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Mini earthquake or major military explosion?

1 month ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill

TownsvilleDon't miss out on the headlines from Townsville. Followed categories will be added to My News. Paging Geoscience Australia - did we just get another earthquake, or are the military getting a little crazy out here? Townsville residents took to their phones in droves around 9.40am to report “two bangs” and “shaking” today, Thursday May 15. In Kelso someone felt the ground shake, and in Burdell someone’s “dog went off first and then the front door rattled”.
‘Makes me furious’: Public Guardian refusing to pay All 4 U disability carer

1 month ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill

A Townsville disability carer says she’s owed over $100,000 because the Office of the Public Guardian is refusing to pay for care given to a high-needs, non-verbal NDIS recipient. All 4 U director Nicole Kirkland said the unpaid invoices were stacking up. “We have been supporting a gentleman with Huntington’s disease for two years,” Ms Kirkland said. “He has severe tremors, he cannot walk, he has no core muscle support, he’s non-verbal and he’s got no family at all.
Peter Dutton in Ingham, vows to build better Bruce with Crisafulli

Feb 14, 2025 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Jami Roberts |Daneka Hill

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has landed in Ingham, where he’s supported calls for a better Bruce Hwy, a stronger power network, and called the insurance industry a ‘mess’. “People had their lives destroyed,” Mr Dutton said.
FULL LIST: All NQ flood recovery grants

Feb 13, 2025 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill

Trying to figure out what disaster recovery grants you’re eligible for? We’ve pulled all the Queensland and Australian Government grants, loans and disaster assistance schemes into one place.
Crystal Creek desperate for generator to keep hall going

Feb 7, 2025 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill

TownsvilleDon't miss out on the headlines from Townsville. Followed categories will be added to My News. A GoFundMe has been launched for the Crystal Creek Community Hall in an effort to buy a long-needed generator as volunteers work around the clock sourcing food and medications. Volunteer Elly Fraser launched the GoFundMe on Thursday, February 6, and has already received over $2000 in donations - mostly from other locals.
2025 FLOODS: Burdekin Falls Dam spilling over, Woodstock-Giru farms underwater

Feb 2, 2025 | cairnspost.com.au | Daneka Hill

The Burdekin River has gone from 5m to 13m in 24 hours, cutting off Charters Towers and adding to worsening nearby creek flooding as swift water rescuers worked overnight to help stranded motorists. Charters Towers Regional Council mayor Liz Schmidt said the last time the Macrossan Bridge went under was in 2019. “But this time it’s come up much quicker,” Cr Schmidt said.
Mackay HHS launches suicide after-care service

Oct 2, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill

MackayDon't miss out on the headlines from Mackay. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service has launched a new service for people suffering from ‘suicidal crisis’, delivering timely psychosocial support in the region. Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), in partnership with Mackay HHS, has selected Wellways as the provider of the universal after-care service for the Greater Mackay region, including rural and remote areas.
Mackay HHS launches suicide after-care service

Oct 2, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Daneka Hill

MackayDon't miss out on the headlines from Mackay. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service has launched a new service for people suffering from ‘suicidal crisis’, delivering timely psychosocial support in the region. Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), in partnership with Mackay HHS, has selected Wellways as the provider of the universal after-care service for the Greater Mackay region, including rural and remote areas.
Traffic on Woolcock St as crash blocks road

Aug 30, 2024 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Daneka Hill

UPDATE 7.00pm:Police have listed the roadway as clear. All lanes flowing. PREVIOUSLY:Long queues of traffic are being reported after a multi-vehicle crash at the Woolcock St-Hugh St intersection. The crash was reported to emergency services at 5.43pm and was initially recorded as a two-vehicle crash before details were updated to four-vehicle. There is limited information about crash. Queensland Police say the vehicles involved in the crash were blocking the west-bound lanes.
Traffic on Woolcock St as crash blocks road

Aug 30, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill

UPDATE 7.00pm:Police have listed the roadway as clear. All lanes flowing. PREVIOUSLY:Long queues of traffic are being reported after a multi-vehicle crash at the Woolcock St-Hugh St intersection. The crash was reported to emergency services at 5.43pm and was initially recorded as a two-vehicle crash before details were updated to four-vehicle. There is limited information about crash. Queensland Police say the vehicles involved in the crash were blocking the west-bound lanes.