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Housing hell: Homeless mum thrown lifeline after two-year wait

A homeless pregnant mum was brought close to tears after finally getting the keys to her new home after two years of living in tents and motel rooms with her three young kids.

‘Revel in the notoriety’: Council’s bid to wipe crime videos from social media

Townsville councillors will lead a new push for tighter rules around crime videos on social media, at local government’s statewide conference later this year. See why.

‘The plan was to be here 15 years. It’s now been 28’: Charters Towers long-haul businesses

When it comes to running a successful long-term business in Charters Towers, gold isn’t the answer. Instead, it’s clothes and drugs. See who else made the list.

A didgeridoo and string ensemble walk into a garden...

Imagine a garden with an orchestra playing across the lawn, full bar service, and a perfect Townsville winter breeze. Now stop imagining, because it’s here.

Mum learns manslaughter trial date for little boys’ deaths

A mum charged with the manslaughter of her two young sons will finally face trial, 55 months after the double drowning.

Brave young cancer battler gears up for new fight

An inspirational Townsville high-school student who has fought multiple cancerous tumours is launching his next brave battle – helping find a cure for the insidious disease.

‘Music saved my sanity’: How classical music helped composer

Stephen Johnson believes that “without music, life would be a mistake.” Read how classical music helped him through trauma and why he doesn’t want people to be scared of it.

How to tell if your child is getting enough calcium

Dietician and nutritionist Susie Burrell shares what to add to your kids' diet if they can't have dairy.

Inside the morning hacks of productive people

Seize the morning, win the day

Meals you never knew you could make in muffin pans

You might have it lying around in your kitchen cupboards but it’s not often used. Here’s a novel way to use your muffin trays for more than just baking muffins.