Nikita McGuire

1 month ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Nikita McGuire

Cash splashes for defence force growth, the Bruce Highway and future proofing the North with disaster funding are some of the key items for Townsville in the federal budget, but any hopes of extra funding for Reef HQ have been dashed. Reef HQ did not receive any mention in the budget, with hopes from key advocacy groups that $100 million would be allocated for the renewal of the much-loved aquarium with an upgrade to the waterfront facilities, including a new pedestrian bridge overlooked.

1 month ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Nikita McGuire

Emergency crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle car crash in Douglas. Crews were called just after 5:30pm on Monday evening, with multiple cars involved. Traffic is backed up along University Road and The Ring Road in Douglas as police work to divert traffic off the main road. MORE TO COMEWet weather has hit Townsville on Monday evening after several days of hot, humid weather across the region.

1 month ago | couriermail.com.au | Nikita McGuire

NewsDon't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Emergency crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle car crash in Douglas, with 7 to 8 cars involved. Crews were called just after 5:30pm on Monday evening. Traffic is backed up along University Road and The Ring Road in Douglas as police work to divert traffic off the main road. Queensland Ambulance advised initials reports were that 7 to 8 cars were involved.

2 months ago | heraldsun.com.au | Natasha Emeck |Jami Roberts |Nikita McGuire

People in the Giru area who are near floodwaters are being urged to move to higher ground now after an emergency alert by the Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group, and the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall. In their latest emergency alert, released at 8.45am, the group warned that a major flood was happening now at Haughton river at Giru. “The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has advised the current level is 2.93m and may reach 3m today.

2 months ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Caitlan Charles |Nikita McGuire

Woolworths and Coles stores across North Queensland remain open for emergency supplies, with people asked to only buy what they need. A Woolworths spokesman said some stores were due to receive deliveries today, however stores were closed in Hermit Park and Fairfield to comply with emergency orders and safety. There are major road closures across the region with the Bruce Highway severed north of Townsville, and the road south of Townsville closed to most traffic.