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75 years of growth: Magic that sets Townsville’s Eisteddfod apart

There’s been a few missed years because of Covid and flooding, but the Townsville Eisteddfod has gone from strength to strength. Here’s why organisers think it’s done so well.

Man and woman found dead inside Cairns home

Detectives are investigating the sudden deaths of a man and a woman, both aged 41, at a Cairns home on Tuesday night.

Extra-strong NQ rum turns heads at world competition

The makers of an extra-strong British navy-strength vintage rum that was named ‘Best Unaged Rum of the Year’ have revealed why it kept turning heads at an international competition...

How to keep your lawn lush amid strict water restrictions

A holistic health professional who normally helps treat people has revealed the best way to keep your lawn in tip-top shape despite restrictions on water use. SEE THE TIPS.

State opens new gas fields as renewable projects axed

Nine new gas fields will open in Queensland as the state government moves to get more of the fuel out of the ground to drive down electricity bills. VOTE IN OUR POLL

‘God is calling’: Mum’s chilling words before alleged murder of beautiful girl

The Queensland woman charged with murder of her three-year-old daughter wrote chilling posts about her battle against ‘the system’ just days before allegedly stabbing the toddler.

Woman’s dream perfume store devastated by $30,000 robbery

Nearly $30,000 in stock has been stolen from a small Townsville perfume business, leaving the owner devastated - but a hat left at the scene of the crime might be an important clue...

Deborra-Lee Furness files for divorce from Hugh Jackman

One of Australia’s most beloved showbiz couples is set to make their split official with Deborra-Lee Furness quietly filing for divorce from her estranged husband Hugh Jackman.

How to stem the mental health crisis in our classrooms

As Aussie primary schools grapple with surging rates of depression, anxiety and aggressive outbursts there’s a bold push to put this one thing back in our classrooms.

What cyclone devastated Darwin at Christmas 1974?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.