Police dogs honoured with prestigious award
Townsville Police Service have recognised two police dogs for playing a critical role in the community. Read their stories.
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Biggest headlines from March 2024
Townsville went to the polls to elect a new mayor, flooded the Queensland Country Bank Stadium to see record-breaking artist P!nk and also remembered some of the region’s beloved members in tragic events. Here’s the biggest headlines from March 2024.
Your guide to essential holiday shopping hours
Essential stores across Townsville will be operating on reduced hours over Christmas and New Years, see whether your local stores will be affected.
‘Critically important’: Time to start cyclone preparations now
As the threat of cyclones looms large, North Queenslanders should start preparing their houses, pets, and insurance for future severe weather. Read the important advice.
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Movers and Shakers – Margie Ryder
Every night leading up to the election, we’re chatting with local political candidates from all sides for candid conversations—with a twist!…
Friday drenching for NQ with flood watch, flash flooding risk
Keep your umbrella handy because NQ is going to be soaked over the coming days, with flash flooding warnings in place. Check out the latest forecast, which includes Christmas Day.
’An opportunity we cannot waste’: 20-year Qld tourism plan unveiled
Hoping to capitalise on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the state government have announced their plan to showcase Queensland as a tourism hot spot, saying Townsville is a vital part of the plan.
Mount Isa residents chased for debts Optus created, ACCC says
Optus is being taken to court by the ACCC for allegedly signing unemployed, disabled and ‘vulnerable’ Mount Isa customers onto excessive and incorrect payment plans.
Locals urged to give the gift of life this Christmas
Launching their Christmas Blood Blitz campaign, the Australian Red Cross are looking for more plasma donations, due to an ageing population causing the demand to be at an all time-high.
Doctor’s ‘serious’ toy warning this Christmas
Christmas can be a memorable time of year, but one Townsville doctor wants it to be memorable for the right reasons. Read the best ways to protect your child from hazardous toys.
‘I nearly died’: Malayta’s haunting words weeks prior to drowning
The teen had swam in the same river he tragically drowned in just weeks prior to his death the Inquest Findings have revealed. See all the final observations following the extensive review.
Palm Island training centre honoured with national award
A culturally safe training and employment centre on Palm Island is celebrating after taking out silver at a national training awards night.
Rising sprint star Uwezo Lubenda races journo
The fastest 15-year-old sprinter in Queensland, Uwezo Lubenda, chases down Townsville Bulletin sports journalist Patrick Woods in a 100m race…
‘Affordable’: Hundreds more homes to tackle housing shortage
A new 292-home community for the over 50s has been announced for Townsville, helping address the housing shortage by encouraging residents to downsize. Find out where it will go.
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