Firefighters rescue two people from burning backpackers' hostel in Bowen in north QueenslandBy Jenae Madden and Emma JohnsonABC Tropical NorthTopic:Fires49m ago49 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 9:23pmabc.net.au/news/two-rescued-burning-hostel-bowen-north-queensland/105232126Link copiedShareShare articleFirefighters have rescued two people from a burning backpackers' hostel in Bowen in north Queensland.Emergency services responded to calls of a blaze on Gordon Street in the town's centre at 3:30am.The building was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived. Three crews managed to get the fire under control by 4:40am but were unable to salvage the building.Police said it was unclear what sparked the fire and would continue their investigations.Posted 49m ago49 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 9:23pm, updated 28m ago28 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 9:43pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A graphic shows a defence tank and aircraft over a map of Australia.There's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he'll have seat at the tableTopic:Political Parties and MovementsPhoto shows shac tealFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese takes a selfie with the public on a street.Popular nowThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonData shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A graphic shows a defence tank and aircraft over a map of Australia.Holmes à Court fuels movement that denies he'll have seat at the tableTopic:Political Parties and MovementsPhoto shows shac tealRelated topicsBowenFiresPoliceRegional CommunitiesTop StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he'll have seat at the tableTopic:Political Parties and MovementsFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsJust InDe Minaur powers through at Madrid as Djokovic pulls out of Italian OpenTopic:Tennis9m ago9 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 10:02pmSome HESTA members 'caught unawares' by super fund outageTopic:Superannuation31m ago31 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 9:40pmChinese community urges rethink on Labor, Coalition's Darwin Port plansTopic:Australian Federal Elections33m ago33 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 9:38pmFishing rod returned to owner 40 years after it was lost at seaTopic:Recreational Fishing34m ago34 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 9:38pmMore Just InBack to top