‘It was this gushing sound’: Woman’s fear as floodwaters rise
A woman and her daughter were trapped in their home on the banks of a rampaging NQ for six days because of the fear of what was lurking beneath murky floodwaters.
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Artist explores the pressures of motherhood
Ceramic artist Ruby Yu-Lu Yeh explores the pressures of motherhood in her award-winning piece, blending personal experiences and cultural reflections. ‘Of Motherhood’ is on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery until February 16 as part of the North Queensland Ceramic Awards.
WATCH: Driver found stranded on ute roof in raging floodwaters
A North Queensland man is lucky to be alive after being swept off the road and stranded on the roof of his ute in raging floodwaters for hours — until heroic swift water firefighters came to his rescue. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Farmer crosses flood water in tractor to deliver fruits, vegetables
A Crystal Creek fruit and vegetable farmer has used a tractor to get fresh food across flood waters and isoated communities.
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No reprieve: NQ to swelter into next week
North Queenslanders will need to find ways to stay cool with severe heatwave conditions expected stay in place right through the weekend. See how hot it will get.
One arrested after alleged early morning break and enter
Police are searching for two remaining offenders after a surf and skate store was allegedly broken into. Read the latest.
‘You were an achiever my friend’: Engineer, historian behind NQ icon dies
One of the legends behind Townsville’s Castle Hill Saint has been remembered for his rich life as an engineer, Mackay historian and author.
CCTV footage of alleged break-in at Velocity 21
Police have arrested a juvenile after two alleged break and enters at a skate and surf shop. CCTV footage shows multiple young people in the…
‘Perfect opportunity’: Plans revealed for new brewery project
The family behind Townsville Brewing Co are hitting copy-paste with an exciting new project featuring a distillery, brewery, sampling room, and drive-through bottlo. See where it will go.
‘I might not be here now’: Veteran’s journey to Invictus
A Townsville veteran who grappled with post-traumatic stress disorder and was medically discharged has carved out a new path after signing on to represent Australia in the Invictus games.
Court wrap: Inmate accused of attempted murder, alleged shooter in court
An inmate from Townsville Women’s Correctional accused of trying to kill other prisoners and a man alleged to have shot someone in a road rage incident were among those in court recently.
Special honour for long-serving council employee
Ken Armitage has been working with Townsville City Council for almost half a century, now he’s being honoured for his service.
The fitness business helping NQ kids and veterans crush goals
Helping our kids get active, taking athletes to the next level, and empowering our veterans, this Townsville fitness business has just relocated. See where.
Qld’s confronting health problem we can’t fix
Queensland’s health system is facing a new challenge – how it can be solved remains a riddle.
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