Savvy socials — 28 June, 2014
Savvy socials — 28 June, 2014
Townsville
Two taken to hospital, crews on scene of Black River fire
A fast-moving grass fire is burning near Black River, with residents warned to prepare to leave. LATEST.
Meth dealers messy excuse before jail
A drug dealer who was at his supplier’s house when he got caught told police the supply messages on his phone were for ‘home brew’ sales.
‘It’s growing so much’: NDIS-spec housing boom in Townsville
For the first time ever, Townsville has its own ‘disability housing specialist’, hired to help residents make their way into the growing market of NDIS-spec homes. Take a tour.
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Heartbreak to Healing: A mother’s journey through poetry
After the tragic loss of her son to suicide, Shona Likely turned to poetry for healing. Her anthology, “I feel I am a burden,” shares her journey of grief and recovery. The book aims to raise awareness about suicide and inspire others to speak out about mental health struggles.
Bizarre detail of alleged killer’s past emerges as Mackay shooting probe continues
Police have praised the bravery of two young girls who fled a vehicle where a woman was shot to raise the alarm. It comes as a bizarre detail of the alleged killer’s past is revealed.
‘That is petty’: Mayor under fire for social media conduct
Queensland’s council watchdog has advised Townsville’s embattled mayor Troy Thompson to reacquaint himself with the code of conduct after multiple complaints were lodged concerning his use of social media.
LandCruiser army rallies for teen with heart-sized tumour
A legally blind North Queensland legend has helped bring some much-needed joy to the life of an 18-year-old cancer patient with an epic LandCruiser convoy around Townsville. This is his story.
NAFA artist shares deeply personal meaning behind music
A Victorian based singer songwriter will be performing at NAFA for the first time this year as she opens up about her husband’s health battle and how it impacted her music.
‘Lives in danger’: Staffer stabbed as violence erupts again at youth jail
A staffer was stabbed several times with broken glass in the second violent incident to rock a North Queensland youth detention centre involving the same group of kids within four days.
Push to cut road deaths as school holidays begin
Eight lives have already been lost on Townsville roads in 2024, surpassing last year’s toll at this time. With the school holidays starting, police are pleading with drivers to stay vigilant and adhere to road rules to prevent further tragedies.
Union says sugar strikes on table as pay talks falter
A union representing sugar-industry workers says fresh strikes have not been ruled out as pay negotiations with Wilmar falter.
New skin cancer research hopes to make it easier to diagnose in regions
A skin-cancer survivor working as a health professional in northwest Queensland says innovative new research that uses AI to detect melanoma could save lives.
‘Focused and integrated force’: Military test amphibious capabilities
Army, Air Force and Navy come together for Australian Amphibious Force training exercise in North Queensland. See the pictures.
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