‘I might not be here now’: Veteran’s journey to Invictus
A Townsville veteran who grappled with post-traumatic stress disorder and was medically discharged has carved out a new path after signing on to represent Australia in the Invictus games.
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Court wrap: Inmate accused of attempted murder, alleged shooter in court
An inmate from Townsville Women’s Correctional accused of trying to kill other prisoners and a man alleged to have shot someone in a road rage incident were among those in court recently.
Special honour for long-serving council employee
Ken Armitage has been working with Townsville City Council for almost half a century, now he’s being honoured for his service.
The fitness business helping NQ kids and veterans crush goals
Helping our kids get active, taking athletes to the next level, and empowering our veterans, this Townsville fitness business has just relocated. See where.
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‘Bloody crazy’: Emotional scenes as Granville given rare club honour
An emotional Jake Granville shed a few tears as he was added to the Cowboys’ Wall of Honour, a recognition reserved for players who have changed the trajectory of the club.
‘One of a kind’: Immersive helicopter rides, 3D scale models at CopperString experience
The CopperString experience centre has officially opened in the CBD, designed to show locals and tourists what the $5b transmission line project is all about. Take a look.
North Queensland cassowaries causing unhappy campers
The feeding of cassowaries at a popular North Queensland camping spot is putting “campers at risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries”….
JCU says clarity on international student caps is a ‘positive step’
James Cook University has welcomed a move by the federal government that has finally put an end to months of uncertainty for the education sector.
Townsville’s cutest toddler for 2024 poll: From 500 kids to one
With hundreds of submissions from parents across Townsville, the votes have been counted and the cutest toddler for 2024 has been crowned. Check out the adorable winner.
‘Down Under Viking’: Wannabe pollie turns to TikTok to reach youth
A self-described actor, carnivore and fitness fanatic, this North Queensland farm boy is making waves on TikTok for his bizarre shirtless campaign videos discussing civil liberties, race and population control as part of a new political party.
‘Extraordinary scenes’: Ex-Premier blasts 100km Bruce Hwy shutdown
Former premier Campbell Newman has slammed the ‘inaction’ of the government in the wake of another serious crash on the Bruce Highway as he steps into a major new role ahead of the federal election.
‘I can’t wait’: Feldt’s next big career move
Cowboys legend and all-time tryscorer Kyle Feldt has announced his next move after he finishes out the 2024 North Queensland season.
Couple jailed after bizarre plot to lure man into armed robbery
A North Queensland pair who took thousands of dollars from a man in Ingham and drove off in his ute have claimed the ambush was a set up to get admissions to an alleged crime.
‘First confirmation’: Pygmy blue whale tracked for 193 days
Two pygmy blue whales tagged by JCU have taken their GPS trackers on a crazy ride into the deep south – and confirmed a long-held theory. See exactly where these guys went.
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