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Mayor’s campaign donations, uni degrees now under microscope

Now the subject of a Crime and Corruption Commission probe, further complaints have arisen over the Townsville mayor’s campaign donations and university qualifications.

New sugar harvest delays as Wilmar offers new deal

Wilmar Sugar has announced new delays to the sugar crush but says it is offering a “fresh” work deal directly to employees to vote on.

‘Evidence of vendetta’ against priest acquitted of child sex charges

A North Queensland priest who was accused of sexually abusing a boy while he was still serving in the Townsville Catholic Diocese more than 50 years ago has had all charges abandon...

Murder-accused named in ‘confronting’ stabbing death

A man charged with the fatal stabbing of a man in a residence above a Thai restaurant in Townsville has been named. Here’s the latest update.

‘That’s how deep the fear is, what we are defending against’

An interpreter resigned on the spot when she realised she might need to translate negative comments about her homeland by a former Chinese spy at the Defending Australia summit.

Fitness studio to wear purple for DV awareness

A popular women's fitness studio in Aitkenvale will be a sea of purple on May 29, raising awareness for domestic violence.

Tragedy as young woman killed in crash on country road

A woman has died in tragic circumstances in a vehicle crash on a rural property north of Townsville, with forensic officers now investigating.

Is muffin warming fee the latest restaurant secret slug?

A “standard” fee to warm a muffin at a Melbourne cafe has reignited debate over the state’s beleaguered hospitality sector — and whether eateries are now hi...

Proof of Voice vote lie laid bare in one image

When the No campaign told Australia that a Yes vote would “divide” us, they failed to mention this part, writes Douglas Smith.

This is the worst excuse for speeding ... and we all use it

A leading Aussie traffic cop has lifted the lid on the worst driver behaviours and excuses.