VIDEO: Warship explodes, dozens injured
An amphibious assault ship used in Australia’s largest military exercise has burst into flames, with an explosion injuring dozens of sailors and multiple civilians.
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There is a new Uber Eats competitor in Townsville, creating job opportunities while supporting local businesses.
City’s jewellery king puts down tools after sparkling success
After more than 60 years in the jewellery business, Graham Jackson will be saddened to walk out the doors for the last time.
Return to stadium sweet for Cowboys fans
Veteran Cowboys fans Fred and Paula Gillam were hugely relieved to be able to watch their favourite team play live after specifically buying an apartment in the city to be closer to the stadium.
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Man dies in fiery Bruce Hwy crash
A man has died in a horrific fiery crash on the Bruce Highway in what police have described as being a “high impact” collision.
New walking tracks to be extended
The walking trails being built on Mount Louisa have been extended by close to half a kilometre.
Cold snap brings chance of frosts for parts of NQ
Townsville is likely to shiver through its coldest day of the year tomorrow as a weather system from the state’s south delivers a chance of frosts as far north as Mackay.
Volunteer army is rallying to clear cars
One humble man will lead a small army of volunteers to clean up the wrecks of burned out and stolen cars ruining the bush and waterways.
Coldest day of the year looming: BOM warns
Townsville has been warned to prepare for what is likely going to be the coldest day of the year as a wintry blast hits the state.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/keagan-elder/page/22