‘Magnificent’: Frosty Mango unveils new soft-serve ice-creams
Just in time for summer, NQ’s iconic Frosty Mango has rolled out three flavours that tap into the nostalgic joy of eating soft serve. See where to find them.
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‘Scared to close’: Vandal hits store despite strong security
A Townsville candy shop owner says she’s too scared to close over the holidays after being impacted by crime again – this time with a brick paver. See what happened.
Powders, bars, and banjoes: Our biggest February headlines
From the discovery of a mysterious brown powder that hospitalised several students to a heated election standoff caught on camera, February brought no shortage of drama to Townsville. Here are the stories that defined February 2024.
Highway reopened but motorists warned to expect delays
Drone footage shows the extensive flooding across the Goorganga Plains and one lane of the Bruce Highway is opened. LATEST
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Workers sacked as BPIC changes spark construction chaos
Construction workers have been sacked days before Christmas after the state government tore up a tender to upgrade a Qld hospital.
Crime wrap: Teens assault elderly with plank, man reported for suspicious acts
Teens have been charged for hitting an elderly woman with a wooden plank at The Strand and in separate reports police have asked residents to help identify a man alleged of ‘suspicious behaviour’ in Burdell.
Police search for murder weapon after Woodstock homicide
Police have confirmed a 21-year-old man found in the backseat of his car in North Queensland was killed, with an expansive search now underway for the murder weapon.
Proof that ends Qld’s city v country kids debate
Are regional kids worse off than city children? The debate ends now.
First advisory meeting held to discuss Bruce Highway concerns
A new advisory board held its first meeting on Wednesday in Townsville, with the aim of sharing regional voices to better the state of the tumultuous Bruce Highway. See who’s on the board.
Police search for murder weapon after Woodsock Homicide
Police are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage of the hours before a 21-year-old man was found deceased in his car following a night of “driving…
‘Fresh, Friendly, Younger’: Food franchise changes hands
The beloved owner of Sandwich Express and one of Townsville’s oldest food franchisers is putting away her breadknife for a final time.
‘A world-class facility right at our doorstep’: Townsville’s upgraded Sports Precinct
Ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, $1.3 million worth of upgrades has been unveiled at Townsville Sports Precinct, fostering the careers of young athletes.
Boss offers $10,000 bail for jailed worker
A Queensland man who went on the run and told police they’d never catch him, has made a brazen appeal for bail from his prison cell, backed by his trusting boss.
Bright future: Grammar student smashes perfect score
A Townsville Grammar student has achieved the rare feat of attaining a perfect score in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), setting him up for a big future.
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