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

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Townsville

The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter is seen in shallow water on the beach after crashing off Jervis Bay. Picture: TNV

Taipans return to the skies, with conditions

The grounded army helicopters have been allowed to fly again, but the investigation into why one crashed in the ocean continues.

Townsville

Townsville Airport looks to keep up with NQ boom

Townsville Airport wants a hotel as part of a host of redevelopments during the next 20 years. See what’s planned.

Townsville

Why music teacher’s child exploitation material case was delayed

A former Townsville Grammar teacher accused of making ‘fantasy’ child exploitation material has once again had his case delayed in being passed onto a higher court. See why.

Townsville

Otto's Fresh Food Market owner Don Peel and Colliers sales & leasing executive Aaron Power at a site on Charters Towers Road which Peel has purchased.

Otto’s picks up property for expansion plan

Townsville food and coffee heavyweight Otto’s could be opening yet another drive-through coffee shop after buying out a parcel of land. See what it will be used for first.

ExclusiveTownsville

LNP's Thuringowa Candidate Natalie Marr. Picture: Evan Morgan

‘Fight to the death’: Why former councillor is starting campaign early

A single mother, realtor and former councillor is taking her second shot at claiming Thuringowa for the LNP. See what issues she wants to tackle.

Townsville

Dr Michael Clements talks the the Bulletin about gastro cases being higher over the holiday period.

GP hits out at pharmacist treatment program

An eminent Townsville doctor has raised serious concerns about pharmacists treating people, as a new training course is rolled out across NQ. See what has the doctor worried.

Townsville

Alleged hostage situation at Townsville pub

Police allege a man armed with an axe, petrol tin and a knife tried to take hostages in a Townsville pub.

Townsville

Chempro Chemist owner Jaga Maitland-Smith. Picture: Shae Beplate.

‘Show me a downside’: Pharmacists to stand in for GPs

A ‘pioneering’ uni course for pharmacists should take pressure off GPs and hospitals. See what it’s all about.

Townsville

Katter Australia Party MP Nick Dametto has lashed out at the Government over price gouging at the petrol bowser. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

Biofuel at the bowser: Ethanol effort steps forward

A bill looking to mandate more biofuel in our petrol tanks has taken a crucial step. See why it could be a boon for a struggling NQ industry.

Full ListTownsville

Revealed: QLD’s most shocking QAS cases

Queensland Ambulance Service right to information documents have revealed more detail about some of the most serious incidents across the state in recent years. See the list.

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