Houdini and Houdini II ‘cannot be removed’ from town lake
Houdini the elusive freshwater croc is officially staying in this small town’s recreational lake – alongside his new buddy, ‘Houdini II’. See what his growing fan club had to say.
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‘No one’s really trying to win that award’: Tonka’s hope to inspire the next generation
Cowboys Prop Sam McIntyre might have been nominated for a prestigious honour for his work in the community, but that’s not why he spends his time giving back. WATCH THE VIDEO
Our tobacco wars: Everything you need to know
“The black market is thriving.” One industry expert has summed up Qld’s battle against illegal tobacco. WHAT WE KNOW
Budget uniform shop closure hits struggling Townsville families
Families struggling with cost of living pressure are being urged to stock up on cheap school uniforms before a decades-old Townsville store closes soon. See why they’re closing.
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New $100m JCU facility wins international design gong
A new $100 million engineering facility at James Cook University in Townsville has won a prestigious international architecture and design award.
Qld cops land game-changing $150m pledge in state budget
Premier David Crisafulli has announced a major $150m investment for Qld police officers on the eve of the budget.
Down payments due on promises, CopperString this budget, TEL says
Townsville Enterprise will be combing the 2024/25 state budget for election promises to ensure the government is delivering for the region.
Mother on bail for cruelty to children charge
A woman who has been charged with cruelty to children will be released from custody and allowed to live with the alleged victim child.
‘Nasty’: Mystery nail discovered in packaged ALDI meal
Supermarket chain ALDI has confirmed that it is investigating after a rusty nail was allegedly discovered in a packaged meal sold in a Qld store.
‘Completely unacceptable’: Disabled Townsville woman calls out airlines discrimination
A Townsville woman living with quadriplegia is fighting for equal and fair air travel, after several airlines have denied her request to travel with her electric wheelchair.
Pimlico State High School students to perform at Sydney Opera House
Some of Pimlico State High School’s very best music students are set to grace the stage of one of Australia’s most iconic venues, the Sydney Opera House.
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
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