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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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.
Man charged over death of JCU medical student
Police have charged a man over a tragic fatal crash on the Bruce Highway that led to a car bursting into flames.
Respected NQ priest pleads guilty to drink driving
A high-profile North Queensland priest has fronted court on a drink-drive charge.
‘Selfie deaths’: Waterfall warning after tragedies
A senior North Queensland academic is warning of the hidden dangers of waterfalls ahead of the Australia Day long weekend after a shocking number of recent fatalities.
The 25 year old keeping a dying trade alive
A Townsville man is dedicating his time to preserving the traditional skill and keeping the Australian craft alive.
Judges tip their hat to Ardo’s fine-dining restaurants
Townsville’s luxury hotel has received a late first birthday surprise as their restaurants get recognised as two of the best in the country. Find out why they received the prestigious honour.
‘Slap in the face’: Rape victims forgotten in Crisafulli’s law reforms
Serial juvenile car thieves could spend more time in prison than teenagers found guilty of rape in Queensland. Survivors are backing calls for the government to cover it under its ‘adult time, adult crime’ laws. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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