Mum’s bureaucracy battle after son dies in house fire
A mother who held her son’s hand as he died of burns from a mystery double-fatal house fire in Townsville 10 months ago, says she has been battling bureaucracy ever since.
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Cost of living crisis: Gap between regional and urban areas widening
With more North Queenslanders than ever struggling to put food on the table, a new distribution centre is set to provide immediate assistance to more than 2000 families across Townsville and beyond.
Townsville woman lifts the lid on town’s burgeoning new sex trade
A Townsville woman tells of how she became so disillusioned with romantic relationships that she decided to see a male escort: “I don’t want to have to go digging and swipe left, swipe right and meet up with them and they’re an a**hole”
Disaster funding available for small businesses affected by NQ floods
Small businesses that are still feeling the impacts of the North Queensland floods, which devastated the region earlier in the year, can apply for financial support under a new government grant scheme worth $15 million. DETAILS
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‘Sends a bleak message’: Premier urged to do more for men
Calls for a Minister for Men have intensified with the KAP MP Nick Dametto pleading with the Premier to look beyond his 100 day plan and address his serious concerns.
‘Love and connection’: Tributes flow for beloved snapper
Much-loved North Queensland photographer Bryan “Lynchie” Lynch has been remembered after his death as a warm and caring man who loved his community. Read the tributes.
Teens charged after shopping centre ram raid
Two youths have been charged after an allegedly stolen ute crashed into a shopping centre, as police continue to investigate other ram raids across the city.
‘Our dogs are our children’: Couple’s joy after stolen dog found
A couple has driven 1660km to be reunited with their husky Nova, who was stolen from a country town service station. Here’s how they tracked her down.
How to prevent your child from getting sick this school year
A North Queensland doctor is urging parents to ensure their child’s immunisations are up to date and they’re skilled up in hand washing ahead of the back-to-school rush where sickness can run rife.
Loved husky reunited with family after she was stolen from NSW petrol station
A couple from Coonabarabran drove 18 hours to Townsville to collect their dog that was stolen from a NSW service station.
‘Borderless approach’: Flying police squad to catch Townsville crims
A new team of 58 officers, the largest rapid-response unit in QPS history, will be deployed across the state to target the worst juvenile and adult offender hotspots, with a strong focus on Townsville.
‘Hands-on approach’: Property agent awarded for sales success
The decision to carve her own path has paid off for a Townsville real estate agent who is thriving on the back of the region’s booming property market. Now, shes shared the secrets to success.
Nova reunited with her dads after 18-hour car journey
Nova, a husky stolen from a petrol station in Coonabarabran, has been reunited with her owners at Wulguru Vet in Townsville.
‘Humid and sticky’: Thunderstorms expected as heatwave ramps up
The weekend’s wet weather won’t be the last to hit the region with a heatwave and unstable conditions brewing severe storms for North Queensland this week. Check out the forecast.
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