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Up to 50 daily DV call outs exposes city’s hidden crisis

Police on the front line of Townsville’s domestic violence crisis are facing unprecedented challenges, responding to as many as 50 call outs a day and they anticipate these numbers...

The right to defend your castle - or your cave

Nick Dametto’s bill to adopt Castle Law has been accepted into parliament and referred to a safety committee. See the proposed amendments.

‘Many lives affected’: Tributes flow for beloved 70yo after tragic crash

A small North Queensland community is still coming to terms with the consequences of a tragic crash that took the life of one of their own, as messages flow to the grieving family.

‘Trim the fat’: Mayor’s resurfaced video reveals irony in advisers agenda

Townsville’s new mayor has had his bid to hire three political advisers blocked by councillors, as a resurfaced video shows him blasting former mayor Jenny Hill for having three on...

Pushing ahead: Hilton hotel project green lit for Townsville

Overcoming a raft of challenges, Townsville’s $60m Hilton hotel project is full steam ahead with construction beginning soon. See the exclusive photos.

‘Going to die’: Army pilot’s Taipan warning

An army captain who died in a helicopter warned his superiors about his ongoing concerns about safety and crew fatigue before the failed mission.

Car theft capital: Victims speak out as incidents skyrocket

Angry youth crime victims say when it comes to having your car stolen in Townsville, it’s not a matter of if but when, with new data revealing car thefts have soared by 116 per cen...

Worst resourced Aussie schools revealed

New data has revealed the best and worst schools in Australia for student to teacher ratios. See how your school compares.

Aussie tipple wins top shelf global award

A local distillery has become the first in the world to win an unprecedented number of awards at the global spirits competition.

Incredible tribute to fallen Aussie TV star

It was dawn at Bondi Beach — and in the cover of darkness, a tribute was made to fallen MasterChef star Jock Zonfrillo. Watch the video.