‘This could go national’: NQ club for autistic kids seeing big results
What started as an idea by one Townsville father has rapidly grown into a successful after-school program for autistic kids, and the results are surprising parents.
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Search continues for NQ man who failed to emerge from river
Police are appealing for information regarding a North Queensland mans whereabouts after he entered a river two days ago and never emerged. Read the details.
‘Empowering men’: Barber shop normalises mental health chats
A specialist barber shop that is lending an ear for its customers to discuss their mental health challenges has opened at the Townsville Shopping Centre. Find out more.
Revealed: Heritage-listed bank to become boutique CBD hotel
A heritage-listed former bank building in the Townsville CBD could soon undergo a $10 million transformation into a boutique hotel. Find out more.
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Green and golden glory as Aussies smash through at Triathlon Multisport Championships
Townsville’s World Triathlon Multisport Championships podium was adorned in green and gold on Sunday after Australians claimed top-three positions in the women’s age-group duathlon.
Qld’s strange rules, loopholes you don’t know about
Queensland has some truly bizarre rules – and even more bizarre battles have been fought over them.
Regional Qld’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure blackhole
Project delays and red tape are significantly burdening regional and rural areas, local councils say, as neglected infrastructure projects continue to pile up. SEE THE LIST
Postcode privilege: QLD suburbs topping NDIS autism payments
People with autism in some Queensland suburbs fork out tens of thousands of dollars more for NDIS services than others. See map to compare.
‘May be a result of bycatch’: Hundreds of dead fish wash up
A mass fish death across multiple Bowen beaches has alarmed locals, and the finger is being pointed at fishing trawlers spotted in the area. See what the DAF had to say.
Gallery: Townsville gets medieval in raucous adventure
Greg Oliff made sure to polish and dust off his armour before venturing on his quest from Ingham down to the inaugural Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival where he joined thousands for the sell-out event.
Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival: See all the pictures
There was plenty of steel, honour and adventure to be found at the first ever medieval and fantasy festival held in Townsville.
Kirwan’s leaders of the future pave the way
Kirwan High students have been developing their leadership and international diplomacy skills in a series of Australian-ASEAN Youth Summits with other students from across the country and South East Asia.
Whale of a time: Veterans take in the sights on the open seas
Perfect conditions saw an enthusiastic contingent of veterans and their families enjoy Mother Nature at her best on the inaugural Townsville RSL Whale Watching Tour on Saturday.
‘Vicious’ senior assault sparked by love triangle
An elderly woman had to be pulled off her 72-year-old neighbour during an attack, with a court being told a ‘third party’ was at the root of the flare up.
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