‘Missed every day’: Motorbike crash victim identified
The victim of a fatal motorbike crash in the Burdekin has been remembered as a “loving” son and father of two. Read the details.
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Finals fever hits as Cowboys fans rally behind their heroes
Cowboys faithful turned out in force for the team’s final open training session at home before their big clash with the Sharks. Hear from young diehard supporters about what fuels their passion for the club.
Calm before the storm: Dark jokes, music and council argy-bargy
Councillors debated policies that could affect the city’s parking developments for years, media permission and powers the mayor claims strips him of influence. Here’s five things you need to know from this week’s council meeting.
‘An institution’: Veteran teacher and Saint mastermind dies
After helping generations of NQ students understand mathematics, and playing a key role in creating the Townsville Saint, veteran teacher Peter Higgins has died. Read about his life.
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New plan to ‘alleviate housing strain’ when new troops arrive
DHA has revealed how it plans to get 500 more houses on the books before a massive influx of soldiers arrives in Townsville.
‘Horrified’: Disabled woman refused show discounts for carers
A profoundly disabled woman says she was humiliated and suffered a panic attack after her carers were denied discounts to a regional show amid claims others were ‘abusing’ the hard to get card.
Stadium top job up for grabs, as Kimball calls full-time
The head of Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium is set to call time in the top job at the end of this year’s rugby league season.
YOUR SAY: Where in the world should Townsville fly to?
Qantas may soon throw North Queenslanders a lifeline in picking up two popular routes Bonza left grounded, as new international destinations are put on the table. Have your say in our poll.
Economics expert flags ‘glaring’ issue driving insurance costs
An economics expert has examined the issues plaguing northern Australia’s unbalanced insurance market. See what she identified as a ‘glaring’ issue.
Ryder throws hat in as Katter candidate for Townsville
Margie Ryder’s desire to represent Townsville hasn’t been curtailed by her defeat at the most recent local government election, with her now gunning for a state seat.
‘Gangrene and rotting’: Katter’s take on federal budget
Katter’s Australia Party MP Bob Katter expressed his disappointment with the 2024 federal budget, saying it ‘lacks long-term vision and critical details.’
‘Not sufficient’: Business community’s budget disappointment
North Queensland’s disappointed business community has levelled criticism at the government’s Federal Budget, including the lack of new funding for Reef HQ. Read their feedback.
‘Incredibly thankful’: NQ export’s French Open wildcard win
A rising North Queensland tennis star has been awarded a wildcard into the main draw of a major Grand Slam. See who he’ll be up against.
Engineered wood business targets growing construction in NQ
A timber business which first appeared in Townsville during the 1980s has returned to the city, ready to provide the products for the next construction boom. See where they are.
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