Hero off-duty firefighter jumps into action on sneaky weekend away
A North Queensland firefighter has received one of Australia’s highest bravery gongs for risking his life to save another during a weekend away with his wife.
Townsville
‘Stay vigilant’: Townsville on ‘alert’ as severe weather lashes NQ
The newly repaired Ollera Creek Bridge south of Ingham is being put to the test as Townsville moves to ‘alert’ level due to severe weather lashing North Queensland.
‘Best approach’: CBD patrols expanded after positive response
One of Townsville’s top restaurateurs, who sits right next to one of the city’s worst hotspots for anti-social behaviour, has backed an increase in patrols on the city’s streets.
‘Grossly unfair’: Politician calls out contrast of North and South Qld disaster funding
The government response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred has left a sour taste in the mouth of North Queenslanders who believe the southeast received special treatment never afforded to disaster-prone regions.
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YOUR SAY: Qld’s election promises unpacked
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Slick slogans, promises and fresh meat: Townsville candidates’ final pitches
As voters head to the polling booths today, we asked Townsville, Thuringowa and Mundingburra’s main candidates to give us their final pitch on the biggest issues they’ll tackle — and why they deserve your vote.
Renewed park with playground, dog park now open
Townsville families can now enjoy a brand-new outdoor experience at the freshly renewed Riverside Green Park at Douglas.
Burdekin candidates’ final pitch to voters in quick-fire Q&A
Dale Last may be expecting an election win, but his two main opponents – a former Moranbah mayor and a Townsville doctor – aren’t giving up yet. Get the breakdown of Burdekin’s voting options.
Under the hood with North Qld candidates and their cars
You can tell a lot about a person by the car they drive, and political candidates are no exception. From flashy Teslas to old workhorses, peek under the hood of these campaign cars and discover stories revealing more about them than party colours.
City’s vibrant cinema group has Halloween sorted
Townsville Cinema Group’s Halloween Spooktacular features “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” celebrating local cinema with prizes, costumes, and a festive atmosphere.
In pictures: $55,000 raised at local fundraiser
MasterChef’s Rhiannon Anderson hosted a fundraiser for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation at the Metropole Hotel.
Bubbles N Froth: wild world of bubble teas
A well-known Townsville woman has expanded into the wild world of bubble tea with the purchase of North Ward’s ‘Bubbles N Froth’.
Buckle up Townsville: bull riding returns to city
PBR Australia Monster Energy Grand Finals hits Townsville on November 1 and 2 with top riders and global talent competing for championships and more than $204,000 in prizes.
Cloncurry residents told to prepare for evacuation as bushfire nears
Residents in parts of Cloncurry are being warned to prepare to leave as a fast-moving bushfire threatens the area.
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