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NQ soldier first aussie to complete gruelling French jungle course

Sergeant Matthew Reid has become the first Australian to ever complete the French Foreign Legion’s Jaguar Course. Find out how the demanding two month exercise pushed him to his li...

Volunteers thrown a lifeline, but long-term survival still uncertain

Volunteering North Queensland has been given a lifeline to keep its vital community services running for another year, but organisers say unfortunately it’s not enough to ensure it...

One-legged man found driving Toyota stolen from caravan park

A one-legged man called Michael Jackson has appeared in a Townsville Court after a police dog found him hiding under a stolen car.

‘Best job in the world’: Townsville first responders honoured with day of recognition

Members of the community who work to keep Townsville safe have had the spotlight shone on them for Thank A First Responder Day 2024.

‘Dodgy characters’: Copper thefts increase illegal dumping

Townsville’s clean up legend Dave Dudley is incensed by the increased illegal dumping he’s finding linked to copper thefts. Read how authorities are responding.

Old fools caught raiding Groper Creek for mud crabs

A pensioner and his Gold Coast mate have been charged after they were caught taking 45 mud crabs from a Burdekin creek - exceeding their seven per person limit. See what the judge ...

‘Massive range’: New toy shop offers products not seen in NQ

A new toy retailer has opened in Townsville, offering the traditional favourites, on-trend items, and some products never seen before in NQ. See where it is.

How much you’ll earn from your home next year

Homeowners in key suburbs could pocket more than $200,000 in equity gains over the next year alone if recent trends continue, analysis of new price modelling has revealed.

Billy Ray Cyrus dumps Aussie wife after just seven months

Don’t tell his heart, but Achy Breaky crooner Billy Ray Cyrus has ditched his Australian wife just months after they tied the knot.

The ‘avoidable’ surgery Aussies could skip

It’s a simple online program – but this expert thinks it could replace an “avoidable” surgery Aussies continue to undergo.