Elections, cost blowouts and Katter’s: The biggest political stories of 2024
A state election, cost blowouts and funding fights were some of the key political moments in Townsville for 2024.
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‘Just the start’: NQ pollies push for local potholes to be fixed ASAP
North Queensland politicians have promised to make “a hell of a racket” to ensure the billions of dollars in funding for the Bruce Highway is spent in the north.
Miles and Co. claiming credit for landmark $7.2bn Bruce Hwy fix
Major Bruce Highway upgrades will be funded in the 2025-26 state budget and begin by the end of the year after both sides of federal politics committed to a $7.2bn cash injection, as the State Opposition tries to claim the credit.
Cop’s helmet warning after two injured in e-scooter crashes
A North Queensland police officer has pleaded with the community to take care when using e-scooters after two people began the new year with a hospital trip.
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Last shot at glory: Final spots up for grabs in inaugural footy comp
Players are being urged to act fast and get their registrations in ahead of the inaugural Townsville Mendi 9s rugby league tournament kicking off on the King’s Birthday weekend.
Running a tight ship: Port CEO on future plans, exports and history
Port of Townsville CEO Ranee Crosby is preparing to outline an ambitious vision for the future when she takes the stage at today’s Bush Summit.
‘At all costs’: 1RAR’s redemption after DoG Cup silver
1RAR has claimed a back-to-back win of 3rd Brigade’s military skills competition after a healthy rivalry pushed them past their limits. However one unlikely regiment out shot infantry in one test, find out which.
Rugby to rap: How injury kickstarted Cowboys’ music career
After being sidelined due to a season-ending injury, an NRL player put pen to paper as a way to document his journey, now he is releasing his first EP. Find out what inspires his music.
‘Suspicious’ man approaches little girl outside school
A concerned parent has raised the alarm after a ‘sickening’ incident where a young girl was approached by a ‘suspicious’ man outside Southern Cross Catholic College.
The Qld towns living in grip of terrifying crime wave
Crime rates in parts of regional Queensland have skyrocketed to more than four times those of metropolitan areas. CHECK YOUR AREA
Inspiring story of doctor fighting for health equality in the bush
A doctor who came to Australia as a refugee says growing up in a war zone taught him important lessons about wellbeing. Now he’s using his experience to improve healthcare in the bush.
Smallwood talks bush health gaps, youth crime ‘myths’
After 40 years on the frontline in remote Indigenous communities, retired nurse and midwife Gracelyn Smallwood is ready to take the stage at the Bush Summit and talk about the shocking healthcare gaps in the bush that city folk wouldn’t believe.
Wild Qld tourist attraction that’s like stepping into Jurassic Park
The whole experience is like Jurassic Park: You’re given tea in an enamel mug, shown a brief documentary and then climb aboard a train of side-by-side vehicles for a safari.
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