‘Make respectful choices’: Schoolboy’s art inspires change
10-year-old Innocent Muhindo is encouraging others to be more respectful, after creating a short storyboard titled ‘The Mirror of the Heart’.
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Qld’s holiday season shame – and the plan to end the pain
Queensland’s road shame over Christmas has been revealed, though there are plans to stop the rot.
Get job ready: Business offers 17 free training opportunities
Staying true to a promise to his grandmother, a Townsville businessman is offering free training to 17 school leavers, unemployed, or under-employed people. Find out more.
Biggest Townsville headlines from May 2024
The month of May began with headlines focused on then Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson and ended with him.
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‘Hoping for a Christmas miracle’: Calls to locate missing deaf dog
Kalyca Hendren is praying a Christmas miracle will reunite her with 4-year-old dog Thea before Christmas. Find out how you can help.
‘Increased risk’: Locals urged to protect themselves from mosquitoes
Queensland’s chief health officer is warning locals about the dangers of mosquito viruses such as Ross River, following the recent surge of rain. Read how you can protect yourself.
Maverick MP backs $2m direction to save the local rodeo
Bob Katter agrees with the State Government’s decision to give $2m in state funding to a local council to restore its major rodeo event. Not everyone is convinced.
Workers needed: NQ’s $600m jet fuel plant reaches next stage
A Townsville project looking to transform bioethanol into jet fuel and diesel has entered the next phase, but it needs 1100 workers to become reality. Get the latest update.
Meet Santa at Charters Towers this Christmas
Local artist Zakariah Martin-Taylor spent 150 hours creating a two metre tall Santa, which has been unveiled at Goldtower Central.
Critically injured teen highlights e-scooter Xmas gift risk
As a Townsville teenager fights for life after crashing his e-scooter, police have urged parents to reconsider giving them as Christmas gifts. Read the alarming statistics.
Police dogs honoured with prestigious award
Townsville Police Service have recognised two police dogs for playing a critical role in the community. Read their stories.
Biggest headlines from March 2024
Townsville went to the polls to elect a new mayor, flooded the Queensland Country Bank Stadium to see record-breaking artist P!nk and also remembered some of the region’s beloved members in tragic events. Here’s the biggest headlines from March 2024.
Your guide to essential holiday shopping hours
Essential stores across Townsville will be operating on reduced hours over Christmas and New Years, see whether your local stores will be affected.
‘Critically important’: Time to start cyclone preparations now
As the threat of cyclones looms large, North Queenslanders should start preparing their houses, pets, and insurance for future severe weather. Read the important advice.
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