COVID-19 helps Townsville florist blossom 12 February 2021 For many small businesses in Townsville, the coronavirus downturn has been a financial and emotional struggle. But in some good news, business is blooming for a... Continue Reading
Townsville water safe to drink despite discolouration, doctors say 11 February 2021 Doctors in Townsville are reassuring residents that the tap water is safe to drink despite it being a strange colour. Some residents have raised concerns with...
Another millionaire in Townsville, winner checks ticket a week after the draw 10 February 2021 A Townsville man has discovered he has won the lotto after finally checking his ticket, that was sitting on his kitchen bench for a week. The...
Youth crime crisis: Calls to "stop the bull..." 10 February 2021 A passionate anti-crime group is blasting the Premier's new youth justice reforms, accusing her of being more interested in party politics than listening to the...
GPS tagging, new youth bail laws to clampdown on Queensland's youth crime 09 February 2021 The Premier has announced a raft of reforms targeting the youth crime crisis in Queensland, describing the move as "strong action". But the Opposition says the...
Man charged with murder over Jennifer Board's death 09 February 2021 An alleged youth crime vigilante who is accused of driving a car that hit and killed Townsville woman Jennifer Board has been charged with murder. Police...
'Worst thing the government could do' says unions on industrial relations reforms 08 February 2021 The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) says the Federal Government's proposed changes to industrial relations (IR) laws will leave workers worse off with their...
New taskforce to target repeat offending in Townsville 08 February 2021 Police have launched a taskforce to help address the ongoing issues with youth crime and repeat offending in Townsville. It follows the death of 22-year-old Jennifer...
Investigation underway after Bravus (formerly Adani) accused of environmental breaches 08 February 2021 Bravus Mining is being investigated over accusations its Carmichael mine rail corridor is breaching environmental rules, but the mining company denies any wrongdoing. The Mackay Conservation...
Three teens arrested following fatal crash 08 February 2021 Police have arrested three people in relation to a stolen vehicle that was involved in a fatal crash at Thuringowa. Two 18-year-old men have been arrested,...
‘Save our Crops’: Harvest loss costing farmers’ mental health 05 February 2021 A shortage of workers is taking a heavy toll on the health and wellbeing of fruit and vegetable growers in areas such as the Burdekin. A...
