‘Life changing’: Free TAFE a lifeline for vital NQ care sector
More than 100 Townsville residents are enjoying free TAFE courses to combat a critical skills shortages in the sickly health sector.
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‘I genuinely didn’t expect it’: Students receive uni offers
High-school graduates Ellianna Quilala, Timothy Rono and Hunter Dawson were “overjoyed” to be offered a place at JCU. Read how they did it.
WATCH: Police probe into ‘severely malnourished’ man’s death
Detectives have revealed a person of interest as part of an investigation into the death of a North Queensland man who was non-verbal and largely housebound. Police have released video of his awful living conditions.
Vote now: Help crown Townsville’s cutest baby of 2024
More than 100 babies have been entered to take out the title of Townsville’s cutest bub born in 2024. Check out the cute contestants here >
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NAMED: Alleged NQ caravan thief in court
A young man alleged to have stolen a car and caravan with a family still inside at a park has had the matter mentioned in a Townsville court for the first time since being charged.
Koala count: Drones to help save Maggie Island’s endangered icons
The Magnetic Island Koala Hospital and an Australian wildlife survey drone company have teamed up in preparation of ‘The Great Magnetic Island Koala Count’ program.
‘I’d hate to die before I could have a vote’
Hundreds of Townsville residents have hit the polls already, including a 74-year-old “rusted-on” Labor voter who joked he may not be around to vote in three weeks.
Councillors, mayor trade barbs over hijacked meeting
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the people of Townsville could know the things they know about yourself right now, and would their decision still be the same if that was the case,” a fed-up councillor asked the mayor in a heated meeting. See what went down.
Microbiology maestro hangs up lab coat, leaves a lasting legacy
After 30 years of groundbreaking work in infectious diseases, Dr Robert Norton is set to retire, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the fight against some of North Queensland’s most challenging health threats.
Driver charged over crash after four taken to hospital
A driver has been charged with failing to give way after an Aitkenvale traffic crash which resulted in four people being hospitalised. Read the latest.
Teen to face court after caravan with family still in it allegedly stolen
A young man has been charged with five counts of deprivation of liberty after he allegedly stole a car and caravan with a terrified family still in it. FULL DETAILS
‘Grey matter Olympics’ is fun and games
Aged care homes have come together for a ‘grey matter olympics’, pitting seniors against each other in beer pong, a ‘barbie swim sprint’ and shooting (with Nerf guns).
‘No-brainer’: Advocates call for better childcare accessibility and early learning opportunities
Data shows Townsville is one of the worst areas in Queensland for early learning accessibility, as advocacy groups saying lack of early childhood support can affect all aspects of life.
Push for ‘fairer’ tax system to address growing inequality
Anglicare North Queensland has issued a strong call for a government overhaul of tax policies, which it claims are not only failing to reduce inequality but are actively driving it. Read their proposed solutions.
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