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Castle Hill blaze sparks urgent burn at Mount Louisa

July 21, 2026 11:03 am

Mount Louisa’s walking tracks are closed today and tomorrow as Council carries out a major hazard reduction burn on the...

Townsville Hospital boss resigns as urology scandal report looms

July 14, 2026 10:49 am

Townsville Hospital and Health Service chief executive Kieran Keyes has resigned after eight years leading North Queensland’s largest health provider....

Women dies at Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre

July 7, 2026 10:25 am

A 42‑year‑old woman has died inside the Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre after being found unresponsive in her cell early Sunday...

Heatwave warning for North and Far North Queenslanders

January 13, 2025 9:33 am

Townsville and Cairns locals may have felt temperatures rising over the weekend, with the Bureau claiming it’s only going to...

New Deputy Mayor Appointed

December 18, 2024 7:50 am

Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney has been appointed the new Deputy Mayor of Townsville. The appointment comes following former Deputy Mayor Paul...

Man arrested over Woodstock death

December 17, 2024 6:05 am

Homicide detectives from Brisbane have arrived in Townsville to assist in the investigation of the suspicious death of a 21-year-old...

Thieves target Belgian Gardens Cemetery

December 6, 2024 6:36 am

A garden dedicated to families who have lost a child has been desecrated with a wind chime reported stolen. It’s...

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