Japser hits cat 4 as Townsville prepares

Plus: taking care of our pets in stormy weather

Townsville 10th most festive Australian city

Plus: How Jasper is tracking in the coral sea

Assisted dying demand on the rise

Jasper to hit cat 4 but expected to weaken

Plus: Reuban Cotter on the indigenous head to head

McLaren Getting Behind the reef

Plus: Explosives on in sugarcane farms

the explosives that could be in the sugar cane farms

Plus: Jasper expected to gain momentum 

Concerns about Christmas beetle Population

Plus: BOM keeping an eye on potential cyclone

Jenny Hill talks Algae & Cyclones

Pricey finds out why we need to conserve water and getting prepped for cyclone season 

Will still be a few days to know about Cyclone

PLUS: our assault statistics 

Axe & Grind is opening soon Plus Cotters Markets turns 40!

The Locals Guide is your ultimate guide to North Queensland, curated by passionate locals Ck & Ally who know every hidden gem, secret spot, and must-see event that Townsville has to offer.

More North Queenslanders struggling to pay mortgages

Plus, Decline in Christmas beetle populations

Cancelled Flights lead to Bonza apology

Plus: A mans in court after an alleged assault on Taxi Driver

man in a court over alleged taxi assult

Plus: More Trouble for BONZA

How many expected through our Airport this Christmas

Plus: Queensland GST deal with Canberra 

The Shadow Police Minister calls a new report "damning"

Plus, calls for the healthcare travel allowance to be increased for regional patients like those in Townsville.

QNMU welcomes new State ratio rules for midwives

Plus, Townsville continues to be at an increased risk of fire.

AMAZING NORTH QUEENSLANDERS- Local Author Courtney Birch

Townsville Mum and now Author Courtney Birch shares her inspiration for 'My Mum wets her plants' with Carley Whittington

Double jeopardy laws set to change in Queensland

Plus, a financial expert's advice on how to prepare for Xmas NEXT year.

Keely Johnson says goodbye to Pricey

Dance Like an Animal start Keely says goodbye to her mate Pricey. 

Townsville's unit price rises are slowing down according to a new report

Plus, young North Qlders say mental health is the most importing issue affecting them right now.

Health Chats with Dr Sarah talking sun safety before summer hits

Dr Sarah chats with Dr Phoebe Chisnall about everything sun safety. 

Local talent Madeleine Dyer's movie premiere

Pricey chats to Townsville's very own film director and actress Mads Dyer about her new movie A Savage Christmas. 

Disgust over Glencore's plans to dump coal waste into the Great Artesian Basin

Plus, a contaminated saline solution has been removed from patient use.

Works on the Inland Freight Route near Charters Towers will be first on the list

Plus, disgust over Glencore's plans to dump coal waste from Millmerran power station into the Great Artesian Basin.

Carols by Candlelight, win tickets to the Fire, Plus where can you get your pet Santa photos

The Locals Guide is your ultimate guide to North Queensland, curated by passionate locals Ck & Ally who know every hidden gem, secret spot, and must-see event that Townsville has to offer.

The Youth Justice Reform Committee holds its first week of public hearings

Plus, a spike in dogs attacking local posties has Australia Post pleading for owners to be mindful.

Local paramedics have worked more than 23,000 overtime hours in the last year

Plus, police say online scams involving cryptocurrencies are on the rise.

Third escapee prisoner handed himself in at Kirwan Police Station at the weekend

Plus, younger people are more likely to leave electronics on despite concerns about electricity costs according to RACQ.

Police are investigating a fatal crash in which a 12yo boy died at Nome

Plus, research into why people over 50 donate blood less than young people.

How much money Queenslanders are Gambling

Plus: two prisoners on the run have been caught, another remains at large

Person hit by car in Kirwan

Plus: 2 of three prisoners on the run Caught

2 Prisoners on the run caught, 1 still at large

Plus: How much we're spending on Gambling

Finding ways to decrease cancer mortality gap

Plus: Prisoners on the run

BONUS- Bluey Thanksgiving Parade- AMAZING NORTH QUEENSLANDERS

Townsville couple Laurie and Judy Newman are lucky enough to voice Bluey characters! Ahead of Bluey's second appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade this week, hear what it was like to be there in 2022 from Laurie and Judy. 

World Renowned Professor in children's behaviors in town to meet our police

Professor Frank Oberklaud is currently the Co-Group Leader of Child Health Policy, Equity and Translation at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and an Honorary Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne.  He sits down with CK to discuss the science behind youth crime. 

A youth health expert on how we tackle youth crime

Plus: Three Prisoners on the run. 

3 Prisoners Escape Townsville Correctional Centre

Plus: The latest victim of a harrowing break-in has spoken out about his experience of crime in  Townsville

Canegrowers pushing for members to enact change in industry

Plus: $50 million for the reef

Dr Sarah talks Sun Safety

Smithy chats to our local GP Dr Sarah how to keep yourself safe during National Skin Cancer Action Week.  

additional $50 million for the Great Barrier Reef

Plus: The Deputy premier travels to canberra

Aldi's doors are finally opening, find out how you could win James Johnston tickets, shop local with Renegade Handmade Mega Market and exciting times with The Mango Moon drum circle!

The Locals Guide is your ultimate guide to North Queensland, curated by passionate locals Ck & Ally who know every hidden gem, secret spot, and must-see event that Townsville has to offer.

Mother and Son dragged, trying to prevent car theft

Plus: water conservation measures according to the mayor

Madame Mayor Talks to Pricey about the silly season

Price finds out what events are in store for Townsville, plans about opening the dam and the rumors about Tiny Mounain. 

Support for Fluoride across the state

Plus: Using AI to measure sea turtles and birds on the great Barrier Reef

Calls for legislative change as 228 emergency calls failed during the Optus outage

Plus, North Queensland building approvals are down 56.4% last quarter.

QLD shoppers will spend $13-billion on presents between now and Xmas

Plus, local farmers are suffering after the driest three-month period on record.

63.4% of the Bruce Hwy near Townsville has a two star or lower safety rating

Plus, the Health Minister has confirmed a 24-hour CT scanner is coming to Ingham.

The AMAQ asks people to be patient about face masks as COVID spreads

Plus, a man has had his bail refused after he was involved in a serious assault in Ayr on Sunday.

Woody chats to Jessica McDowell-White

Into the Fire - Join Woody, your host and guard from The Townsville Fire. Get the inside scoop from players, discuss the latest games, and look ahead to what's coming up with your Townsville Fire. Whether you're apart of the Orange Army or just getting started, this is the podcast to keep you in the know about all things WNBL and the Townsville Fire. 

Townsville welcome's Bonza's inaugural flight from the Gold Coast

Plus, is pollution turning our green sea turtles female?

Townsville Fire's Steph Reid comes to visit

Steph chats to Pricey about the Fire's upcoming game against the UC Capitals and what she likes to do in her spare time. 

World Renowned Marine Biologist shares his opinion on the real affect of fishing

Pricey talks to Dr. Walter Starck regarding the impact or in his opinion non-impact fishos are having on the reef.  

Local detectives are appealing to witnesses of a fatal crash in Aitkenvale

Plus, more than 400 repeat juvenile offenders have been arrested across the State during Taskforce Guardian.

Santa is on his way to Willows, bag a bargain at the SAHN popup and with the official Garage sale Trail & win tickets to see the Townsville Fire

The Locals Guide is your ultimate guide to North Queensland, curated by passionate locals Ck & Ally who know every hidden gem, secret spot, and must-see event that Townsville has to offer.

Regional rentals skyrocket, increasing by roughly $60 a week since last year

Plus, a new Parenthood report shows Regional families find it very hard to find early learning providers.

Pricey farewells Major General Scott Winter

Major General and Patron for the Townsville Fire Scott Winte farewells Pricey as they talk about the meaning of Remembrance Day and his new posting to Hawaii. 

New campaign sees Chinese tourists to become No.1 visitors to QLD

Plus, police appeal for witnesses or CCTV of a break-in at Burdell on Sunday morning.

$15M of State funding to get girls and women into sport

Plus, QPWS says now is the time to book your campsite ahead of Xmas.

Q-Shelter says the housing crisis is as serious as a natural disaster

Plus, T9ownsville's gas industry is set to BOOM according to Australian Energy Producers.

A Qld educator says flexible school hours could be a positive for everyone

Plus, a horror crash in Conjuboy has left a woman and teen in a critical and serious condition.

Remembrance Day in Townsville

Townsville RSL president Wayne Preedy talks to Pricey about the importance of Remembrance Day and how you can pay your respects in our city. 

The Resource Minister says coal is booming in North Queensland

Plus, North Queenslanders are encouraged to pause and reflect on Remembrance Day tomorrow.

Police are looking for info following an assault on a teenage girl in Aitkenvale

Plus, concerns raised over the Medicare Benefit Scheme threatening to remove initial specialist telehealth consults under Medicare.

Increased financial support is on the cards for those affected by poor audiological care

Plus, continued research into the recently sighted critically endangered, Lyon's Grassland Striped Skink.

Woody chats with Zitina Aokuso ahead of the Fire's first home game of the season

Into the Fire - Join Woody, your host and guard from The Townsville Fire. Get the inside scoop from players, discuss the latest games, and look ahead to what's coming up with your Townsville Fire. Whether you're apart of the Orange Army or just getting started, this is the podcast to keep you in the know about all things WNBL and the Townsville Fire. 

Concerns over new drug 'Metonitazene' circulating ahead of schoolies

Plus, the Townsville community is urged to be vigilant as a measles case is confirmed in Innisfail.

Youths charged with grievous bodily harm after an alleged stabbing

Plus, mortgage holders are just hanging on after the RBA hiked rates yesterday.

Win Townsville Fire Tickets, stinger season, where to swim what to do and what to wear, plus Rememberance Day

The Locals Guide is your ultimate guide to North Queensland, curated by passionate locals Ck & Ally who know every hidden gem, secret spot, and must-see event that Townsville has to offer.

It's Cup Day!

Pricey talks to local horse trainer Georgie Holt about all things horses and her pick for Melbourne Cup!  

Fed up residents complain about ongoing noise from Ring Road construction

Plus, the Acting Premier says a cut to funding for transport infrastructure would be diabolical for Townsville.

A man has died following a fatal crash in Vincent yesterday morning

Plus, a local MP raises concerns about cuts to funding for local roads ahead of the Infrastructure Review.

Triple M's new 2024 Breakfast Team Announced

Finally!  Pricey announces Triple M's new Breakfast Team Cliffo & Kate!  

Local pharmacies to secure their 2024 flu vaccine stock as free jabs are extended

Plus, CEO of AgForce says it can be detrimental to farmers to declare a QLD drought.

A local fire ban for the North as firefighters continue to battle Qld blazes

Plus, Magnetic Island residents are celebrating after a pause on the sale of Bremmer Point apartments.

Support Local with Kellie - Donohues

Kellie Stephenson 🌴 Townsville’s Biggest Cheerleader is discovering the world of business and community in Townsville. In this episode Kellie talks to Anne from Donohues 

AMAZING NORTH QUEENSLANDERS- 30 years of Santa Jim

Carley chats with a Townsville icon, Santa Jim. Since 1993 he has become a household name, and now a generational Santa for local families. How did it all start? Who was his most famous visitor? Who has been his most memorable visitor? Hear all of that and more. 

The Worst Mango Season in 45 years!

Pricey chats to Burdekin mango picker Henry Peterson about what we can expect this season. 

PBR is back in town! Meet their In-Arena Entertainer Matt Merritt

PBR's very own In-Arena Entertainer (formerly known as rodeo clowns) came into the studio to tell Pricey  about his life on the road. 

Australia's first heavy vehicle hydrogen refuelling station in Townsville

Plus, an expert on the long-term damage of vaping.

A new $1.5M tender awarded as upgrades of the Port continue

Plus, two escaped prisoners have been captured and reappeared before Court.

Woody chats with Steph Reid before the Fire's season starts!

Into the Fire - Join Woody, your host and guard from The Townsville Fire. Get the inside scoop from players, discuss the latest games, and look ahead to what's coming up with your Townsville Fire. Whether you're apart of the Orange Army or just getting started, this is the podcast to keep you in the know about all things WNBL and the Townsville Fire. 

Locals have earned $37.4M in refunds through Containers for Change

Plus, the KAP has announced a new candidate for Thuringowa.

You can download your Qld digital licence from today

Plus, house prices in Townsville have risen by 2.16% last quarter.

Win PBR Grand Final tickets, Melbourne Cup at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Santa Jim is coming town, and Get Ready Townsville before Cyclone Season

The Locals Guide is your ultimate guide to North Queensland, curated by passionate locals Ck & Ally who know every hidden gem, secret spot, and must-see event that Townsville has to offer.

A step closer to finding a cure for blood cancers like leukaemia

Plus, Townsville's Mater Hospital has been recognised for its excellence in patient care.

Two prisoners absconded from Townsville Correctional Centre

Plus, a local MP apologises for his comments at a recent crime rally.

Covid booster uptake is low as cases are on the rise in Qld

Plus, Crime Stoppers received more than 15,000 anonymous tips-offs in the past six months.

Hundreds gather for a crime rally in Townsville yesterday

Plus, Wesley Mission Qld has officially launched its Red Bag Appeal for Xmas.

Rotary market trailer stolen

Plus: Scientific and engineering breakthroughs in coral breeding offer hope for reefs facing climate change damage. 

Meet our new Deputy Commander of the 3 Brigrade

Meet our new Deputy Commander of the 3 Brigade Bonnie Aruma hailing from PNG.  Pricey finds out his thoughts on our garrison city and his goals taking on this new role. 

Crash in Kirwan

Plus: Coral Restoration

Support Local with Kellie - Pilgrim Magnetic Island

Kellie Stephenson 🌴 Townsville’s Biggest Cheerleader is discovering the world of business and community in Townsville. In this episode Kellie talks to Pilgrim Magnetic Island

A call to stop stolen car crime

Plus: the state gov's anti vaping package

Police safety advice for Halloween

Maraka Festival & Movember with CJ Flood

Pricey catches up with Kieran Volpe from the Maraka Festival, Ingham and finds out the reason why CJ Flood is running 60 km each day in November. 

A mother and infant have hospitalised after vehicle accident

Plus: VALENTINE HOLMES concedes he thought his infamous white powder photo would cost him the chance of representing the Kanagroos again.

Concerns crime rally organised, for wrong reasons

Plus: Police safety tips for Halloween 

EXCLUSIVE: Sounds of Rock Special

Hear from Aussie Rock royalty before they hit the stage at Sounds of Rock Festival this Saturday at Riverway Stadium! Hear from: IceHouse  Kate Ceberano Thirsty Merc  Screaming Jets 1927 

Teens charged over crash last night

Plus: A newly established Youth Justice Reform committee will provide locals with the chance to be heard, and speak with Government on youth crime issues.

Committee focused on tacking youth crime

Plus: a new airline for FIFO workers