Council reveals future of bridge over flooded waters
Acting Townsville Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney has denied suggestions the council has been sitting idle over the replacement of a wrecked bridge on Magnetic Island.
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Youth crime survey: How the scourge really impacts NQ
North Queenslanders are impacted by youth crime every day – but how are our residents really coping with the carnage on our streets? Take the survey today.
Revealed: Townsville snubbed in federal budget
Cash splashes for Defence, the Bruce and the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Townsville handed down in the federal budget, but there no fresh funding for the region.
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Young mum uses ladder, knife, to steal woman’s wardrobe, Mercedes
A court has heard how a young mum used a ladder to break into a South Townsville home, bagged up a wardrobe’s worth of clothes, then pulled a knife when caught in the act.
Dad puts in marathon effort to raise funds for premature bubs
Inspired by his own journey as a premmie dad, Townsville’s David Dudley is lacing up to run 10km every day this November, raising funds and awareness for sick and premature babies.
‘Here to face the music’: Miles and Dick chat with Townsville locals about what went wrong
Beginning a “Labor listening tour of Queensland” in Townsville, Opposition leader Steven Miles and deputy Cameron Dick were in town to “face the music” after their election defeat, while Miles urged David Crisafulli to act on mayor Troy Thompson.
Former teacher found dead inside cell at Townsville jail
A former teacher charged with the indecent treatment of children has been found dead inside a Townsville jail with authorities launching a full internal investigation.
I thought it was a pregnancy bump … I didn’t expect this
A mum thought she was pregnant but she soon discovered it was something far different.
French battlefield tour hits close to home for NQ corporal
An infantry section commander has had the opportunity to visit the battlefield where his great-grandfather fought over 100 years ago. Read why he found the experience humbling.
New ‘fish highways’ help native species breed
New “fishways” built from north of Townsville to Tully have opened up more than 100 kilometres of waterways to allow species such as barramundi and mangrove jack to breed.
Woman’s snake terror: ‘It came at me, striking over and over’
A Queensland woman has described the terror of being repeatedly struck by a snake when an early morning bush walk went horribly wrong.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
‘Lost their trust’: Miles, Dick return to scene of electoral annihilation
Steven Miles and Cameron Dick will face regional Queensland voters to learn why they wiped Labor off the map.
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