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Curtian closes on popular, long-running sportfishing comp

Once the city’s pinnacle of sportfishing tournaments, organisers have made the call to wrap up the competition. SEE WHY.

Crime crunch: Car thefts slowly dipping across state’s north

Slowly but surely, car theft offences are finally dipping in Townsville, Cairns, and Mount Isa, with numbers slightly down across the board for the first five months of 2024. See t...

‘Should be outraged’: Budget overlooks NQ’s insurance pain

The state government’s latest budget has revealed a ‘lack of attention’ to a key issue contributing to NQ’s insurance affordability crisis. See what it is.

Young survivor opens up on bowel cancer battle at 30-years-old

For bowel cancer awareness month a Townsville survivor has opened up on her shock diagnosis at 30-years-old and how she navigated the life changing side effects of her treatment.

Thief’s three month crime spree results in $98k damage

A thief has been told to picture his son if he considers reoffending after a string of crimes that left North Queensland businesses devastated.

Economic significance not flowing to North Queensland homes

An audit shows the different regions’ average household income, their population, and growth potential. How do they compare with Brisbane?

Mum’s appalling first impulse as sons drowned in floodwaters

A Townsville mum has learnt her fate following the tragic deaths of her two young boys who died in the Ross River after being left unsupervised for more than an hour.

Someone call HR: Croc breaks into NT gold mine

Mine site guests need to be supervised at all times while on the property – but one scaly visitor was given a wide berth during his stay. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Meet the Aussie movie star you’ve never seen before

Teachers frowned upon his unusual career aspirations but this Aussie defied the odds.

‘Ridiculous’: You won’t believe the size of these chook eggs

Chook owners have discovered two huge eggs in their backyard coop, with one weighing well over triple the standard size.