Get the appSix campers were rescued from floodwater at Leyburn in southern Queensland. A man was found dead in floodwaters at Boompa, and police are investigating the circumstances of his death. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of more thunderstorms across south-east Queensland this afternoon, with some possibly severe. Flooding is easing along the Mary River, though several bridges remain closed. Residents are urged not to drive through floodwater.
A new purpose-built gym at the Inglewood MacIntyre Sports Complex is now complete and open to members. The facility is nearly double the size of the former gym, which was housed in the flood-damaged Inglewood Recreation Centre. It includes new equipment, an outdoor option for classes, extra storage for community groups, Wi-Fi and enhanced CCTV. All residents are invited to the official opening on Saturday 14 November at 10 am. The total project investment is more than $400,000, with support from ACCIONA Energía and the Queensland Government's Community Benefit Fund.
The Queensland Government will provide $170,858 for pool heating at the Inglewood Swimming Pool and $427,235 for a full lighting upgrade at the Texas Sports Complex. The funding comes through the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program. Councillor Kym Skinner said the Inglewood project was driven by the local swimming club and would make the pool more comfortable from September to March. At Texas, the existing bulbs are no longer manufactured, so the full system must be replaced. Mayor Lawrence Springborg welcomed the funding.
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Get the appA 19-year-old man from the Bendigo area has died after a single-car crash at Fiery Flat on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Inglewood-Powlett Road after reports that a car had struck a tree at about 12.50pm on 17 October. Victoria Police said the young man was driving alone. He was airlifted towards hospital but died on the way. Police have not released his name, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or holds CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to come forward.
Support workers in Perth say homelessness is rising and spreading to new groups. Outreach workers say more couples, families and older people are seeking help. Vinnies WA reported a 36 per cent rise in demand over the past year in Joondalup, which it linked partly to family and domestic violence and higher rents. Some rough sleepers say suitable housing is hard to find, and pets can limit options. The state government said an extra $91.1 million was included in this year's budget for homelessness services.