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.
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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.
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Schools trade loyalty for cash as two family businesses close
Money talks when it comes to Townsville schools selecting uniform suppliers, with well-paying corporations being preferenced over local businesses. See how it played a hand in two business closures.
‘I told him just pour fuel on me and burn me down’
The autopsy of a woman who suffered “unsurvivable” burns to nearly 100 per cent of her body has left question marks surrounding her death. Find out why.
‘Clock is ticking’: Last hopes for mine rescue deal
Time is running out to solve the crisis facing the North and North West copper industry. Here’s why.
NAMED: Alleged driver of buggy charged after fatal crash
The alleged driver of an ATV that rolled on a North Queensland beach, killing a passenger, has been named in court for the first time.
Massive pigs run wild at night in tiny NQ town
Townsville City Council has revealed how it is going to combat a wild pig problem in the northern suburbs as more properties are damaged.
Suspended Mayor puts his money where his mouth is
Suspended Mayor Troy Thompson reveals ‘transparent’ move amid pay rise debate.
Revealed: The shocking toll youth crime is taking on North Qlders
People are living in fear, setting up complex security systems and looking over their shoulder when they’re walking through shopping centre carparks. This is the true cost of the region’s crime crisis.
End of era: Long-running NQ clothing manufacturer closes
After providing school uniforms to generations of Townsville students, Georgio Clothing has called it a day, blaming a corporate takeover of the uniform market. Find out more.
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