Murderer given life sentence for killing ‘kind’ father
The family of a man who was fatally stabbed by his roommate in a “savage” murder has shared the heartbreaking details that followed the beloved father’s death, as his killer was sentenced.
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NQ business attracts foodies with wine, whisky, degustations
If you wanted to broaden your culinary horizons, this Townsville business has got you covered with special tasting events that are delighting adventurous foodies. Find out more.
Two suffer life-threatening injuries in horror two-car crash
There are grave fears for the life of a man in a horror two-car crash on a rural North Queensland road. Read the update:
Man hospitalised after snakebite at Townsville residence
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at a Townsville property. See where.
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Bohle’s House of Horrors makes it on national TV
The Townsville Bulletins’ story of a completely trashed Bohle rental has gone national, with the landlord appearing on The Project and Channel 7.
‘Extremely personal to me’: Veteran, MP denies DVA job cuts
Federal MP for Herbert Phillip Thompson has denied claims that a Coalition government would cut jobs at the Department of Veteran Affairs, saying it is an ‘extremely personal’ issue to him.
Jury deliver verdict in roommate murder trial
After hours of deliberating a Townsville jury has delivered its verdict in the trial where a man claimed he stabbed and killed his roommate as a form of self-defence.
‘We have delivered’: Townsville MPs back Crisafulli’s stance on Adult Crime, Adult Time
Townsville’s MPs have defended the implementation of a new tranche of offences to the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, saying the LNP have ‘delivered’ in the fight against youth crime.
TICKETS ON SALE: Mount Isa Rodeo rises from the ashes
Tickets for the new-look Mount Isa Rodeo have gone on sale, and they’re 50 per cent cheaper than last year. See what else has changed.
‘Stupid’: Machete wielding man robs store, drives off in mum’s car
A 21-year-old man who robbed a popular tavern and deposited the money into his mum’s bank account has been sentenced in court after police found an empty money till with his fingerprints.
Concerns over rising insurance costs as council plans new flood mapping
While Townsville still continues to cop rain following widespread flooding, council has moved forward with new modelling of the flood hazard overlay mapping, with some councillors citing resident concerns over soaring insurance premiums.
NQ venue’s reopening to launch exciting new era for live music
Music fans should expect the ‘biggest year’ of live music ever seen in NQ, thanks to an iconic venue’s reopening and an ambitious venue booker. Find out who is playing.
NAMED: Former Qld cop walks free after sick airport security find
A former police officer who was stopped for baggage examination and found in possession of child abuse images has avoided jail time.
Teen accused of threatening child in late-night home invasion
A 16-year-old Gulliver boy has been charged following a terrifying break-in in Annandale, where he allegedly threatened a child with a multi-grip tool while trying to steal a car.
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