Grass fire near school extinguished twice after it reignited
Firefighter crews were forced to return to the scene of a grass fire in Aitkenvale after it continued to burn late into Sunday night.
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‘These men are broken’: Push to break deadly DV cycle inside jail
Every 30 minutes, police in Townsville respond to a DV call — now a bold push is aiming to break the cycle of violence by helping men behind bars confront their own pain and behaviour.
Year 12 girls chop hair after graduation
Right before graduating, over two dozen year 12 girls at St Margaret Mary’s have chopped off their hair. See why they did it, and what the Ponytail Project is.
Karting queens: Townsville girls taking the wheel
Townsville’s women and girls are being called on to unleash their inner speed queens and join the growing ranks of fearless females dominating the karting scene.
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Three youths, one adult arrested after stolen car crash
Three youths and one adult have been arrested following a dramatic stolen car crash in Gulliver.
Gala ball hopes to encourage men to get themselves checked
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.
Serial offender caught for stolen car arson on CCTV
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.
No bail app for man alleged to ram police car, hit officer
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.
Ergon promises full inspection after double blackouts
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.
Free mental health lifeline hopes to foster ‘real flexibility’
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.
‘Friendly and kind’: Business opens up world for its clients
A thriving local disability provider is offering its clients the opportunity for adventures and learning important life skills. See where they’ve relocated in the CBD.
Bruce Hwy re-opened after truck bursts into flames
HWY RE-OPENED: Traffic is starting to flow again after a truck caught fire on the Bruce Hwy south of Home Hill and sparked a grass fire.
NQ set for scorching end to the week amid heatwave warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning with temperatures expected to reach more than 40 degrees in parts of the state. See the forecast.
‘Not a skerrick of remorse’: Son of prominent family jailed for rape
A judge said a man from a well-known family showed no remorse as he was sentenced in Townsville court for a traumatising assault. WARNING: Distressing content.
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