Dust off the moth-hole-filled jumpers, it’s getting cold
Meteorologist Livio Regano says it’s time to pull out the trackie dacks and jumpers as a cold mass of air pushes into the North. FULL FORECAST.
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Decades of bravery: NQ paramedics earn top honour
From natural disasters to multi-casualty crashes, these paramedics have seen it all during their extensive careers. Now they are being recognised for their exceptional service and leadership.
How mining industry rekindled love and set couple on path to baby
Kristina and Joseph hadn’t seen each other for five years before they met again while both working at Carmichael Coal Mine … now the NQ couple are engaged and expecting their first baby. Read the heartwarming story.
Housing fix: Council backs infrastructure for 700 lot estate
The council has backed in a new $500 million housing project to Townsville’s west, which will create 700 more lots to tackle the housing crisis. Find out where it will go.
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Townsville MP gets big promotion into ministerial role
A Federal politician, whose electorate includes Ayr, Alligator Creek, and Oonoonba, has picked up his first ministerial portfolio in the LNP shake down.
Triple murder accused trial date terminated
The trial for a man who allegedly killed three people won’t go ahead as planned after another delay.
Beaches, parks and lakes: Qld’s ambitious tourism push
Qld will launch an ambitious plan to double the tourism industry to $84bn in two decades.
“We can’t take 15 years”: Expert’s urgent demand for action in NQ
North Queensland’s resources industry remains at risk of being lost to a more attractive global market, with an industry leader warning that crippling red tape is scaring off investors.
‘Won’t be the last’: Housing project tackling crisis given green light
Townsville will become the first regional city in Queensland to test for a housing project never used outside the south east corner. Here’s how it will work.
‘We won’t stop fighting’: Family’s brave battle to keep 3yo alive
A horror diagnosis has rocked a North Queensland family of four, but they’re refusing to give up, fighting on to give their adorable youngster a chance at life.
‘Shattered’: Fears for events’ future after council funding slashed
Community groups are scrambling to work out how they will run events without charging the public after Townsville City Council cut major event grants funding by 50 per cent. Here’s what’s changing.
‘Fun, non-competitive’: Maggie Island to explode with hikers
The sold-out Great Island Trek will kick off this Saturday, with 1000 hikers to hit the 5km, 12km, 18km and 25km adventure trails, live music on the beach, fruit at the ferry, and more.
‘Strength and survival’ story of baby with half a heart
A Queensland mum has shared her heartbreak after being told her baby had a slim chance of making it.
“Townsville is part of the solution”: Expert’s bold call on housing
Housing looms as the next, great hurdle for Townsville to confront, but we could have a secret weapon up our sleeve to help us prosper, one expert says.
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