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5th February 2025

AM Edition

New emergency alerts as areas north of Townsville hit by deluge

An emergency alert for a dangerous, fast-moving flood has been issued, as North Queensland residents face more torrential rain in floods which have already cost two lives. LATEST

‘The worst I’ve ever seen it’: Giru’s big clean-up begins

Families and neighbours in Giru are rallying to clean up their town after devastating flooding, with longtime residents calling it the worst they’ve seen. See all the photos here.

Push for aid in Bluewater as flooded families pick up the pieces

The thick stench of mud and waterlogged furniture greeted residents in Bluewater as they returned to begin the painful clean-up process. Here’s the latest on financial aid efforts.

Barras silver lining to impending flooding at Groper Creek

With their huts built on stilts to withstand major flooding, even the long-term residents of Groper Creek were “caught by surprise” with the relentless rain and flooding lashing No...

Burdekin faces flood warnings, highway opens, residents cut off

The Bruce Highway has reopened after rainfall totals dropped for the Burdekin region, but other streets remain underwater and some residents remain cut off. Read the latest update....

Dad’s incredible act of selflessness after daughter’s tragic death

The shattered father of the teen girl fatally mauled by a shark at Bribie Island has bravely urged people to “keep coming and enjoying our beach” despite his daughter’s tragic deat...

Qantas drops huge sale as airline wars heat up

Qantas is offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.

How does your body compare to your age?

Your “health age” is a good way to check if you need to consider some lifestyle changes. Find out yours. Take our test.

Legendary Vogue editor ditches sunnies to meet King Charles

It turns out no less than meeting the King of England is what it took to finally pry the sunglasses off the face of legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour. See the photo.

Why self-driving taxis can’t hit Aussie streets

Self-driving taxis are struggling to hit Australian roads, but one company is pushing to change that. So what’s standing in their way?