Whoops: Council dug up Telstra cable that caused Maggie outage
Townsville City Council has confessed it was their team that dug up a Telstra cable on Magnetic Island, cutting internet and kicking off a firestorm of anger. Here’s what happened.
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Woman in hospital after smashing through army base fence
A woman has been hospitalised after her car smashed through the fence at Lavarack Barracks following a three-vehicle crash.
KAP seek NQ state talks in potential election power deal
Katter’s Australian Party says a new North Queensland state will be at the forefront of any discussions if it holds the balance of power after next month’s elections.
Exhibition to fill the void in tertiary regional arts education
The “Transitions” exhibition supports emerging artists through mentorship, reviving arts education in North Queensland, culminating in a transformative showcase at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
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Meet the volunteers who help make North Qld great
They don’t seek the limelight but their actions alone speak volumes. This National Volunteer Week, it’s time to shine a spotlight on North Qld’s unsung heroes – the ones who tirelessly dedicate themselves to serving our community. SEE THE LIST.
Townsville’s Domain precinct to expand after green light
While the proposal was approved, a Townsville City councillor was concerned the precinct was increasingly contradicting the planning scheme.
‘Debacle’: Town houses, health hub knocked back
An application for 14 townhouses, health care services and a pharmacy in Douglas has been denied. See why councillors knocked it back.
Outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise at Townsville Expo
All things camping, fishing and caravanning were on display at Reid Park, as the 2024 Townsville Expo kicks off this weekend. DETAILS
Council recap: Supercars, Rail Yards and new developments
Townsville City Councillors made decisions on the North Rail Yards, pipeline upgrades, and supporting V8 Supercars at this week’s meeting.
‘Is that a cop?’ Road rage driver uses fake lights
A man repeatedly cut off another driver recklessly on a ‘notorious’ stretch of North Queensland highway before he activated red and blue lights forcing the other car off the road.
‘Stump up’: Gov urged to save patient lodgings
A couple who support patients travelling to Townsville for medical care are seeking government help to ensure their housing facilities remain open after they retire.
‘Rained for 10 days’: Outback life amid monster flood
North Queensland author Norah Kersch is writing books that kids from the bush can relate to after finding a gap in the market when her own children were young.
Watch: Police uncover $75k of cocaine in bust near Townsville
Officers from Townsville’s Major and Organised Crime Squad have seized more than $75,000 worth of cocaine after intercepting a vehicle at Alligator Creek. Watch the video.
‘False claims’: Wilmar hits back as crush start delayed
Wilmar has confirmed a delay to the start of the sugar-cane harvest and struck back at what it says are a number of false union claims ahead of more strikes.
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