Plans for drastic overhaul of Qld sexual assault laws
‘Good character’ evidence should be limited and a new aggravating factor for rape and sexual assault offences against children introduced, a new report has recommended.
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Chopper to restock Ingham Woolies until roads reopen
Pallets of drinking water and essential groceries, have been flown into Ingham today by an ADF Chinook as the community remains isolated by floodwaters. Watch the video.
FLOODY LEGENDS: Champions of NQ wild weather event
From an Aussie music star who jumped behind a busy cafe counter along The Strand to help serve customers to all the local legends who filled a sandbag or rescued someone from floodwaters, these are the heroes from North Queensland.
‘It’s a disaster’: Crushers fear six-figure loss as floodwaters recede
Severe flooding has devastated Ingham’s Herbert River Crushers and other North Queensland sports clubs, causing extensive damage. As communities assess the losses, some fear six-figure repair costs. Read on for the full impact and response.
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Closing down sale: End of era for Townsville fashion retailer
The collapse of a massive retail group has claimed another casualty with its Townsville ‘mega store’ slashing prices in a closing down sale. See where.
Could a Dutton victory force Qld into a uranium U-turn?
The Queensland Government might not be keen to lift its nuclear ban, but if Peter Dutton claims victory in this year’s federal election, the state could face pressure to reconsider its stance.
The ‘big no-no’ water police want you to avoid this long weekend
With Townsville’s waterways set to come alive this long weekend, police are urging locals to make safety their top priority to avoid any tragedies on the water. Here are the top tips you need to remember.
NQ gets cashed up to take on feral pig menace
Pest control in North Queensland is set to ramp up with the state government rolling out $117m for land, water, and biodiversity programs across the state. Find out more.
‘Very humbling’: Townsville doc given highest honour
The Indian government has given a Townsville doctor one of the country’s highest national honours after dedicating his career to eradicating women’s health issues in the developing world.
‘Stalking people’: 3.5m saltwater croc removed from NQ river
A large saltwater crocodile at the centre of a cruel poaching investigation was ‘stalking people’ including turf farm workers prior to its capture. See the latest photos.
Project helps bridge the gap to ‘terrifying’ and ‘exciting’ future
A program training the next generation of actors has been preparing these three young North Queenslanders for life on and off the stage at Australia’s premier acting schools.
‘Severed to the tendon’: Man jailed for terrifying carjacking attempt
A young man who stabbed a university student in a car park causing him to undergo surgery in a shocking attempt to steal his car has been sentenced.
Townsville army prepares for biggest training year since WWII
Army history will be made in 2025 with more countries than ever taking part in Ex. Talisman Sabre and 3rd Brigade receiving the first of its new equipment. Check out what the year has in store.
The real secret to NQ town’s flying-fox-free success story
Often pointed to as the Holy Grail of flying fox dispersals, we find out what actually happened in Ingham’s 2020 bat dispersal, and what the true secret to success was.
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