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Townsville’s newest skate park in the works

Construction of a new $2.1 million all-abilities skate park is underway, as Harold Phillips Park undergoes a much needed makeover.

DNA evidence outstanding in murder case of political adviser

A trio alleged to have been involved in the death of a respected Indigenous figure who was stabbed in a Railway Estate home have had their charges mentioned in court.

Renewable energy announcement for Townsville as part of Qld first

As part of Premier Steven Miles’ first budget, Townsville is set to receive an investment of $40 million for the Local Renewable Energy Zone pilot project.

Send your oldies north: Katter’s housing fix

Bob Katter has outlined a bold and brash vision — luring southern retirees to some of North Queensland’s remote towns and funding mass housing development.

Record North Qld sale eclipses some city mansions

A waterfront villa with access to a private beach has set a new property record in a tourism hotspot, eclipsing prices fetched by some city mansions.

‘You must listen’: Council delays decision on major wind farm

A North Queensland council has sensationally delayed a decision on the future of a major renewable power project with buoyed opponents vowing the “landmark” fight has only just beg...

Cost blowout? Acting Mayor tight lipped on looming budget

Townsville’s Acting Mayor wouldn’t reveal details on Wednesday’s council budget after revelations a major water project cost could blow out. Here’s what we know about the budget.

The drinking rule Aussies swear by at the airport

Two in five Aussies are totally fine with drinking alcohol before 10am - as long as you're in an airport.

I gave birth to twins – then got the worst news possible

Born in the back of an ambulance, these twins’ start in life was already dramatic enough. Then they helped save their mother’s life.

Kanye, Aussie wife’s $21m loss after ‘Batcave’ renos

Kanye West and his Aussie wife Bianca Censori have again shocked with bizarre behaviour that left neighbours baffled.