Hero off-duty firefighter jumps into action on sneaky weekend away
A North Queensland firefighter has received one of Australia’s highest bravery gongs for risking his life to save another during a weekend away with his wife.
A North Queensland firefighter has received one of Australia’s highest bravery gongs for risking his life to save another during a weekend away with his wife.
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.
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.
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.
Queenslanders have been promised a lot in recent months ahead of October’s state election – but what can we trust and what is simply a vote-grab? HAVE YOUR SAY
As voters head to the polling booths today, we asked Townsville, Thuringowa and Mundingburra’s main candidates to give us their final pitch on the biggest issues they’ll tackle — and why they deserve your vote.
Townsville families can now enjoy a brand-new outdoor experience at the freshly renewed Riverside Green Park at Douglas.
Dale Last may be expecting an election win, but his two main opponents – a former Moranbah mayor and a Townsville doctor – aren’t giving up yet. Get the breakdown of Burdekin’s voting options.
You can tell a lot about a person by the car they drive, and political candidates are no exception. From flashy Teslas to old workhorses, peek under the hood of these campaign cars and discover stories revealing more about them than party colours.
Townsville Cinema Group’s Halloween Spooktacular features “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” celebrating local cinema with prizes, costumes, and a festive atmosphere.
MasterChef’s Rhiannon Anderson hosted a fundraiser for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation at the Metropole Hotel.
A well-known Townsville woman has expanded into the wild world of bubble tea with the purchase of North Ward’s ‘Bubbles N Froth’.
PBR Australia Monster Energy Grand Finals hits Townsville on November 1 and 2 with top riders and global talent competing for championships and more than $204,000 in prizes.
Residents in parts of Cloncurry are being warned to prepare to leave as a fast-moving bushfire threatens the area.
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