What Burdekin residents can expect on their rates bill
The Burdekin Shire Council have opted to raise rates and charges this year to cover the cost of running the region. See how much extra you’ll be paying.
Townsville
Family hit by painful death of daughter in plea to honour mum of three
The family of a woman found dead near railway tracks has made a heartfelt plea for help with the costs of her funeral and raising her three beautiful children.
Qld’s public service battleground: Oversized or undervalued?
The life of public servants remains the ultimate contrast – the engine room of Queensland but one that comes with endless criticism. SPECIAL REPORT
The Today Show heads to beloved rodeo, land valuations loom
A roundup of all NQ council meetings – bringing the Today Show to town, more wagon adventures, a crack down on long-term free campers, and a potential new freehold station. FULL REPORT.
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“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.
Woman in ‘bizarre’ sex scheme robbery
A woman who was involved in trying to trick a man into sex services before robbing him at a shopping centre has been sentenced months on from her co-offender.
‘Immense fear’: Serial child criminal’s appeal fails
A serial child criminal who pleaded guilty to more than 70 offences has had his appeal against an “excessive” jail sentence rejected by Queensland’s top court.
Townsville man dies in E-scooter incident; witnesses sought
A Townsville man has succumbed to his injuries after an E-scooter incident earlier this month.
A ‘misconception’ coal on its way out
The man behind one of North Qld’s biggest mines says it’s a misconception coal is on its way out, because “billions of poor people” are demanding cheap power to help them defeat poverty.
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.
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