Pet owner speaks out after dog’s injury in grooming incident
Upset about the way her dog’s injury in a grooming incident was handled, a distressed Townsville pet owner has spoken out. See what other residents had to say.
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‘Hope common sense can prevail’: Palaszczuk throws weight behind Sun Metals
Sun Metals zinc refinery workers are ‘concerned and worried’ about a hostile takeover attempt, which could risk their safety and future careers. See who has backed their cause.
Revolutionary technology brought to TSV to help kids and families
North Queensland families of children with disabilities were able to participate in physical therapy and use world-class technology as part of a clinic from a Gold Coast centre.
‘Naively believed I was the only person’: Child rape victim speaks
It was only once this pedophile was unmasked in the media, that one of his first victim’s felt safe enough to tell police what happened to her as a five year old girl in Townsville.
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Juliette’s crowned the ice-cream of the crop at Qld awards
An iconic Townsville gelataria and ice creamery has proved it’s one of the best in the state.
Revealed: NQ’s volunteers of the year
Volunteering NQ has made the difficult choice to pick the winners of this year’s volunteer awards. See all the winners here.
One of Queensland’s oldest festivals remembers flood disaster
The tiny hamlet of Bemerside on the Bruce Highway north of Ingham is hosting the annual Festival of St Anthony, first held in 1927.
‘Expensive game of cat and mouse’: Car theft spike triggers fresh fight
Townsville’s car theft crisis roared back to life in March, with an average of five cars stolen daily, before the numbers dipped last month as police intensified their crackdown on the worst offenders. Check out the crime data.
Reef HQ not a ‘small fish tank’ that needs repairs
Federal MPs have doubled down on a push for more Reef HQ funding as a campaign is launched to save the city’s aquarium. Here’s why they think the project needs funding.
Teen taken to hospital after snake bite
A young girl has been transported to hospital after she was bitten by a snake in Rasmussen this afternoon. Full details.
‘Talk, read, sing and play’: Children’s TV legend heads to NQ
Townsville library hosts First 5 Forever program with special guest in toe. Here’s why the program is so important.
290 days in prison for scratching police officer
A young woman has been sentenced to 290 days in prison after she scratched a Townsville police officer, creating “abrasions” on the officer’s forearms. See why her sentence was so harsh.
‘Unhealthy addiction’: Stamp duty changes needed for insurance
Queensland’s ‘antiquated’ property tax system is not fit for purpose according to critics who blame it for NQ’s painful insurance costs.
Whitsundays expertise to elevate luxury Magnetic Island hotel
Recognising Magnetic Island’s potential to attract tourists from far and wide, a luxury accommodation specialist has taken over a four star rated hotel.
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