Radio 4K1G

04/02/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE – resumption of planned care appointments at Townsville University Hospital 🚨

Townsville University Hospital (TUH) will resume planned care appointments, including scheduled surgeries and procedures, from tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Patients whose appointments were postponed due to the recent weather event will be contacted to reschedule as soon as possible.

Patients with planned care appointments scheduled on or after February 5, 2025, should attend their appointment only if it is safe to travel to and from TUH. Please prioritise your safety.

Further information available on our website: https://www.townsville.health.qld.gov.au/planned-care-appointments-to-resume-at-tuh/

04/02/2025

𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 💧

The pressure on the wastewater system is starting to reduce. It is safe for residents to use their washing machines and dishwashers if they are full and necessary to use. We still encourage shorter showers.

We want to avoid unecessary use, adding pressure back on the sewage systems. We will provide a further update when the system has returned to normal.

04/02/2025

03/02/2025

Hope you mob have all been keeping safe throughout this past weekend 🫶🏽🌟

Still more to come so take care of yourselves and each other! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾👣❤️‍🩹

The rain event ain’t over yet, and it will spread!

Evidence is building for significant rainfall through inland’s parts of Northern Qld and NW Qld for the week ahead. A deep north to northeasterly flow will draw deep tropical moisture further south and west. This same flow will continue showers and rain areas for NE Qld as well, with the potential for renewed moderate to heavy falls at times for the rest of the week.

Stay updated and weather aware by accessing our daily forecasts and premium forecasting tools through membership at https://weatheriq.com.au/sign-up?referrer=facebook 🌤️

Image is EC rainfall accumulation forecast from now to Sunday morning.

03/02/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Bin collections to resume as normal from tomorrow, Tuesday 4 February. Please place bins on your grass or kerb, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄.

❗If today, 3 February, was your bin collection day, your bins will now be collected on Saturday 8 February.

🚫If you are located in the Ross River 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲-𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 to put your bins out. We will be back to collect these bins once the area is deemed safe to return.

Council crews are working hard to resume services, we appreciate your patience during this time.

03/02/2025

Community Announcement to our valued clients

TAIHS health clinic in Garbutt will re-open from 9am tomorrow Tuesday 4th Feb working from the Mums and Bubs building at 57 Gorden St Garbutt.

Unfortunately we’ve had some water damage to the main building so we will need to cancel non-urgent appointments this week.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you need to see your doctor at TAIHS please phone 4759 4000.

03/02/2025

Bureau of Meteorology 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:

⛈Severe thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall are possible today about the tropical east coast & ranges, especially between Innisfail & Ayr.

BOM updates, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

03/02/2025

North Queenslanders have been asked to only buy what they need if stocking up on food today, as cafes open for a much-needed pick-me-up. SEE THE LIST ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CCPDP1

03/02/2025

Find information about power outages in your area - if the power is scheduled to be turned off for maintenance or check restoration times if you've lost power unexpectedly.

03/02/2025

02/02/2025

Community Notice: Power Lines have come down on Halifax St due to tree branch falling on line and people are directed to stay away from the site. Please share.

02/02/2025

Update: Townsville bus services will operate on a Sunday timetable due to severe weather and localised flooding. To find travel options, visit journey planner and change the date to a Sunday. https://bit.ly/4jD9Ip2

02/02/2025

✈️ Update ✈️ 6am 3/2/25

Townsville Airport terminal has reopened.

Passengers are encouraged to continue monitoring their flight status before heading to the airport: https://www.townsvilleairport.com.au/flightboard

This will be our final scheduled update, however we will notify you if anything changes.

Meenan Street, John Melton Black drive and Halifax street are all currently open.

For weather updates, warnings and advice, visit: https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/

02/02/2025

🚨 Service Update 08:00am 03.02.2025 🚨
Attention passengers!

Magnetic Island Ferries have resumed services today. Today's schedule is as follows.
Depart Townsville 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
Depart Magnetic Island 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm.

Currently, services will then return to regular scheduling as of tomorrow, 4th February.

The safety of our passengers and crew continues to be our top priority.
Magnetic Island Ferries is closely monitoring weather reports.
All service announcements will be updated on our social channels. Stay tuned for further updates as they happen, and please stay safe.

02/02/2025

Good morning Townsville 👋

With more rain expected for today please remember - 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁.

Do not drive through floodwaters. Do not risk your life.

Only drive if it is essential, otherwise stay home. Staying home will help keep you and other motorists safe.

For road updates and more, visit: https://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/

02/02/2025

Flood Warning update from the Bureau of Meteorology.

𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸

Issued at 8:35 pm EST on Sunday 2 February 2025

Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT APLIN WEIR IN TOWNSVILLE IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS WITH FORECAST RAINFALL

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT BOHLE

As advised by Townsville City Council, Ross River Dam will see controlled releases through the spillway. This will contribute to flows downstream in the Ross River. Major flooding is expected at Aplin Weir Sunday evening, with further river level rises expected over the next few days.

Heavy rainfall has been observed since Friday which has resulted in river and creek level rises in the Ross, Bohle and Black River catchments. Renewed river level rises are occurring in the Bohle River catchment following rainfall during Sunday morning. River levels at Mt Bohle have peaked and remain above the major flood level. Flooding is no longer occurring along the Black River and Bluewater Creek.

Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue over the next few days, which will cause further river and creek level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿:
Major flooding is expected along the Ross River.

The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.66 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (1.60 m). The Ross River at Aplin Weir is expected to exceed the major flood level (1.80 m) in the next few hours. The river level is likely to reach around 2.00 metres overnight Sunday into Monday. Further river level rises are expected across the next few days.

𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿:
Major flooding is occurring along the Bohle River.

The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 7.76 metres and falling, above the major flood level (7.00 m). The Bohle River at Mt Bohle peaked near 8.01 metres Sunday afternoon. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (7.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Black River and Bluewater Creek. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For more information, visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/flood/ross-river.shtml

02/02/2025

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 5.50pm Sunday 2 February 2025 by Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

This is an EMERGENCY FLOOD WARNING for the suburbs in the Ross River Black Zone including Cluden, Hermit Park, Idalia, Oonoonba, Railway Estate and Rosslea – NOT SAFE TO RETURN message from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

Dangerous flooding is still happening. DO NOT RETURN until advised it's safe.

Visit disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au. If your life is in danger call 000. Stay up to date with the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology via bom.gov.au/. For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).