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Mystery cases spark sixth Vic lockdown - Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the state had no alternative but to enter a seven-day lockdown to contain a growing outbreak of COVID-19 in Melb ...

Charters Towers airport to receive $800,000 upgrade - The Charters Towers airport is set to receive a $800,000 upgrade that will improve safety and create more opportunities for charter flights. The wo ...

Dragons run home key to Norman's future - Corey Norman has a five-week run to keep his NRL career alive as the off-contract half battles to keep St George Illawarra in finals contention.

Majority of Australians back in lockdown - More than 16 million Australians will once again be plunged into lockdown as extra coronavirus vaccine doses are pumped into outbreak hot spots.

“Encouraging news” as Queensland records 16 local Covid cases - Queensland has recorded 27 new cases of coronavirus overnight, with the figures being described as “encouraging", sparking hopes of a ...

Concern over low vaccination rates in regional Queensland - New data shows regional Queensland is lagging behind when in comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Federal Government released its latest vacc ...

Teens charged over burglary and stolen car, Kelso - Four teens have been charged over a burglary and car theft at Kelso. It's alleged three boys broke through a security screen while a girl acted as ...

Smoke warning issued for Townsville - Townsville residents are being reminded of a planned burn taking place today. A burn will be done within the Townsville Town Common Conservation P ...

Older mothers on the rise in Australia - More Australian women are having children later in life, with the number giving birth over 35 almost doubling in the space of two decades.

On-the-spot fine for breaking lockdown rules in Townsville - As millions of south east Queenslanders spend their fourth day in lockdown, police warn travellers returning to regional towns from down south that ...

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Council offering financial support to young local athletes

06 July 2021

Young Charters Towers athletes representing Queensland or Australia can apply for a financial boost. Charters Towers Regional Council is offering young athletes up to $2,000 in...

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Drugs, crime to boxing champ: Leah Ruben's uplifting journey

When Leah Ruben was 12 years old a whirlwind of drugs and alcohol quickly led to a life of crime. Today, she stands proud as Australian...

Seven new cases as Queenslanders warned of Pfizer jab delay

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned Queenslanders seeking to get the Pfizer vaccine that they may not get the jab until October or November. The State Government...

Woman arrested over Currajong stabbing

A 33-year-old woman has been rushed to hospital, following a stabbing at Currajong. Emergency crews were called to a Bayswater Road home around 2pm on Sunday,...

Blackhawks game postponed due to COVID

Brisbane's extended lockdown has caused this weekend's Intrust Super Cup matches to be postponed. The Townsville Blackhawks were set to face the Norths Devils in Townsville...

Townsville business leader calls for COVID alert system

Townsville business leaders are calling for the introduction of a tiered alert system to clearly outline the level of coronavirus restrictions in place in future...

Police urge locals to follow COVID restrictions

Locals are being encouraged to keep following lockdown rules until they are lifted at 6pm. Police have commended the behaviour of Townsville locals, with only a...

North Queensland man charged with murder

A North Queensland man accused of stabbing another man in the chest has been charged with murder. At 4.50pm yesterday, police were called to a Mount...

Qld doctors call for better protection against Delta strain

Doctors are demanding better protection from the Delta strain as they run dangerously low on of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). During the pandemic, GPs have been...

Lockdown ends for parts of Queensland except Brisbane and Moreton

Lockdown will end at 6pm tonight for all Queensland local government areas except Brisbane and Moreton Bay after the state recorded three new locally acquired...

Hopes lockdown will lift as QLD records four COVID cases

The chances of the snap lockdown lifting in Queensland tomorrow are looking promising after the state recorded just two locally acquired cases of coronavirus despite...

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