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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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QLD

REAL ESTATE: Harmony's first residents - Ben Francis and Caisa Tottszer.

First residents start off community

THE first residents have staked their claim in what will eventually be a $3 billion Sunshine Coast community.

QLD

Buderim’s most centrally located freehold home and land development is clocking up the milestones, with Sage Landing developers HMR Projects reporting the project is now 60 per cent sold.

Downsizers stay close to home

EMPTY nesters have snapped up homes in a Sunshine Coast development, with 100 per cent of buyers from the local area.

South West

City views attracts interest

A FAMILY looking to downsize purchased this immaculate home with city views.

North

Hamptons in the Valley

Described as the “Hamptons in the Valley”, this expansive property is being sold due to a change in the owner’s employment circumstances.

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.

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