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

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: A EV charge station in Crows Nest on January 19, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Share prices for lithium miners and battery makers continue to rise as global demand for electric vehicles continues to grow. Lithium is a key component for batteries in electric cars. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Korean trade trip solidifies NQ refinery plans

A Queensland delegation to South Korea has solidified plans for a renewable battery-metals factory in NQ. Here’s how.

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Explained: Townsville prison farm expansion

More prisoners will be cultivating the Townsville prison farm if department plans for an expansion go ahead.

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‘Wings spread’: Why steel business is expanding into Townsville

Despite headwinds in construction, a North Queensland businessman has bet big on a turn from mining with an expansion to Townsville. See why he’s investing in NQ.

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Mockups for the refurbishment of Building 001 (Ken Back Chancellery) and development of Chancellery Place at the JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus. These two projects will be the fourth and fifth in a series of projects to be delivered under the umbrella of the $73M Townsville Campus Renewal program which forms part of the $170M Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility bundle. Design will be completed for Building 001 through 2023 and construction undertaken through 2024, with current occupants of Building 001 decanting to Building 28, early 2024.

Revealed: Next step in JCU campus facelift

See new pictures and details of the $170m development that will change the face of JCU in Townsville.

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‘Early signs are good’ for cyclone reinsurance

A national scheme to reinsure the insurers against cyclone damage is gaining momentum with the industry. See what it could mean for your bills.

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Story art - Fatal stabbing in Railway Estate, Townsville, on July 12 2023.

Fatal stabbing victim identified as suspects remain at large

The victim of a fatal stabbing in Townsville has been identified as police continue to search for suspects who fled the scene.

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MP Ewen Jones talking with media outside of his electoral office in Townsville about the state of the votes for Herbert. Picture: Wesley Monts

‘People like Ewen keep us grounded’: Former PM’s tribute to loved MP

The federal MP who took on Clive Palmer in parliament has been remembered as someone who was respected on both sides of politics. Read the latest.

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‘War zone’: Qld councillor allegedly rammed by stolen car, ends up in hospital

Youths allegedly use stolen vehicle in a rampage throughout Mount Isa, sending schools into lockdown. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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‘The difference is amazing’: How AEIOU changed a 5yo’s life

The number of Townsville families whose autistic children can go to the ‘amazing’ AEIOU Foundation centre will soon increase. See why one woman loves the place.

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Drilling on the Vecco Group's vanadium project near Julia Creek.

Japanese investment in NQ resources ramps up

Queensland’s critical minerals have chalked another win, with a Japanese ‘giant’ making further investments in NQ.

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