‘It’s growing so much’: NDIS-spec housing boom in Townsville
For the first time ever, Townsville has its own ‘disability housing specialist’, hired to help residents make their way into the growing market of NDIS-spec homes. Take a tour.
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Where to vote: Every North Queensland polling booth listed
Thousands of North Queenslanders will be voting for the Queensland state election on Saturday. Use our FREE GUIDE to find your nearest polling location in all the local electorates.
12yo filmed ‘crying in the gutter’ after dramatic arrest
A video showing a 12-year-old boy crying and lying in a gutter following his arrest in Townsville has surfaced on social media. Find out what allegedly happened.
‘Didn’t have a problem until the last 80km’: Shitbox Rally’s last car
The last car to cross the Shitbox Rally finish line in Townsville on Friday was a 1999 Holden Rodeo, formerly used as a supermarket trolley tractor, that gave up the ghost in Mingela, of all places.
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90+ photos of the final days of eisteddfod
Thousands of performers took to the stage over three weeks of the 2019 Townsville Eisteddfod. Check out 90+ photos of the final days >>
Next pinball wizard could be uncovered in Townsville
The biggest pinball stars will descent on Townsville for an exciting opportunity to be named one of the best. Don’t stress, there’s still time to polish your flipping skills.
‘Another one to love’: Cowboys star’s baby joy
Cowboys star Jake Clifford and his wife Steph have announced they are expecting their second child, sharing the joyful news with a series of heartwarming family photos.
Wanted: Operator for retirement village’s restaurant and bar
If you have a background in hospitality, or are looking to expand, a Townsville retirement village needs you to run their restaurant and bar.
How rude! 25 acts that could be making you a certified jerk
Not putting your trolley back, leaving the toilet seat up, texting while walking – they’re part of the 25 little acts that make you a little bit rude. Everyone is guilty of at least one. Do you qualify, take the POLL
‘Beautiful, attractive, sweet’: Man grooms undercover cop online
A psychologist has labelled a man’s offending as portraying ‘sexual deviance’ and reported he is at ‘medium’ risk of reoffending after being caught messaging who he thought was a 13-year-old girl on Facebook.
Students aim for the stars on trip of a lifetime
Thirteen students from Townsville’s St Patrick’s College are heading off for an out-of-this-world trip to iconic science attractions in the US.
Townsville Air Fair sets lofty goal to combat cancer
Castle Hill will come alive with the sound of aerobatic aeroplanes at the Lexus of Townsville Air Fair this weekend.
‘Everything paused – then I got the worst possible news’
An Aussie woman has opened up about the moment her life came crashing down – and what she did next.
Youth detainees assault staff in ‘disgusting’ incident
A violent disturbance erupted at the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre recently, resulting in the assault of four staff members, including one who was knocked momentarily unconscious.
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