Running club goes red for Townsville Women’s Centre
The ‘Hash House Harriers’ – a group of running club friends who dress up in red for charity – have donated their 2024 proceeds to the Townsville Women’s Centre.
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JCU reef scientist goes global after plumbing the depths
Fascinated by the mysteries of the deep, a James Cook University researcher has received recognition for her work with underwater robots. Read how they are helping.
Expressions of interest open to save iconic Isa Rodeo event
To ensure the southern hemisphere’s largest rodeo event continues in 2025, expressions are being sought for partners and sponsorship. Find out how you can help.
In pictures: Thousands have bucking good time at PBR finals
More than 10,000 fans gathered in Townsville to get a taste of bull-riding action at the 2024 PBR Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals. Check out our photo gallery.
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‘At all costs’: 1RAR’s redemption after DoG Cup silver
1RAR has claimed a back-to-back win of 3rd Brigade’s military skills competition after a healthy rivalry pushed them past their limits. However one unlikely regiment out shot infantry in one test, find out which.
Rugby to rap: How injury kickstarted Cowboys’ music career
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‘Suspicious’ man approaches little girl outside school
A concerned parent has raised the alarm after a ‘sickening’ incident where a young girl was approached by a ‘suspicious’ man outside Southern Cross Catholic College.
The Qld towns living in grip of terrifying crime wave
Crime rates in parts of regional Queensland have skyrocketed to more than four times those of metropolitan areas. CHECK YOUR AREA
Inspiring story of doctor fighting for health equality in the bush
A doctor who came to Australia as a refugee says growing up in a war zone taught him important lessons about wellbeing. Now he’s using his experience to improve healthcare in the bush.
Smallwood talks bush health gaps, youth crime ‘myths’
After 40 years on the frontline in remote Indigenous communities, retired nurse and midwife Gracelyn Smallwood is ready to take the stage at the Bush Summit and talk about the shocking healthcare gaps in the bush that city folk wouldn’t believe.
Wild Qld tourist attraction that’s like stepping into Jurassic Park
The whole experience is like Jurassic Park: You’re given tea in an enamel mug, shown a brief documentary and then climb aboard a train of side-by-side vehicles for a safari.
Where can I go? How do I get help? Your Qld housing questions answered
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