‘Stay vigilant’: Townsville on ‘alert’ as severe weather lashes NQ
The newly repaired Ollera Creek Bridge south of Ingham is being put to the test as Townsville moves to ‘alert’ level due to severe weather lashing North Queensland.
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‘Best approach’: CBD patrols expanded after positive response
One of Townsville’s top restaurateurs, who sits right next to one of the city’s worst hotspots for anti-social behaviour, has backed an increase in patrols on the city’s streets.
‘Grossly unfair’: Politician calls out contrast of North and South Qld disaster funding
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.
‘A mate for life’: Wanderers mourn loss of Shaun ‘Boney’ Moroney
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.
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Prepare: Warnings as ‘severe’ cyclone season arrives
North Queenslanders are being warned to prioritise “health preparedness” with forecasts of a potentially severe tropical cyclone season.
Savvy socials — 28 June, 2014
Savvy socials — 28 June, 2014
Two taken to hospital, crews on scene of Black River fire
A fast-moving grass fire is burning near Black River, with residents warned to prepare to leave. LATEST.
Meth dealers messy excuse before jail
A drug dealer who was at his supplier’s house when he got caught told police the supply messages on his phone were for ‘home brew’ sales.
Nick Dametto’s opposing role to LNP’s ‘fresh political meat’
KAP deputy Nick Dametto sees himself as opposition to the Townsville region’s “fresh political meat”.
‘It’s growing so much’: NDIS-spec housing boom in Townsville
For the first time ever, Townsville has its own ‘disability housing specialist’, hired to help residents make their way into the growing market of NDIS-spec homes. Take a tour.
Where to vote: Every North Queensland polling booth listed
Thousands of North Queenslanders will be voting for the Queensland state election on Saturday. Use our FREE GUIDE to find your nearest polling location in all the local electorates.
Movers and Shakers – Wesley Newman
For the last video of our MOVERS AND SHAKERS series this election, Independent candidate for Townsville, Wesley Newman, opens up about why he…
12yo filmed ‘crying in the gutter’ after dramatic arrest
A video showing a 12-year-old boy crying and lying in a gutter following his arrest in Townsville has surfaced on social media. Find out what allegedly happened.
‘Didn’t have a problem until the last 80km’: Shitbox Rally’s last car
The last car to cross the Shitbox Rally finish line in Townsville on Friday was a 1999 Holden Rodeo, formerly used as a supermarket trolley tractor, that gave up the ghost in Mingela, of all places.
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