The government response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred has left a sour taste in the mouth of North Queenslanders who believe the southeast received special treatment never afforded to disaster-prone regions.
The Wanderers Cricket Club is in mourning after the sudden death of cricketer and Ross River Dam ranger-in-charge Shaun ‘Boney’ Moroney at age 45, leaving behind a wife and children.
A woman sucked into an online scam laundered more than half a million dollars through her bank, despite her own kids pleading with her to stop.
Defence industry experts got up close and personal with the latest military hardware and training facilities during a ‘Defence Day tour of Lavarack Barracks last week.
The magic is flowing on the stage and captivating audience for the current production of Cinderella at the Townsville Civic Theatre.
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has staunchly ruled out forming a minority government with the Katter’s Australian Party after leaked polling showed the LNP are at risk of losing two key regional seats to the minor party.
It’s not the first time Johnathan Thurston has been questioned on whether he has any political aspirations, but the rugby league legend finally revealed the reason he won’t head down that path.
Every night leading up to the election, we’re chatting with local political candidates from all sides for candid conversations—with a twist!…
Legendary US ska punk band Less Than Jake is promising to bring the fun during their first visit to North Queensland as part of the Hotter Than Hell festival. See who else is playing.
For the second day in a row, Townsville Labor MPs are using props in a final effort to win over voters before Saturday’s election. This time, showing how they believe the LNP will ‘cut’ the Copperstring project.
On the eve of Queensland election, Townsville’s peak advocacy body has called out the failures of LNP and Labor to commit to a list of critical projects they say will shape the region’s future. But there’s one minor party out in front on their scorecard.
Some of Australia’s best DJs will be lighting up the Magnetic Island stage for one of Queensland’s best grave raves. See what’s on offer at this weekend’s ‘horror circus’.
Conservation groups have scored Queensland’s political parties on how well they would protect the environment, with a chasm opening up between the two majors on how they’ll specifically reduce emissions.
A GPS tracker shake-up for teen criminals could be coming, depending on the state election. Here’s what cops on the ground really think — and if they’re worth the cost.
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