Major Qld mine operations on brink, 17k jobs in jeopardy
Jarrod Bleiije says Glencore “owe it” to the people of Mount Isa and Townsville to look after its workers as the mining giant prepares to pause its major operations in Queensland.
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Century of service: Top comms cops mark major milestones
Two NQ police communications operators with a century of experience between them have marked two major milestones.
‘Do you want to die?’: Woman torches partner’s $350k yacht
Chilling details can be revealed about the moment a woman doused her partner’s yacht in fuel and set it on fire before water police begged her to jump in the water.
New details of alleged kidnapping on remote Qld highway revealed
The case of a man alleged to have abducted a nurse on a remote Qld highway has been mentioned for the first time in court since he was charged.
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‘Five minutes to midnight’ warning from NQ’s copper industry
With emerging North West mines needing time to scale up operations, mining leaders are calling for a government intervention to save the copper industry. See the latest doco episode.
‘Gobbledygook’: Alleged unlicensed pilot tries to get case thrown out
A Queensland man facing allegations of unlicensed piloting from four years ago used the constitution to try and keep a magistrate from proceeding with his trial.
Boy with cerebral palsy loses chance to learn to swim
A family has shared their heartbreak after losing the chance to put their toddler through swimming lessons as a new lessee takes over the Tobruk Memorial Baths. See why.
Coffee and chocolate success story continues at new location
A popular Townsville store offering a huge range of coffees, teas, and chocolates is getting plenty of positive feedback about the new location. See where they are now.
‘He’s pretty honest’: Psychic croc makes Townsville V8s prediction
The largest croc at Billabong Sanctuary has once more been called on to read the chicken bones – as it were – and predict the winners of the V8s and Tasman Cup bull ride.
Rental revolution: Townsville woman’s fashion side hustle booming
Driven by the desire to extend the life of formal dresses she had purchased, a Townsville woman’s side hustle has flourished, so much so she’s transformed a section of her home into her own mini boutique.
Poop and parole: Probation’s office email dump revealed
The work culture at Townsville’s Community Corrections appears to be down the drain with staff claiming they are “exhausted and not supported” while serious offenders roam free.
KAP renews call for Castle Law with fresh petition launch
KAP will once again introduce a parliamentary petition for the introduction of Castle Law to give homeowners more freedom when protecting themselves from intruders.
Veteran bladesmith course forges ahead despite stolen generator
Despite a $2,000 theft, veterans and their kids didn’t shy away from a hard days work as they learnt the tricks of the blacksmithing trade by one of Australia’s top schools.
‘Bit of double dipping’: Council ends subsidy for Maggie Island Pensioners
Townsville’s acting mayor has conceded that a letter sent out to islanders could have been less harshly written, but the council won’t back down from ending a travel subsidy for pensioners.
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