Lila Pigliafiori had just started working as a nurse when she realised the man sitting across from her in a mental health facility was deaf – and none of his doctors knew about it.
An instructor known for her beach pilaties sessions has has come out on top as Townsville’s best pilates instructor of 2025 as the industry experiences a ‘boom’ in NQ.
Soaring mortgage costs have pushed thousands of Queenslanders to the brink of defaulting on their loans. See who is the hardest hit.
A man hid in a woman’s home, beat her with a bat and had other people stalk her after she declined his offer to go on a date.
An important day in the Hindu calendar is set to be celebrated by the Townsville community with food, sparklers, dance, music and more. Learn more here.
Levanti on Palmer St is aiming to ‘redefine’ fine dining in Townsville with a new four-course dinner – including Dubai chocolate torte, kleftiko lamb shoulder, prawn bisque, and more
A proposed 350-house estate could play a key role in tackling Townsville’s housing crisis by helping older residents to downsize. See where it would be built.
An iconic Aussie band have been announced as the special guest for The Killers stadium show in Townsville this month. Find out who it is + get tickets now >>
Four besties have banded together for some wicked and ghoulish Halloween fun with four skeletons with an ever changing wardrobe in Idalia. Check out the pictures.
A massive new shed has energised a long-running Townsville business, which desperately needs more workers to keep up with demand. See where.
A Queensland woman has recounted the harrowing moment she thought she would die alone after her arm was torn off by her own dog. Now she has a chilling warning for families. WATCH THE INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW
Every 14 days, Townsville man Gary Mantell saves three lives, and early next year, he will have saved 1500. Find out what fuels his mission and why he’s urging others to roll up their sleeves.
The Katter’s Australian Party is not taking its foot off the gas with the minor political party saying it has been given a stronger mandate to tackle the scourge of youth crime.
Following the end of his 16-year career, an army veteran wasn’t sure where his transition out would take him. Now an incredible sporting opportunity has helped point him in the right direction.
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