Major flood levels slowly ease across the north Queensland town of Ingham, where more than 200 homes are inundated, but the heavy rain is travelling up the state to the far north.
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Mass evacuation attempt planned for stranded students, staff in north Qld
Dozens of children trapped by floodwaters at a north Queensland school camp could be stuck there until later next week if the rescue attempt is hampered by bad weather.
Finders, keepers? What the law says about salvaging shipwrecked goods
Imagine coming across a washed-up shipping container chock-full of goodies on the beach. You begin to grab everything but stop to yourself the question — is this legally mine now? Enter the law of salvage.
Judge calls CFMEU behaviour 'flagrant and systematic' intimidation
The CFMEU and 19 of the union’s officials are slapped with a $817,500 fine over building site shutdowns that saw unionists block cars and call workers “scabs, grubs and dogs”.
An Evening with Oatley
Join the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Oatley Wines for an exclusive evening dedicated to deliciousness on Wednesday the 14th of March at 6:45PM in the Commodore’s Lounge. This intimate affair will see Oatley’s Wine Maker flying to RQYS to provide expert wine pairing for a gourmet 5 courses of especially crafted canapes. Guests will have
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More than 200 homes inundated as Ingham flood peaks
Authorities rescue people from inundated houses near Ingham as floodwaters isolate parts of north Queensland, stranding dozens of school students in the process.
More than 200 homes inundated as Ingham flood nears peak
Authorities rescue people from inundated houses near Ingham as floodwaters isolate parts of north Queensland, stranding dozens of school students in the process.
'A slap in the face': Flooded outback residents slam airlines over $1,000 one-way flights
Flooded outback north Queensland residents who are stuck after road closures cut off their towns, accuse Virgin and Qantas of price gouging during a time of hardship.
Boss sentenced to seven years' jail for electrocution of employee and 'cover up'
Jason Garrels was electrocuted after carrying a switchboard in heavy rains at a construction site for townhouses. His boss will now go to prison after a court finds he did not install safety switches and then tried to cover it up.
Former Queensland energy minister in hot water over board appointment
An executive whose resume was privately emailed to then-energy minister Mark Bailey by a union mate was appointed to the Energy Queensland board two weeks later.