Qld pet owners warned over terrifying silent threat
Vets are warning Queensland pet owners over a growing threat that has risen to its worst level in nearly a decade.
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Teen sentenced over ‘appalling’ $300k NQ crime spree
A teen involved in causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage during a crime spree has been told he must work hard to regain trust.
‘Cruising into the new year’: Six ships set for Townsville
After receiving a 4.8 out of 5 rating from cruise visitors, Townsville is set to receive six cruise ships within two weeks in what is expected to be a record fortnight.
‘The sky is black’: Residents desperate for flying fox dispersal
Blood-sucking lice are falling from the sky and the screaming never stops – for years these Alice River residents have lived with a flying fox colony and now they’re desperate to be heard.
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Faces of tragedy: How much more heartache can we bear?
It’s the tragic human toll of a faceless war – begging the question: How many more young lives need to be destroyed before there is change? SPECIAL REPORT
‘We need to look after them’: Mum’s heartbreaking message after 12yo’s suicide
The devastated mother of a “remarkable young girl” who died by suicide four days after Christmas says our kids are getting “lost” in social media’s cruel world of cyber-bullying.
GALLERY: Best pictures, biggest moments of 2024
As we head into 2025, we continue to reflect on the biggest moments and events of the past 12 months in North Queensland. Today, we look back on some of the best photos taken by Queensland Clarion Award-winning Townsville Bulletin photographer Evan Morgan during 2024.
Severe thunderstorm warning for ‘large hailstones’, wind and rain
There is more severe weather forecast for parts of North Queensland this afternoon, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a warning for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones.
New Year’s Eve assaults land two in hospital as three NQ crashes keep ambos busy
Three crashes, one of which has left a man in a critical condition, and two alleged assaults were reported overnight across Townsville and Mount Isa over New Year’s Eve. See the details >>
New bundle of joy city’s first baby of 2025
A mad dash to the city from rural central-north Queensland has resulted in the first baby born at Townsville University Hospital for 2025. See the pics.
MasterChef star: ‘It wasn’t a baby, it was a melon-sized growth’
A MasterChef finalist has revealed she had a massive growth removed from her stomach after noticing something wrong during filming the popular series. *WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Firey’s warning: How your new e-scooter could be a killer
Coming into 2025, firefighters hope to see a decrease in blazes caused by lithium-ion batteries in things like e-scooters, phones and tablets. Read how you can protect your home.
What’s the holdup? Fishos angling to hit dam
A councillor and a fishing club president both explain what needs to happen at Ross River Dam before fishing can be allowed in the area.
Good news: 12 exciting NQ businesses that opened in 2024
From the biggest buffet everyone’s talking about to an old favourite returned and burgers that bite — it’s been a fantastic year for businesses who sprung up all over North Queensland. Check out our highlights for 2024.
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