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Dad puts in marathon effort to raise funds for premature bubs
Inspired by his own journey as a premmie dad, Townsville’s David Dudley is lacing up to run 10km every day this November, raising funds and awareness for sick and premature babies.
‘Here to face the music’: Miles and Dick chat with Townsville locals about what went wrong
Beginning a “Labor listening tour of Queensland” in Townsville, Opposition leader Steven Miles and deputy Cameron Dick were in town to “face the music” after their election defeat, while Miles urged David Crisafulli to act on mayor Troy Thompson.
Former teacher found dead inside cell at Townsville jail
A former teacher charged with the indecent treatment of children has been found dead inside a Townsville jail with authorities launching a full internal investigation.
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Townsville’s businesses that opened and closed in 2024
It’s been busy 2024 with an assortment of businesses springing up in Townsville including cafes, restaurants, tools, toys, gardening, timber, campers, discount retailers, and a fudge shop. Read the full list.
Gold shaping the history and future of ‘Queensland’s oldest remaining inland town’
The small town of Ravenswood in North Queensland is a snapshot of the golden age, where a mix of history and an exciting future has residents buzzing.
75+ PHOTOS: Motorsport fans check out Supercars action
Thousands of Supercars fans lined up and braved some rain to watch the action of the 2024 NTI Townsville 500. Check out the photos >>
‘Not something we do lightly’: Police speak after fatal shooting
Townsville police officers say using lethal force on a knife-wielding man outside their police station was unavoidable, as the investigation into the fatal shooting continues.
WATCH: Group’s crime spree ends in dramatic capture
Nine youths — some as young as 12 — have been charged after the stolen car they piled into was tracked down by the police chopper in Currajong after a string of attempted robberies.
Frantic moment youths dump stolen car and flee police
Youths dumped a stolen car along Maroong St, Currajong while being pursued by police on Saturday. Video: Madisyn Anne Roberts
‘Gutsy girls’ honoured in film festival
A film tour featuring a line-up of inspirational female adventurers is set to visit Townsville soon. Get all the details.
Little Pegs: perfect place, perfect coffee
Little Pegs Cafe, on Charters Towers Road, is the perfect place for a perfect cup of coffee
Can Cows trample DCE?
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans won’t receive any favourable treatment despite being in Queensland’s rugby league heartland when the Sea Eagles take on the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday night.
‘So vital’: Minister’s $21m lifeline for regional women
The state government will spend nearly $21m to expand early-termination-of-pregnancy services to women across Queensland.
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