Chance of a lifetime to help the poor
It is a chance of a lifetime for Townsville paramedic student Mat Kennedy to travel 8500km to help some of the poorest people in the world.
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Bushfires lead to native flower shortage
Townsville florists are struggling to keep up with local demand for native Australian flowers after the devastating bushfire season.
Townsville’s in for a rocking ‘great time’
Elton John’s long time guitarist Davey Johnstone plans to “rock people’s socks off” during Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
Young man’s 10-year battle to stay alive
A shock diagnoses of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia a decade ago left Damien Thompson in the fight for his young life.
North Queensland Club is the place to do business
Tradition runs deep at the North Queensland Club dating back to 1885 serving businesspeople across North Queensland as a premier location.
Brewers froth as beer tax soars
Kicking back with the Australian beverage of choice just became even more expensive than what it cost on the weekend.
Mozzie warning as risk of bites grows
Townsville parents are being asked to spray kids with repellent after an explosion in mosquito numbers after recent rain, as we reveal how many Ross River virus cases there were last week.
Dozens of bluebottles pulled from Townsville beaches
Sunday beachgoers have been confronted with an increased number of washed up bluebottles along popular Townsville beaches, as well as flowing into the marina.
Cotton on to new nappies
A Townsville mum’s business is redefining a once popular retro tradition for parents and how they care for their babies.
Castle Hill ‘dream flying site’ for extreme sport
Castle Hill could be the launching ground for a whole tourism drawcard, with a pitch to see paragliders descend off the rocky icon and land in Queens Gardens. See what council had to say >>
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