Katter slams ‘unfair’ student debt snub for outback teachers
Teachers in Mount Isa and Cloncurry are missing out on vital student debt relief because the government won’t classify the towns as ‘very remote’, according to maverick MP Bob Katter.
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‘Gutless’ youth offender faces 20 offences under new laws
A 14-year-old boy fronted his victims in court and apologised for stealing and breaking into their family homes during a shocking break and enter spree across Townsville.
I was fatigued, bloated and in pain – how I discovered I had IBD
For more than a decade, Michelle Hobson endured extreme fatigue, excruciating abdominal pain, and repeated hospital visits. Finally getting answers helped her.
Illegal tobacco courier fronts court for 340kg bust
A young driver was caught with more than $513k worth of tobacco concealed in various ways in the back of a van driving along the Bruce Highway.
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‘Cheap’ over 50s village approved, despite ‘trailer park’ concerns
Council has approved a 350 housing lots for the over-50s in a growing Townsville suburb, but one councillor was concerned with how the homes might look.
Man glassed, beer can hurled in roommate clash
A roommate who smashed a wine bottle over a man’s head during an argument that left the victim with permanent injuries has been sentenced. Here’s how the feud unfolded.
CBD revival: Success stories inspire city heart transformation
Hundreds of community members have attended an event which showcased success stories and strategies to revive Townsville’s ailing CBD. Find out what they heard.
Civic Theatre box office drastically cuts hours
Some musical lovers are up in arms after Townsville Civic Theatre dramatically decreased the opening hours of its box office. See why the council made the choice.
Rape accused football coach out on bail
A sports coach alleged to have groomed and raped a young girl will be released into the community, the same day police charged him with additional child-abuse related offences.
VOTE NOW: Townsville’s best pilates instructor
Who is your favourite pilates instructor? This is your chance to vote them the city’s best. POLL >>>
E-scooter rider transported with head injury to hospital
Townsville paramedics responded to two serious incidents overnight, attending a two-vehicle crash on Angus Smith Drive and a e-scooter crash in Kirwan. Read more.
Townsville childcare centre slams ‘slanderous allegations’
Parents have anonymously aired claims their children came home with bruises and cuts from a Townsville childcare centre, but the centre claims it’s “misinformation” and fights aren’t happening.
‘Poison to our city’: Townsville’s worst drug crime suburbs exposed
Townsville is battling a growing drug scourge, with shocking new figures revealing the suburbs hardest hit. Where does your area rank? See the full list and the latest from police on how the local drug trade is evolving.
‘Resilience is weaning’: Cane farmers wait ‘desperately’ for increase in disaster grants
Taking the fight for an increase in disaster grants all the way to the Prime Minister, Bob Katter says flood-affected cane farmers need more cash to get back on their feet. SEE THE DAMAGE.
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