay

The recent rain in Mackay has given the area a good soaking.

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28th Dec. 2019 3:12 PM

Cunningham Highway: The extent of fire devastation

FIRES may be under control at Cunninghams Gap, but the highway now faces a new ongoing issue which could be critical for...

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26th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

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