Private practice brings first CT scanner to Charters Towers
The Charter’s Towers community’s pleas for a CT scanner might have been answered with a privately owned medical imaging business opening at Goldtower Central.
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Ambulance called to court: Man drops in dramatic scenes
The boyfriend of a woman who had her arm bitten off by a dog dropped to the courtroom floor claiming he was experiencing a medical episode as he was sentenced to jail for drugs and theft.
WATCH: Girls brutally attacked in ‘vicious’ pool incident
A trip to Townsville has ended in terror for one family after two teenage girls were allegedly viciously attacked at a popular public pool by a group of strangers. SEE THE VIDEO.
Push to dissolve trust delaying JCU housing project
The state government is stepping in to help James Cook University dissolve a charitable trust standing in the way of developing 100 hectares of unused land for housing. Here’s why.
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‘Flashpackers’: Pier Restaurant revived as pod accommodation
The former Pier Restaurant is reopening as a unique accommodation option offering luxurious self-contained sleeping pods with water views. SEE OUR SNEAK PEEK VIDEO.
Hair-raising new move for Townsville entrepreneur
A Townsville woman has launched her own hair care brand after spending more than 10 years perfecting her scalp oil formula. See how her childhood in France inspired her business.
From farms to festivals: Carinda Christie brings her heartfelt tunes to NAFA
Carinda Christie, a singer-songwriter from the scenic Atherton Tablelands, is gearing up to bring her raw and relatable storytelling to Townsville’s Northern Australian Festival of Arts for the very first time.
‘Vulnerable and unsupported’: MP comes out swinging for teachers
With more than 12,000 teachers and teacher aides having resigned from state schools across Queensland in the last four years, a state MP has slammed the government for failing to protect educators.
Inside Townsville’s new ABF facility
The Australia Border Force has unveiled a new container examination facility in Townsville, featuring a $540,000 pallet X-ray machine that triples…
‘Disaster waiting to happen’: Residents critical of road upgrades
Residents of an outer Townsville suburb have expressed safety concerns over works being done on the intersection in and out of the area, saying drivers trying to turn in are ‘sitting ducks’ as cars whiz past at 100kmh.
New ABF facility to triple cargo checks in contraband crackdown
The Australia Border Force has significantly stepped up its efforts to combat contraband entering North Queensland, unveiling a new Townsville facility set to triple cargo inspections at the port.
‘Foolish, deliberate’: Beef thief caught in cattle heist
A man who stole at least $30,000 worth of livestock from a neighbouring property claimed he was getting back at the nearby cattle farmer.
Fire coach targeted in terrifying home invasion
Townsville Fire head coach Shannon Seebohm is one of the latest victims of the city’s crime crisis, with masked thieves terrorising his pregnant wife during a chilling home invasion and stealing two cars.
‘Stoked’: Former Paddy’s Markets undergoes $2m transformation
Formerly home to Townsville’s iconic Paddy’s Markets, a derelict building is unrecognisable after $2m renovation to become home to a thriving real estate agency. See how it looks now.
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