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.
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.
A former police officer who was stopped for baggage examination and found in possession of child abuse images has avoided jail time.
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.
A man who allegedly seriously assaulted another man after the Cowboys vs Knights game this year has appeared in court after the victim died days later.
Townsville’s 1st Catering platoon has proved their skill in and out of the kitchen, taking out first place in an annual competition after being tested on their culinary and soldiering prowess.
Construction begins soon on a 10-storey apartment tower for Townsville’s waterfront, with a starting price of $2.7m for its luxurious residences. Find out the latest details.
Work is progressing on stage two of the Haughton Pipeline, despite a massive cost blowout to the key water security project. Find out how much pipe is now underground.
Three youths and one adult have been arrested following a dramatic stolen car crash in Gulliver.
A Townsville charity ball is shining a spotlight on prostate cancer, with alarming data revealing local men face a higher risk than the average Aussie. Here’s how you can join the fight and make a difference.
A serial offender’s downfall came when he was caught on CCTV torching a stolen car — only to be arrested days later at Willows Shopping Centre wearing the same outfit.
A man accused of hitting a policeman and ramming a stolen car into the officer’s vehicle may have his charges upgraded after the officer was taken to hospital.
Two disastrous nights of power outages across Alligator Creek and Nome have unleashed a storm of anger in rural suburbia after families were unable to cook dinner, run aircons, or watch MKR.
A new approach to how North Queenslanders access mental health services has been unveiled, hoping offer flexible help those who are at their most vulnerable. See how it will work here.
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