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QFES warns floods won’t stop bushfire season

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 9:40 AM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is reminding north Queensland residents to be proactive in preparing their properties ahead of bushfire season, with high vegetation growth creating bushfire hazards across the region. Read More >>
Mount Stuart (Townsville) - bushfire as at 9.55am Mon 13 May

Monday, 13 May 2019 9:55 AM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Townsville - boat fire as at 4.40pm Sat 11 May

Saturday, 11 May 2019 4:40 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 12.50pm Sat 11 May

Saturday, 11 May 2019 12:52 PM An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council for residents on Palm Island. The message advises residents to boil tap water before drinking it until further notice. Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 6.15pm Wed 8 May

Wednesday, 8 May 2019 6:32 PM **This Emergency Alert is no longer current. For updated information please refer to www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au** Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 3.15pm Sat 4 May

Saturday, 4 May 2019 3:15 PM **This Emergency Alert is no longer current. For updated information please refer to www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au** Read More >>
Media Opportunity: SES teams battle it out for top spot at State Disaster Rescue Challenge

Friday, 3 May 2019 4:00 PM Seven State Emergency Service (SES) teams from across Queensland will put their skills to the test at the SES State Disaster Rescue Challenge in Rockhampton this weekend (4-5 May). Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 6.20pm Thur 2 May

Thursday, 2 May 2019 6:20 PM **This Emergency Alert is no longer current. For updated information please refer to www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au** Read More >>
Garbutt (Townsville) – scrap metal fire as at 4.20pm Thu 21 Feb

Thursday, 21 February 2019 4:20 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 5.55pm Mon 11 Feb

Monday, 11 February 2019 5:55 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 3.30pm Sun 10 Feb

Sunday, 10 February 2019 3:30 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 4pm Sat 9 Feb

Saturday, 9 February 2019 4:00 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Black River as at 2.40pm Fri 8 Feb

Friday, 8 February 2019 2:40 PM
The Emergency Alert for Black River has been CANCELLED.

A critical infrastructure Emergency Alert message has been issued to Black River residents from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

The message advises residents that properties in Black River will experience loss of water supply due to a break in the watermain.

Residents are advised there will be no water for approximately 6 hours.

Council crews are currently on site repairing the break. For more information listen to local radio, visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 1800 738 541.
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CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 1.35pm Fri 8 Feb

Friday, 8 February 2019 1:35 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Hughenden as at 5pm Thurs 7 Feb

Thursday, 7 February 2019 5:00 PM
The Emergency Alert for Hughenden has been CANCELLED.

An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Flinders Local Disaster Management Group to residents in Hughenden.
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QGAir Rescue Helicopter 521 was tasked overnight to assist police in the search for two light aircraft reported missing south of Townsville.

Donnington Ultralight Crash

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Press conference with QFES Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Hon. Chris Crawford at the official launch of the Operation Coolburn 2019.

Operation Cool Burn Press Conference

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