Qld’s public service battleground: Oversized or undervalued?
The life of public servants remains the ultimate contrast – the engine room of Queensland but one that comes with endless criticism. SPECIAL REPORT
Townsville
The Today Show heads to beloved rodeo, land valuations loom
A roundup of all NQ council meetings – bringing the Today Show to town, more wagon adventures, a crack down on long-term free campers, and a potential new freehold station. FULL REPORT.
‘What will mum say?’: Cop trolls alleged hoon
Townsville police have slapped an adult with a hooning charge, confiscated his car and asked him what his mum would think of his alleged poor behaviour. See the fine his passenger is facing.
Minister accused of ignoring NQ’s worst road bottleneck
A business case into a major road upgrade in Townsville’s largest growth corridor has been overlooked in the state budget with northern suburbs residents to sit in gridlock for a little longer.
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Huge increase regional Qlders could be paying on their energy bill
Regional Queenslanders could be slugged with a huge increase on their power bill this year, with pleas for the government to step in and help.
Why the concert hall is key to our musical future
With much of North Queensland disappointed the Australian Festival of Chamber music is leaving the city, the Bulletin looks back at where it all went wrong with the concert hall. SEE THE TIMELINE.
AWU blasts council CEO over ‘exorbitant salary’
The Australian Workers Union has lashed out at Townsville City Council CEO Joe McCabe’s “exorbitant salary” in an escalating war of words over staff pay.
New TUH theatre set to cut down wait times an Australian first
Hospital’s new hybrid theatre set to make it easier for people to get the care they need, closer to home.
Police investigate after body found in Railway Estate
Police have closed down Railway Ave after a body was found. PHOTOS
In pictures: TheatreiNQ’s winter production
It was a packed house at Theatre iNQ’s Clubhouse in Hyde Park for opening night of The Assignment, a nostalgic and heartwarming comedy written and directed by Terri Brabon.
In pictures: Cowboys 30th anniversary function
The Queensland Country Bank Stadium became the backdrop for a historic celebration of the North Queensland Cowboys’ 30th anniversary
Clair Ryder: career change leads to business success
Clair Ryder, a proud Wiradjuri woman, leads On Country Craft Distillery, blending traditional knowledge with innovative distilling. Her business empowers First Nations communities, promotes ethical practices, and challenges stereotypes in the alcohol industry.
Salties don’t play nice, Bob
Suddenly crocodiles are the victims and the once safe waterways of the North are riddled with danger. Here’s what John Andersen thinks the real problem with salties is.
‘I started at 18’: Kirwan hairdresser celebrates 25 years in business
Lisa Voznaks has been cutting hair for 30 years, changing the look of Townsville with her scissors and nurturing apprentices through her Kirwan salon, Techniques Hair Beauty. See how it all started.
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