‘Pinching myself’: From the Laurie Spina Shield to the NRL
Some of the Cowboys emerging young guns and NQ favourites took to the field in the Laurie Spina Shield – now, the next generation is following in their footsteps.
Townsville
Houdini and Houdini II ‘cannot be removed’ from town lake
Houdini the elusive freshwater croc is officially staying in this small town’s recreational lake – alongside his new buddy, ‘Houdini II’. See what his growing fan club had to say.
‘No one’s really trying to win that award’: Tonka’s hope to inspire the next generation
Cowboys Prop Sam McIntyre might have been nominated for a prestigious honour for his work in the community, but that’s not why he spends his time giving back. WATCH THE VIDEO
Our tobacco wars: Everything you need to know
“The black market is thriving.” One industry expert has summed up Qld’s battle against illegal tobacco. WHAT WE KNOW
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1300 dead: Worst road toll in 15 years a national ‘crisis’
Australia has recorded its highest road death toll in 15 years, amid fresh warnings. SEE THE MAP
“No level playing field”: Tough fight for NQ’s copper industry coming
The state could be one step closer to reducing copper processing facilities in Queensland after state and federal ministers visited the Mt Isa smelter in recent days.
Huge win for RMHC as Idol urges NQ to donate
With 400 guests turning up to support the effort, the Ronald McDonaold House Charity of North Australia’s 18th Annual Gala has blown past expectations, with the silent auction raising ‘significantly more’ than last year’s venture.
Bartlett Park Rodeo 2025: Over 150 pics of the action
Organisers of the Bartlett Park Rodeo have thanked the community for an outstanding turnout, with record numbers of attendees and nominations.
Woman in ‘bizarre’ sex scheme robbery
A woman who was involved in trying to trick a man into sex services before robbing him at a shopping centre has been sentenced months on from her co-offender.
‘Immense fear’: Serial child criminal’s appeal fails
A serial child criminal who pleaded guilty to more than 70 offences has had his appeal against an “excessive” jail sentence rejected by Queensland’s top court.
Townsville man dies in E-scooter incident; witnesses sought
A Townsville man has succumbed to his injuries after an E-scooter incident earlier this month.
A ‘misconception’ coal on its way out
The man behind one of North Qld’s biggest mines says it’s a misconception coal is on its way out, because “billions of poor people” are demanding cheap power to help them defeat poverty.
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