Construction still hasn’t started on autism centre
Politicians and executives were keen for a photo op, but three months on the site of a new autism centre for Townsville kids is still an empty lot.
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$250m youth crime Band-Aid claim from Katter
The Katter’s Australian Party reckons a new 50-person youth remand facility in Brisbane is a $250m Band-Aid.
Push for new Bruce Highway overpass to fix congestion
Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto wants an overpass on one of Townsville’s arterial routes and he wants concrete poured sooner rather than later. Here’s why.
Key Townsville road link upgrade starts
It’s taken seven years of bureaucracy but upgrades to a major connecting road in Townsville should begin this month. See the plans.
NQ battery refinery picks up $1.4bn backing
Queensland Pacific Metals continues its push for a renewables battery plant near Townsville, and its year-end results show huge institutional backing.
Corporal’s rollercoaster ride to helping other vets
Corporal Maclean was at a loss when she left the air force in her 20s. See how she helps others step back into civilian life.
Plan to fund housing for troops in NQ
One plan to help make more housing for troops in NQ has been revealed – but there is still nothing set in stone. Read the latest on the ADF housing saga.
Bushfire started on Defence land
A blaze that stretched firefighting resources across Townsville started on Defence land but the ADF is tight-lipped on how it started.
Two men die, others injured after car flips multiple times
Two men have died, another two have been injured a and fifth may have absconded after a car rolled multiple times.
‘Show us the plan’: Leaders demand answers on housing 500 new troops
Townsville’s business community has lauded the $800 million economic boost the Army’s restructure will bring as 500 new troops and their families move in — but serious questions are being raised over where they’ll live.
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