Rescue helicopter needed after woman seriously injured by cow
The rescue helicopter has flown to the aid of a woman who was seriously injured by a cow at a property west of Townsville on Thursday afternoon. Read the latest update.
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‘Cowardly thugs’ break into retirement home
A 14-year-old boy was on bail for driving stolen cars when he broke into a 92-year-old disabled man’s unit, who was unable to speak and stole from him.
Mum’s bureaucracy battle after son dies in house fire
A mother who held her son’s hand as he died of burns from a mystery double-fatal house fire in Townsville 10 months ago, says she has been battling bureaucracy ever since.
Cost of living crisis: Gap between regional and urban areas widening
With more North Queenslanders than ever struggling to put food on the table, a new distribution centre is set to provide immediate assistance to more than 2000 families across Townsville and beyond.
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‘Wanted to do more’: How love of helping drove newest doctor
A drive to help others in difficult circumstances has led a former neonatal nurse to transition to a first year doctor for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Police release CCTV footage of Monday and Wednesday ram raids
CCTV footage has been released showing the moment a stolen vehicle was used to ram raid businesses across Townsville early Monday and Wednesday morning.
‘Feelings they had bottled up’: Ceramics piece claims major prize
Ruby Yu-Lu Yeh’s ceramic piece ‘Of Motherhood’ has taken home the major prize at the North Queensland Ceramic Awards, but the meaning behind the art is more than meets the eye.
List: The broken Bruce Highway promises that still haunt us
It’s Queensland’s biggest traffic carrier – and one of the nation’s deadliest roads. This is the story of all the calls for upgrades through the years. SPECIAL REPORT
Qld Defence Force members jailed over stealing meals from dining halls
Three Queensland members have been hauled before the court charged over a scam that saw them claiming meals at defence mess halls, with two given jail sentences.
‘Big, bold promises’: North Queensland MP says concerns still stand on youth crime rates
KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto is calling on the Crisafulli government to act on their ‘big, bold promises’ made on youth crime, citing concerns over youth crime rates despite recent arrest data being released.
‘Hit the ground running’: Jim’s Driving School opens in Townsville
He started as a teacher in the military. Now, Daniel Waller is using his passion for teaching to help launch Jim’s Driving School in Townsville. Read his story.
Revealed: All the Qld projects in Albo’s latest $260m cash splash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pre-election spending spree continues in Queensland on Wednesday, as he unveils a $260m funding boost for a spate of infrastructure projects.
Dutton chipped over silence on Bruce Highway funding figure
The federal government has called out Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s refusal to match Labor’s $7.2bn funding pledge for the Bruce Highway ahead of the looming election.
Church program helps connect youth with country
A Townsville church is helping develop future First Nation’s leaders in the community through a mentoring program, with support from a not-for-profit organisation.
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