Major Qld mine operations on brink, 17k jobs in jeopardy
Jarrod Bleiije says Glencore “owe it” to the people of Mount Isa and Townsville to look after its workers as the mining giant prepares to pause its major operations in Queensland.
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Century of service: Top comms cops mark major milestones
Two NQ police communications operators with a century of experience between them have marked two major milestones.
‘Do you want to die?’: Woman torches partner’s $350k yacht
Chilling details can be revealed about the moment a woman doused her partner’s yacht in fuel and set it on fire before water police begged her to jump in the water.
New details of alleged kidnapping on remote Qld highway revealed
The case of a man alleged to have abducted a nurse on a remote Qld highway has been mentioned for the first time in court since he was charged.
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Heartbreak as beloved volunteer Vic serves his final ace in NQ
After outstanding contributions to the Rotary markets, tennis, and the broader community, a beloved Townsville volunteer has bid the city a sad farewell. Read about his wonderful life.
Bully’s Best Of revamp recognises the people that make it
Townsville’s favourite gym, cafe, teacher or trainer will all be decided by you and celebrated like never before, in a promise to support local businesses and people.
Townsville’s fight against anti-social behaviour revealed
NQ business and community leaders are hoping to crack down on anti-social behaviour with a new workshop to brainstorm ideas.
Bengal cat and a pigeon in pants share nomad life in caravan
Meet the woman who’s caravanning around Australia full-time with her pet cat and a pigeon. See how she makes it work.
‘Stacked’ card for QWA’s first adults-only event
North Queensland wrestlers will be out in force to stamp their dominance and repel a southern invasion this Saturday.
‘Critical test’: Advocate challenges Labor over MP’s coal stance
Supporting 9000 jobs across NQ, the coal industry has fired up after a Labor MP attended an anti-coal campaign meeting. See why the gauntlet has been thrown down.
‘We own the night’: Allied combat troops seize NQ town
A spectacular night-time air drop involving 335 US paratroopers dropped into tiny NQ town in a daring night-time raid. See the video, picture gallery>>
In photos: networking breakfast unites business community
The Table NQ celebrated the end of the financial year with 80 local small businesses at their Networking Breakfast.
Man walks free after rape appeal win
The son of a well-known outback Qld family will walk free from jail where he has remained since he was found guilty of rape last year after a successful appeal overturned his convictions.
Crossing Australia in a Harley, V-Strom and Indian Chieftain
Three NQ motorcyclists are preparing to ride to WA as part of the Long Ride for cancer – and they’ll be the most committed group in the country, travelling 5,200km to reach the finish line.
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