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Samantha HealyQLD Regional Real Estate Editor

Samantha Healy has been a News Corp journalist for nearly 14 years, having covered everything from crime and court to natural disasters and the downright bizarre. Her roles have included North QLD Correspondent, Townsville Bulletin Digital Editor and QLD Real Estate Editor.

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Revealed: The QLD ‘supercharged’ suburbs poised for MORE growth

More than a third of Australia’s ‘supercharged’ property suburbs are located in the Sunshine State, with Queensland the ‘go-to’ state for high-net buyers with $10m-plus to splash.

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A bidding war erupted over this Newport unit, which sold for $1.58m

Virtual buying: ‘Time of the essence’ for hot Qld property

Such is the appetite for Queensland real estate, virtual bidding wars for the Sunshine State’s hottest properties may be here to stay, regardless of the borders reopening.

QLD

Robyn Sinclair and Doug Newnham with their two kids Evie 4yrs and Jessie 2yrs (blue dress ), kids are Sinclair-Newnham . Pic Annette Dew

One family’s home hunt in QLD’s ‘wild west’ property market

When this Queensland family began the hunt for their first home, they never expected the be confronted by a “feeding frenzy”, likening the current market to the “wild west”.

Cairns

Youth on the roof of Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. Picture: DOMANII CAMERON

Investigation launched into detention centre riot

UPDATE 5PM: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has said a full investigation will take place into last night’s Cleveland Youth Detention Centre riot.WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE.

Townsville

Big Slim hails festival fans

TOWNSVILLE’S diverse cultural heritage will be celebrated this week, with five days of festivities staring tomorrow.

Townsville

Stab victim to find rest

THE partner of a man stabbed to death at Hermit Park last month has won the right to cremate the man she loved.

QLD News

TSV Generic Emergency Services. Police, Ambulance, Fire, QFRS, Crocodile warning sign, Handcuffs, Police tape, Lights, Police Aware, Fire Hose, Fire kit, Rescue, Radio, Lifepac, Ambulance kit, Markings.

Spectators brawl at junior league grand final

POLICE were called to a junior rugby league grand final this morning after parents and spectators stormed the field and began brawling.

Cairns

Politicians at the scene David Kempton, Michael Trout and Gavin King. Kuranda residents are calling for the closure of a boot camp residential facility after its 2 residents broke out and terrorised neighbours last night.

Boot camps’ budget bungle

LNP’s boot camp fiasco continues after revelations of contract variations, bizarre payments and financial incentives in North Queensland.

Townsville

Set of scales in studio. Justice. Law. Legal. Generic image.

Psychologist reprimanded

A FORMER Townsville forensic psychologist has been reprimanded for unprofessional conduct after he kissed a junior administrative officer in 2009.

Cairns

Monsoon weather looms over FNQ

THE skies may be clear but that could all change in the New Year.

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