Experts weigh in after ‘turtle graveyard’ found near river
A cluster of turtle skeletons and mummified remains found on the banks of the Ross River has alarmed several locals. We ask the experts what might be going on. See the pictures.
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Mount Isa man charged over bizarre, anti-government graffiti spree
Queensland Police have charged an alleged serial graffiti vandal who sprayed a bizarre anti-government phrase across more than a dozen businesses in Mount Isa’s CBD. DETAILS
Nightmare school pick-up prompts petition and parking rethink
Changes are on the way to fix a dangerous situation where Townsville parents were forced to queue on a busy road for school pick-up. See what solutions are being considered.
True stories behind the faces forever connected by tragedy
These are the true stories of 15 everyday Queenslanders who never met but will forever be connected through tragedy and heartbreak.
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‘22 tyres slashed’: Townsville disability provider victim of vandalism spree, offender charged
A Townsville NDIS provider in Douglas was one of several targets of a woman’s brazen act of vandalism, with tyres punctured and windscreens smashed on their company cars and rocks thrown into their office front door.
Devastated family’s home in peril after father dies of crash injuries
A grieving mother who lost her husband a year after a serious Townsville traffic accident in Townsville is now in danger of losing her family home.
Townsville strongman Darsey Tamblyn deadlifts 320kg
Townsville strongman Darsey Tamblyn breaks his PB in the deadlift event at the 2025 World Strength Games in Utah with a 320kg lift.
Trial of alleged child sex offender halted
A jury has been discharged in the trial of a soldier who was charged with a string of child sex offences after allegedly procuring explicit content from a young girl.
‘Staggering hypocrisy’: Katter rips on government for new public holiday
It’s safe to say Kennedy MP Bob Katter is not happy with an Australian state holding a public holiday for Reconciliation Day. Here’s why.
Alleged child sex offender, Daniel Thomas McWhir walks out of Townsville Courthouse after a mistrial
Alleged child sex offender, Daniel Thomas McWhir walks out of Townsville Courthouse with his legal team after his case was declared a mistrial…
Win tickets to the Cowboys vs Dolphins this weekend
Scott Drinkwater will captain the Cowboys this weekend, and we want you there to cheer the boys home against the Dolphins.
Qld’s strange rules, loopholes you don’t know about
Queensland has some truly bizarre rules – and even more bizarre battles have been fought over them.
Inside the job of a police liaison officer
Tracey Pere grew up on Cook Island and used to clean police stations – today, she’s a senior police liaison officer using four languages to help keep Townsville safe.
Man killed, woman fighting for life after LandCruiser rolls
A man has died and a woman has been left fighting for life after their Toyota LandCruiser lost control and rolled.
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