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Blair’s journalism career has taken him from Perth, to New Zealand, Queensland and now Melbourne.

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Back to school. Textbooks stacked on wooden school desk in front of green chalkboard. Classroom setting.

Qld veterans take advantage of free TAFE

One hundred veterans have taken advantage of subsidised TAFE apprenticeships in Queensland. See how the scheme works.

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Queensland Ambulance Service Deputy Commissioner Gerard Lawler. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Long-serving ambo executive and ‘legend’ honoured

A “legend” of the Queensland Ambulance Service is retiring as younger ambos continue his legacy of learning and development. Get the full story.

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PNG health ship on the market

It was a cruise liner, a medical centre and now the YWAM PNG is for sale again as the organisation behind the mobile health service looks for more nimble watercraft. See why.

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Contracts awarded, completion date in sight for key pipeline

Companies that worked on stage one of the Haughton Pipeline have won the construction tenders for stage two. See the timeline for completion.

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Shaun Jeffers, Stuart Jeffers and Bob Jeffers on ANZAC day.

‘He gave everything for his country’: Larrikin remembered

The family of a man who died after a medical event at Jimmy Carr’s comedy show on Saturday are extending heartfelt praise to the emergency services who tried to help him. See how he’s being remembered.

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Search for driver in hit and run

Police are calling for anyone who saw a white Toyota Hiace van in a Townsville suburb about 1.10pm to come forward. Here’s what happened.

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Members of the Arcadian SLSC at Net 1, The Strand, observe a moment of silence for Surf Life Saving memorial Day. Picture: Blair Jackson.

‘We need all of you in the red and yellow’: NQ surf lifesavers honoured

North Queenslanders, including Dr Vic Callanan, who worked to keep us safe at the beach have been remembered in a moving tribute. Read the touching tribute.

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Woolworths evacuated after electrical malfunction

An electrical malfunction caused a Townsville Woolworths to be evacuated on Saturday afternoon. See what happened.

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Vet’s wild job: Townsville pelican swallows dildo

Saturday marks World Veterinary Day, and a new exotic animal vet in Townsville has been busy since it opened in January. See some of the wild goings-on.

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NQ man facing grooming, child rape charges

A 36-year-old Townsville man facing horrific charges for crimes against children has made a bid for freedom. Here’s what happened.

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