Teen sentenced over ‘appalling’ $300k NQ crime spree
A teen involved in causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage during a crime spree has been told he must work hard to regain trust.
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‘Cruising into the new year’: Six ships set for Townsville
After receiving a 4.8 out of 5 rating from cruise visitors, Townsville is set to receive six cruise ships within two weeks in what is expected to be a record fortnight.
‘The sky is black’: Residents desperate for flying fox dispersal
Blood-sucking lice are falling from the sky and the screaming never stops – for years these Alice River residents have lived with a flying fox colony and now they’re desperate to be heard.
Y.O.G.A and $177 rooms: Ardo goes big for first ‘birthday’
Townsville’s only five-star hotel, Ardo, is celebrating its first anniversary with a birthday month full of discount room rates and a DJ. Get in quick.
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Awkward pattern emerging as more pseudo hospitals tipped
Premier Steven Miles has laughed off an uncomfortable suggestion as he unveils another satellite hospital, with more on the way.
Popular Townsville sushi store expands into central location
After tantalising tastebuds in the northern suburbs, a popular Townsville sushi restaurant has begun delighting diners at its new central location. See where.
Mum bites, rips woman’s hair out in vicious attack
A woman had to get a tetanus shot after a heated conversation at a backpackers party turned violent, leaving her with chunks of hair missing and a grisly bite mark.
‘I feel the time is right’: Cowboys legend Kyle Feldt to depart club
North Queensland Cowboys’ all-time leading try scorer Kyle Feldt is set to part ways with the club at the end of the season, closing a chapter on a glittering career that’s solidified his status as a homegrown hero.
‘We had no choice’: Why KAP opposed community safety bill
KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto says his party had ‘no choice’ but to vote against a community safety bill set to bring in new measures to curb crime, claiming it also unfairly targets licensed gun owners.
Police launch road safety crackdown on NQ’s boozey drivers
Police are out in force on the roads around the Townsville district to crack down on drivers doing the wrong thing. Find out why.
Otto’s and Frosty Mango partner for new ice-cream tubs
Frosty Mango is expanding into ice cream tubs, quietly launching four new freezers across Townsville where you can purchase the much-loved ice cream without the 50 minute drive.
Frantic moment youths dump stolen car and flee police
Youths dumped a stolen car along Maroong St, Currajong while being pursued by police on Saturday. Video: Madisyn Anne Roberts
‘We’ve all lost mates’: City rallies behind Legacy with roaring ride
Nearly 200 bikes will roar through Townsville as the Patriots Motorcycle Club revs up for its 13th annual Ride for Legacy this Saturday, raising funds and giving Legacy beneficiaries, some in their 70s, a ride to remember.
Early morning ‘altercation’ leaves woman hospitalised
A 30-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a violent altercation in Kelso early this morning. Get the latest update.
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