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
Townsville
“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.
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Alleged ATV driver charged over fatal Toolakea beach crash
A 24-year-old man is the second person to be charged over the fatal buggy crash which killed Jacob Ingles last year. Read the details.
Man charged over fire at facility housing sex offenders
A 38-year-old man allegedly set fire to a building that housed some of Queensland’s most notorious convicted sex offenders. Read the details.
‘Cross section of the community’: Full Moon Drum Circle to live on
As council budget cuts threatened free community events, the founder of a popular drum circle feared his might be next. Find out what made this gathering too important to lose.
‘It’s hard to get around other than on a scooter’: Hard truths dished out
Townsville needs to fix its CBD up fast if it wants to use Olympic coverage to slingshot itself into tourism stardom. Could a ferry be the answer?
‘Vilified’ SAS soldiers bring doco to Australia’s largest defence city
A powerful documentary about former SAS soldiers who believe they have been vilified over allegations of Afghanistan war crimes is showing in Townsville. Where you can see it.
NQ pollies bank on Crisafulli budget promises
North Queensland politicians are banking on Townsville and the region getting its fair share in the Crisafulli Government’s first budget.
Club ‘shocked’ at act of kindness as council donates mower
Council steps up to help football club after both of their mowers were stolen.
‘This will change the world’: Grand opening of Ayr’s macro-algal plant
After two years of construction, 13 years of talk, and even more spent dreaming, Ayr has opened the world’s first ‘algal’ water treatment plant. See why farmers and locals should be excited.
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