In pictures: Derby Day at Flinders Lane raises funds for charity
Derby Day was held in style at Townsville’s Flinders Lane, with proceeds supporting charity Fuel for Schools.
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New minister’s plan to solve our city’s ‘crime crisis’
Minister for Youth Justice Laura Gerber has outlined the time frame for the LNP’s plan to end Townsville’s status as the ‘epicentre of the crime crisis’.
Taxi driver held at knifepoint grabbed his attacker ‘by the neck’
A young man who pulled a knife on a 45-year-old taxi driver ended up losing the fight, falling from the taxi, dropping ID, and being punched by a West End Hotel patron – all in quick order.
Rotary and Leagues Club join forces to help Cowboys fan in need
Donating $5000 to a Townsville family in need, the Cowboys Leagues Club has followed the lead of the Rotary Club who have donated $15,000 to help a Cowboys fan who lives with cerebral palsy.
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‘Do the right thing’: Traditional owners join fight to save Reef HQ
Traditional owners in Townsville are joining the fight to save Reef HQ, calling on the federal government to pony up the full amount needed to rebuild the facility. Here’s why.
Green and golden glory as Aussies smash through at Triathlon Multisport Championships
Townsville’s World Triathlon Multisport Championships podium was adorned in green and gold on Sunday after Australians claimed top-three positions in the women’s age-group duathlon.
Qld’s strange rules, loopholes you don’t know about
Queensland has some truly bizarre rules – and even more bizarre battles have been fought over them.
Regional Qld’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure blackhole
Project delays and red tape are significantly burdening regional and rural areas, local councils say, as neglected infrastructure projects continue to pile up. SEE THE LIST
Postcode privilege: QLD suburbs topping NDIS autism payments
People with autism in some Queensland suburbs fork out tens of thousands of dollars more for NDIS services than others. See map to compare.
‘May be a result of bycatch’: Hundreds of dead fish wash up
A mass fish death across multiple Bowen beaches has alarmed locals, and the finger is being pointed at fishing trawlers spotted in the area. See what the DAF had to say.
Gallery: Townsville gets medieval in raucous adventure
Greg Oliff made sure to polish and dust off his armour before venturing on his quest from Ingham down to the inaugural Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival where he joined thousands for the sell-out event.
Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival: See all the pictures
There was plenty of steel, honour and adventure to be found at the first ever medieval and fantasy festival held in Townsville.
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