‘I sliced my leg on the Wednesday and on the Friday I had it cut off’
After accidentally cutting himself while gardening, the last thing this tough-as-nails bloke thought would that it would cost him his leg, and nearly his life. Watch the video.
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Housing project helping young adults develop ‘life skills’ and stay in work
A Cowboys legend has helped launch supportive housing for Indigenous Australian youth from regional Qld stay in Townsville for work. Here’s how it works.
Resort land up for auction over unpaid rates
Part of a popular resort on Magnetic Island will go under the hammer due to unpaid rates. Here’s why.
‘The worst I’ve ever been in my life’: Flood disease wipes man’s memory
An ex-army Bluewater man is exhausted after battling a flood disease that left him unable to recall weeks of treatment.
‘They’re ruining our lives’: Kids threaten to run over man in shocking stolen car attack
A man who has endured four weeks of youth crime already has said ‘the time for bullish-t is done’ after watching a man be almost killed defending his neighbour. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Terrifying’: Townsville hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake
Geoscience Australia says the “relatively shallow”, 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Townsville on Saturday night was felt as far as 300 kilometres from its epicentre. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘The quality of music is insane’: Homegrown act returning to NQ after big honour
It might just be a couple of blokes from Townsville and Mackay, but SAME PAINS is making waves in the Queensland music industry.
‘Very heartwarming’: Bid to save turtles at rare hatch site
Townsville City Council put in place measures to help baby turtles find their way to the ocean after residents raised the alarm about a looming hatch that could have ended in disaster.
‘Couldn’t leave them hungry’: Paramedic’s fight for stranded community
Experienced paramedic Jim Overall has spent the past five days supplying resources and equipment to residents of flood-ravaged Forrest Beach.
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