New Queen St deli brings ‘slice of Europe’ to Ayr
A vacant shop in Ayr is coming alive with hard-to-find European delicacies as Mary Wegert prepares to take the plunge into small business with ‘Slice of Europe’.
Townsville
Why 2032 Olympic sailing ‘needs to be in North Queensland’
With the backdrop of Magnetic Island and glorious mid-year conditions, Townsville is the perfect option to host the 2032 Olympic sailing events, experts say. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Streets shut after corrosive chemical spill
An exclusion zone has been set up in Bohle as emergency services clean up a chemical spill after a 500-litre barrel of corrosive liquid was punctured overnight. Read the details.
Mapped: How far you have to move to find affordable rent
Renters are being forced further and further out of the Brisbane CBD and main regional centres amid predictions the situation will not improve for at least three years. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB
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GONE: Beam e-scooters booted from Townsville
Townsville City Council has ended its agreement with purple e-scooter company Beam Mobility, following the lead of other Australian cities. Think it was the right call? HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR POLL.
Mum’s warning as ‘non-pro sport’ husband battles deadly brain disease
A brave North Queensland mother of two young boys is speaking out about the dangers of CTE as her husband, a former avid sportsman, fights a losing battle against the fatal brain disease.
‘We must improve’: Councillor’s heartfelt plea on city’s crime crisis
Townsville Councillor Suzy Batkovic has issued a impassioned plea for more to be done about the city’s festering crime crisis after a shocking incident where a pregnant mum was terrorised by car thieves.
Groundbreaking program launches to inspire future leaders
A new leadership program aiming to inspire and empower change makers of the future has been launched by Volunteering North Queensland. Here’s how to get involved.
‘In with the old’: Vintage store cultivating cult-like following
A preloved clothing store in Townsville’s CBD is celebrating all things quirky after the owner wanted to replicate stores in Australia’s capital cities. Find out why people are obsessed.
Female vets urged to take charge of their health
Veterans’ charity Mates4Mates is empowering female veterans and Defence family members to step up and prioritise their health this Women’s Health Week. Find out more.
Damning report reveals cost of fixing bloody Bruce Hwy
A Qld economist says order to bring the Bruce Hwy between Cairns and Gympie to a five-star rating in line other regional parts of the country, it could cost the state $20bn.
Veteran sleepout sparks fresh calls for more housing
Veteran Garth Murray and his loyal assistance dog, Max, were among those who spent a night on the streets in Townsville to raise awareness about the growing crisis of homeless veterans.
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