Renewable energy announcement for Townsville as part of Qld first
As part of Premier Steven Miles’ first budget, Townsville is set to receive an investment of $40 million for the Local Renewable Energy Zone pilot project.
As part of Premier Steven Miles’ first budget, Townsville is set to receive an investment of $40 million for the Local Renewable Energy Zone pilot project.
A Mount Isa college with three campuses has been identified as having generated the highest gross income in North West Queensland.
A cutting-edge flashover fire training cell housed in a mobile shipping container is putting North Queensland firefighter recruits through their paces, simulating real-life scenarios with blistering 600-degree flames.
What does a retired radio host, a lobbyist, and former fundraisers have in common? Well, they all want the Prime Minister to act on Reef HQ.
Townsville residents have been urged to seek alternative care for non-life threatening conditions after the emergency department was inundated with patients Monday morning.
North Queensland’s richest school in terms of gross income over a five-year period has been revealed, and it will come as a surprise to some.
The Confraternity Carnival has kicked off with teams from across the state converging on Townsville in a bid for footy bragging rights. See the snaps from Southern Cross Catholic College v St Patrick’s Gympie and Ryan Catholic College v St James College.
With more than half of the government’s engine immobiliser subsidy vouchers not yet redeemed, motorists have been given extra time to protect their cars with the trial extending.
The skies above the Townsville region have become the final aerial classroom for the next generation for RAAF personnel to qualify to fly and operate the F/A-18F Super Hornets.
A Townsville suburb has been named Queensland’s least trendy place with barely any cafes, no street markets and just four boutiques. See the list of most and least trendy Queensland towns.
A crime scene has been established as police investigate a fire at a tobacco shop. Here are the details.
A 35-year-old woman has been confirmed dead after a fall from the top of a lookout at a popular peak. ROAD CLOSURES, UPDATES.
A former US soldier living in Townsville has avoided jail after he advertised his residence online for visitors to use, then secretly filmed them in the shower. All the details of his invasive offending >>>
A leading Townsville architectural firm has won state-wide recognition for a vibrant project that has changed the way people view social housing.
North Queenslanders struggling with the cost of living crisis will soon have the help they need to ensure food gets on the table. Here’s how.
Herbert MP Phillip Thompson is calling on the Acting Mayor to reveal how much more ratepayers will be slugged with as another blowout on the Haughton Pipeline project is expected.
Young North Queensland athletes took to the track and field to show off their chosen sport in the Little Athletics Winter Carnival. See all the pictures.
It kicked off with an epic aerial show from an international pilot, and ended with thousands of dollars being raised for those impacted by cancer in the North Queensland region.
It was a night of purpose, raising vital funds for our region’s sick and injured children and their families.
The annual HopeStars Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraiser, now in its 5th year, was again a sold-out affair.
The restaurant’s owner seeks to create a “neighbourhood gem” with fine food and wine, without the pretension of cities of the south.
After the tragic loss of her son to suicide, Shona Likely turned to poetry for healing. Her anthology, “I feel I am a burden,” shares her journey of grief and recovery. The book aims to raise awareness about suicide and inspire others to speak out about mental health struggles.
Police have praised the bravery of two young girls who fled a vehicle where a woman was shot to raise the alarm. It comes as a bizarre detail of the alleged killer’s past is revealed.
Queensland’s council watchdog has advised Townsville’s embattled mayor Troy Thompson to reacquaint himself with the code of conduct after multiple complaints were lodged concerning his use of social media.
A legally blind North Queensland legend has helped bring some much-needed joy to the life of an 18-year-old cancer patient with an epic LandCruiser convoy around Townsville. This is his story.
Townsville’s night life industry want fewer trading restrictions and more support from the state’s incoming Night Life czar, saying they’ve become the ‘whipping boys’ for social scourges like violence and DV.
An almost two-year-old child tried to hide behind his mother while in her arms as she was being strangled by the boy’s dad and she was unable to breathe.
After a couple of quiet years, things are heating up for a transformative water project near Charters Towers. See what’s happening.
Equal parts uplifting and heart wrenching, the stage production Fourteen addresses the challenge of being secretly gay at a regional Queensland high school.
Former ADF personnel, hospitality workers and interstate corrections officers are among the new graduates reinforcing the Townsville Correctional Complex. Read about the career opportunities available.
Held at the North Ward campus, the school’s Winter Ball featured amazing looks while donating to ‘The Cure Starts Now Australia’.
Dr Jo Lukins’ book ‘Belief’ focuses on mental resilience and self-confidence in athletes, offering practical strategies and insights to help them overcome challenges and achieve high-performance results.
The Winter Racing Carnival has kicked off in style at Cluden Park, with the day featuring incredible fashions on the field, entertainment and plenty of racing action.
Nestled in the Woodlands Shopping Centre, the newly opened Sticks & Grinds Cafe is quickly becoming a beloved spot for locals, thanks to its unique blend of family-operated charm and a strong sense of community.
Detectives have charged a Townsville woman in connection with an elaborate alleged fraud operation in Tully involving millions of dollars following a year-long probe into the case.
The latest exhibition at James Cook University is providing an insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, with many of the featured artists from northern Australia.
The Townsville council has confirmed that a controversial manga comic book series depicting explicit imagery of children is no longer available for borrowing in city libraries.
A former private school teacher has been jailed after vile plans to drug and sexually abuse an 11-year-old girl was exposed, and he told police he was “exploring” his interest in children via apps.
All eyes might be on the skies above NQ next week as Exercise Crimson Dawn roars into life but it will be the willing hands of 27 Squadron that help give the exercise flight. Here’s when you might catch a flyover.
A koala found in Townsville is now living it up in a safe haven until he is released back into the wild.
A 42-year-old angler has been hospitalised with a head injury after a boat accident on a North Queensland river. Here are the details.
Stuck for ideas of what to do these school holidays? Residents are being encouraged to book a staycation. Read about the best bucket list activities that are only a short drive from home.
Church volunteers are racing against time to raise funds and reopen a childcare centre, which shut its doors last November, leaving hundreds of families in a lurch.
Nestled in the Woodlands Shopping Centre, the newly opened Sticks & Grinds Cafe is quickly becoming a beloved spot for locals, thanks to its unique blend of family-operated charm and a strong sense of community.
Not-for-profit organisation Set to Succeed has introduced a new accommodation model to address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth after schooling.
The first ever ‘Paint the Riverway Pink’ walk has been organised by Townsville local Jessica Walker, who sadly lost her best friend of 15 years to breast cancer 13 months ago.
Stolen items were discovered hidden in a man’s ceiling cavity by police after he targeted a string of Townsville construction and hardware businesses. Here’s everything he was busted with.
A Townsville mum has learnt her fate following the tragic deaths of her two young boys who died in the Ross River after being left unsupervised for more than an hour.
From academic excellence to the creative arts and sporting achievements, Townsville’s best schools are preparing our students to be the leaders of the future. SEE PART 3 >>
A male koala was spotted in a precarious spot in Townsville, causing confusion and excitement for locals, with the sighting rare for the area.
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