Erratic Castle Hill driver hit with taser after injuring police
A woman who injured police officers resisting arrest after driving dangerously up and down Castle Hill has been subdued with a taser. See what she allegedly did.
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Dental crisis as councils ignore fluoride science, children left with rotting teeth
More and more Queensland children are facing major dental procedures as calls grow louder for change. SEE MAP | VOTE IN POLL
100 mile-an-hour MP’s ‘anxious’ wait for cancer results
Townsville’s assistant minister is waiting for her latest test results, as she progresses with a trial drug and chemotherapy in her first few months as a politician.
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.
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‘We had no choice’: Why KAP opposed community safety bill
KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto says his party had ‘no choice’ but to vote against a community safety bill set to bring in new measures to curb crime, claiming it also unfairly targets licensed gun owners.
Police launch road safety crackdown on NQ’s boozey drivers
Police are out in force on the roads around the Townsville district to crack down on drivers doing the wrong thing. Find out why.
Otto’s and Frosty Mango partner for new ice-cream tubs
Frosty Mango is expanding into ice cream tubs, quietly launching four new freezers across Townsville where you can purchase the much-loved ice cream without the 50 minute drive.
Frantic moment youths dump stolen car and flee police
Youths dumped a stolen car along Maroong St, Currajong while being pursued by police on Saturday. Video: Madisyn Anne Roberts
‘We’ve all lost mates’: City rallies behind Legacy with roaring ride
Nearly 200 bikes will roar through Townsville as the Patriots Motorcycle Club revs up for its 13th annual Ride for Legacy this Saturday, raising funds and giving Legacy beneficiaries, some in their 70s, a ride to remember.
Early morning ‘altercation’ leaves woman hospitalised
A 30-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a violent altercation in Kelso early this morning. Get the latest update.
Youth crime program aims to curb violence, create stability at home
Townsville is launching a new offensive in the fight against youth crime, with a program laser-focused on curbing family violence and creating stable home environments for at-risk kids.
‘Act now’: Queensland syphilis outbreak killing unborn babies
There are fears that an outbreak of a deadly sexually transmitted disease that began in northwest Queensland will continue to claim the lives of unborn babies across the state.
Townsville soldier’s lessons in culture, combat in the NT
Townsville soldier Private Bethany Dance is bringing back unique lessons in Indigenous culture, including traditional tracking methods, after her recent participation in Exercise Predator’s Run in the Northern Territory.
Iconic theatre show returns to Queens Gardens
TheatreiNQ’s Shakespeare Under the Stars returns with “As You Like It,” featuring alumni actors and showcasing the success of their Bridge Project in nurturing talent and creating a theatrical family.
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