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Drug mule jailed after meth bust in Bunnings ute
A man who was linked to a massive crime syndicate, used a hire car to drive to Cairns and back to Townsville for a drug drop. Here’s how it unfolded.
‘Short-sighted’: Labor blasts LNP over crime-fighting fail
The state Labor party is refusing to let the LNP government get away with its “outrageous decision” to scrap North Queensland’s engine immobiliser trial.
Government clarifies stance on Queensland’s coal royalties
The state government has set the record straight on its plans for coal royalties after a comment by Resource Minister Dale Last hinted at changes. Find out whether they’ll be slashed.
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Friday drenching for NQ with flood watch, flash flooding risk
Keep your umbrella handy because NQ is going to be soaked over the coming days, with flash flooding warnings in place. Check out the latest forecast, which includes Christmas Day.
’An opportunity we cannot waste’: 20-year Qld tourism plan unveiled
Hoping to capitalise on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the state government have announced their plan to showcase Queensland as a tourism hot spot, saying Townsville is a vital part of the plan.
Mount Isa residents chased for debts Optus created, ACCC says
Optus is being taken to court by the ACCC for allegedly signing unemployed, disabled and ‘vulnerable’ Mount Isa customers onto excessive and incorrect payment plans.
Locals urged to give the gift of life this Christmas
Launching their Christmas Blood Blitz campaign, the Australian Red Cross are looking for more plasma donations, due to an ageing population causing the demand to be at an all time-high.
Doctor’s ‘serious’ toy warning this Christmas
Christmas can be a memorable time of year, but one Townsville doctor wants it to be memorable for the right reasons. Read the best ways to protect your child from hazardous toys.
‘I nearly died’: Malayta’s haunting words weeks prior to drowning
The teen had swam in the same river he tragically drowned in just weeks prior to his death the Inquest Findings have revealed. See all the final observations following the extensive review.
Palm Island training centre honoured with national award
A culturally safe training and employment centre on Palm Island is celebrating after taking out silver at a national training awards night.
Rising sprint star Uwezo Lubenda races journo
The fastest 15-year-old sprinter in Queensland, Uwezo Lubenda, chases down Townsville Bulletin sports journalist Patrick Woods in a 100m race…
‘Affordable’: Hundreds more homes to tackle housing shortage
A new 292-home community for the over 50s has been announced for Townsville, helping address the housing shortage by encouraging residents to downsize. Find out where it will go.
Workers sacked as BPIC changes spark construction chaos
Construction workers have been sacked days before Christmas after the state government tore up a tender to upgrade a Qld hospital.
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