‘I knew I hit someone’: Driver jailed for manslaughter of young girl
A man who killed a 13-year-old girl in a ‘criminal driving rampage’ that included him driving up onto a footpath will be released from prison this year. Here’s what happened.
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Locked in: The NQ candidates in the 2025 federal election
With the upcoming federal election just weeks away, the candidates for the North Queensland seats of Herbert, Dawson and Kennedy have been finalised, with a few spots surprisingly left vacant by several parties.
Parramatta eager to send off Darwin partnership ‘on a high’
The Parramatta Eels are aiming to send off their Territory partnership on a high as they run as they prepare for their final home match at TIO Stadium against the Canberra Raiders.
From illness to idol: How a superfan met her hero
A lifelong fan of former Wiggles star Emma Memma had always dreamed of meeting her idol, but her medical condition made attending the sold-out show in Cairns seem impossible.
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Food for thought at Alice Springs roundtable
A roundtable meeting aimed at discussing the issue of making food more affordable in remote areas was “very productive”, says the man chairing the gathering, which was attended by Country Liberal Party figures Senator Jacinta Price and Lingiari candidate Lisa Siebert.
‘Peace and justice’: Walk for refugees to be held on Strand
An African refugee who fled his own country as a child and who now calls Townsville home is hoping to bring more awareness about the plight of refugees from the Sunday Walk for Peace and Justice for Refugees on The Strand.
Alleged gang associate hit with serious drug charges after police raid
A Gold Coast man who police say has admitted his links to an outlaw motorcycle gang has been granted bail again despite being charged with serious drug offences while on bail for previous alleged drug offending.
Revealed: What’s standing in the way of a housing boom in NQ
With the Townsville region needing thousands of houses and workers over the next five years, industry stakeholders have explained what’s slowing residential construction.
Security beefed up at shopping centre as teen gang targets girls
Beefed up security measures have been implemented at a northern beaches shopping precinct following a spate of incidents in which young girls have reportedly been targeted by a violent group of armed teens.
Dutton’s grim prediction comes true
The Opposition Leader’s grim prediction comes amid fears the stock market plunge could force Baby Boomers to delay their retirement.
12 new Tennant Creek homes milestone in $6.9m partnership
The completion of several social and affordable homes in Tennant Creek marks the completion of a $6.9m partnership to build a more secure future for key workers in the Barkly.
‘Monumental’ change coming to Australia
A huge shift is now taking place across the nation – and it is about to shake up our country forever.
Residents demand review, as $100m affordable housing project starts
Construction begins next week on a $100-million south East Queensland affordable housing project, despite opposition from locals and claims the ministerial approval was rushed through.
Donation to NT hospital aiming to create ‘life-changing outcomes’
A Red Centre hospital has welcomed two very special visitors – and they left behind something which is helping ‘create life-changing outcomes’. Find out more.
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