‘Optimistic’: Property market thrives despite supply shortage
A new property report has revealed strong demand for vacant land and rising prices for Townsville’s industrial and commercial properties. See what’s driving up prices.
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BALLOT DRAW: Last minute names vying for Herbert
Last minute candidates for One Nation and the Trumpet of Patriots were announced at the Herbert electoral ballot draw on Friday, with the only candidate that appeared to be in attendance claiming the number one position.
‘I just want to inspire my daughter’: Mum’s big boxing dream
A Townsville boxer has now set her sights on a world title after clinching her first Queensland title in only her second professional bout.
‘It meant everything to him’: Bridge named for former MP
A federal MP known for his wit, warmth and a fiery confrontation with Clive Palmer in the halls of parliament, has been immortalised by the city he loved.
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Business’ innovative strategy to tackle NQ’s housing shortage
An alternative method for building homes is shaping up as a key strategy to boost NQ’s housing supply. Read how this Townsville business is stepping up.
Child abuse accused priest closer to possible trial date
The former North Queensland priest will apply to have a ‘judge-only’ trial among other applications before the case is to go ahead.
Teen girl pleads guilty to underage sex and stalking charges
A teenager has pleaded guilty to violence and sex-related charges and is accused of posting child exploitation material to a Townsville social media page.
Failing Telstra coverage costs NQ tourism business $50k
The owner of a tourism company on Magnetic Island says his business has lost $50,000 since the monsoon rains due to failing Telstra services.
Wine O’Clock: Top cop switches careers to open new wine bar
Capitalising on a gap in the market, one of Townsville’s top cops has embarked on surprising change in career by opening a wine bar in the CBD. Find out why.
Duo bash and stab man in wild sex scheme robbery
A woman and her ‘pimp’ attacked a man in a Townsville shopping centre car park after he caught onto their sex ploy to rob him.
‘Brighter, cuter’: Masterpieces on mugs feature local artists
Art and coffee lovers are being urged to hop into Townsville Shopping Centre before Easter Sunday to score coffee mugs featuring designs by local artists.
‘Necessary’: Parliament finds Thompson suspension legal
A parliamentary committee has found that Troy Thompson’s suspension as Townsville mayor did not breach his rights.
‘We didn’t measure up’: THHS admits to ‘inadequate response’ after sexual assault of nurse
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service leadership have admitted there were systematic failings in their response to a staff member being sexually assaulted at work. DETAILS.
12 months on: City under a dark cloud with no end in sight to Thompson debacle
One year on from the swearing in of now suspended Mayor Troy Thompson, Townsville City Council have said their focus for the next 12 months is “a united front” to deliver for the people of Townsville.
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