Duo’s violent ‘revenge attack’ after home invasion
Two men who kicked a teenager on the ground and stole his shoes in an aggressive ‘retaliation’ to a young boy who broke into a home have been sentenced.
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WATCH: Banged up bicyclist seeks damages for nasty crash
A cyclist left badly injured after he was allegedly struck by a motorist in a black BMW in the Townsville CBD has enlisted the services of a top-notch legal firm to pursue damages.
Traffic delays after multi-vehicle crash on Riverway Dr
Motorists are being warned to expect delays after a three-vehicle crash has temporarily blocked parts of Riverway Drive in Condon this morning.
Where can I go? How do I get help? Your Qld housing questions answered
Queensland’s housing crisis – and the increase in tent cities it brings with it – is reaching breaking point. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Cowboys kick off field of dreams with Kith and Kin
Disability and mental health support group Kith and Kin will lead the charge as the first group to experience a Cowboys home game this season, kicking off the club’s 2025 Field of Dreams program.
Urgent plea for blood donors after cyclone
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs an additional 6000 people to donate blood this week to replenish supplies depleted by ex-Cyclone Alfred.
I thought I had a headache – but my brain and spine were leaking
This retired nurse thought she just had a nasty headache, but in reality, fluid was leaking from her brain and spine. This is what doctors did next.
WATCH: Teens flaunt stolen Raptor online hours before arrests
Three people are in custody after a group of brazen teens got online to boast about stealing a brand-new Ford Raptor during an early morning crime spree in Townsville. See the video.
More delays in anticipated Gregory Clubb sentence
The car thief found guilty of the manslaughter of motorcyclist Jennifer Board has had his sentence rescheduled for the third time. Here’s why.
Government scraps crime victim-focused advisory panel
A minister has attempted to deflect a question about youth crime after the Opposition questioned the decision amid rising car thefts in NQ.
Teen lucky after contracting serious, life-threatening disease
Townsville’s Public Health Unit is searching for cause of the first case of respiratory diphtheria discovered in the city in decades. DETAILS.
Flood-battered cane farmers now eligible for $75k disaster grants
Recovery grants for flood-struck North Queensland cane farmers and businesses have increased as new details about the extent of the disaster emerge.
‘Take all precautions’: Dengue warning ramps up amid new cases
Townsville’s leading public health expert has urged residents to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves after a fresh spate of cases of dengue were identified in North Ward.
‘A lot of positives’: First Darwin-based soldiers move to NQ
Two army sergeants, and their families, are among the first contingent from the 1st Aviation Regiment to relocate to Townsville from Darwin. MEET THEM HERE.
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