Premier unveils new domestic violence plan

Plus: A shocking admission from the chief of the Queensland Ambulance Service.

14yr old charged over high school lockdown

Plus: Investigations continue into the Bowen hit and run that killed a cyclist in the 60s.

Win Cowboys Tickets, A Paris Games Fan Zone, Plus Meet a New Cowboy

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.

North Queensland Cyclist dead in Bowen alleged hit and run

Initial investigations indicate the man had been struck by a vehicle, which failed to remain at the scene.

Townsville Nightclub cops thousands in fines

FLNDRS Nightclub will pay a total of $7600 for its promotions allowing patrons unlimited spirit refills for an hour costing only 20 - 30 bucks.

Fight against youth offenders making inroads

An independent evaluation has found the Youth Co-Responder Teams Program has significantly reduced the rate of youth offending in Townsville since it's inception 3 years ago.

Townsville city centre could be key in solving the housing crisis

It comes as the Oxford economics Building in Australia report says the government will fall short of it's one million homes by 2029 target.

Canegrowers losing $4m a day to industrial action

Plus: Amnesty International is condemning the human rights violations and violent assaults on children who are detained in Queensland adult watchhouses.

Kelso Man allegedly threatens to bring a gun to nightclub

 A quick search of his nearby car found that he did allegedly have a rifle.

End in sight for sugar negotiations as FWC engaged

Plus: Bob Katter's using last week's global IT outage to remind us of the benefits of cash. 

Miles labelled the most unpopular premier in years

Polls show 57% of people would prefer an LNP government on a two-party preferred basis.

Youth crime taskforce crackdown in Townsville

SPECIAL: PM Weighs in on Reef HQ debate

Anthony Albanese says "he understands how important the aquarium is to the city."  Plus what could be done to solidify it's future. 

Sugar negotiations soon needing intervention - Unions

Plus: Anthony Albanese weighs in on Reef HQ debate. 

Free tickets to the Cowboys & Ladies Day listen to find out how to enter!

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.

Reef HQ "at risk" after disappointing government response

Plus: The Maroons were brave but even a vocal 52-thousand-strong crowd couldn't get them over the line last night.

Paid parking on the Strand will go ahead

Councillor Kurt Rehbein's to pause the paid parking measures has failed after debate in the Council chamber today.

Do not engage, police on recent crime surge

Plus: Council votes on paid parking plans.

Government scraps patient travel subsidy 4 day rule

Currently, people pay out-of-pocket for some nights' accommodation, unless they can get an exemption.

Go fund me started for family of Garbutt house fire victim

Benjamin Stonehouse was one of the two 18-year-olds who died in Friday afternoon's blaze. 

4 charged over alleged stolen vehicle spree

2 teenage boys are appearing in the children's court while two other men have been charged in relation to the incidents. All have been refused bail and are appearing in court today.

Manhunt end with 24 year old fronting court this morning

Police allege the 24-year-old fled the complex on Saturday morning and was found yesterday at around 6 pm at a property in Kelso.

Breaking: Emergency situation in West End

Residents in Francis Street, Montgomery Street, Gordon Street, Douglas Street and Chandler Streets are asked to stay inside until further notice. 

NQ pair in their 50's charged over historic child sex offences

It's alleged the pair committed the offences between 2011 and 2016 against two young girls known to them.

Burdekin’s best events, Hinchinbrook’s hidden gems, and a colourful chalk bombing at Bushland Beach!

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.

Revolutionary blood cancer treatment launched in Townsville

Patients will be able to access CAR T-cell therapy which harnesses the body's immune system to fight blood cancer cells.

Elderly men charged with historic child sex offences fronting court

Plus: Townsville is leading the nation, becoming the first regional city to offer a revolutionary blood cancer treatment.

Stakeholders welcome LNP's 'adult time for adult crime' promise

Plus: A property data expert says a rise in homelessness could explain why we have seen rental vacancy rates increase in the North.

Homelessness could explain rental vacancy increase in NQ

Plus: The North Queensland cowboys have named their first women's squad of the season

Chad Townsend addresses fallout claims

Plus: Youth crime experts are warning that longer sentencing periods will not deter offenders, instead urging us to address the role Child Safety plays.

UQ Law Expert: "Fix Child Safety before harsher sentencing"

UQ's Tamara Walsh weighs in on the LNP's youth crime plan. Photo: University of Queensland

Farmer: LNP's youth justice plan lacking detail

Plus: The game three Origin Squad revealed

Man shot by officers at Kirwan police station

The 46-year-old Cranbrook man died after allegedly threatening Police with a knife at around 10pm on Saturday.

Regional Qld rents now third most expensive in Aus, according to new report

Plus, there's serious concerns for a man following a workplace incident this morning. 

Another life lost on Bruce Hwy as Qld road toll climbs to 148

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a a fatal three-vehicle crash, south of Maryborough.

Bruce Lehrman rape case claims revealed

Bruce Lehrman will stand trial in Toowoomba on two counts of rape dating back to an incident in October 2021. Magistrate Mark Howden concluded there is sufficient evidence to send the matter to trial in the Toowoomba District Court during a committal hearing today.

BREAKING: Bruce Lehrmann committed to stand trial on two counts of rape

The former Liberal staffer appeared in Toowoomba court via video-link this morning.

Listen to win Supercars tickets! Plus Tones & I pop up details, Kids classic Fishing Competition

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.

32yo charged for allegedly causing crash and assaulting baby and toddler

Plus, the fate of Bruce Lehrmann will be determined today. 

Report shows market is looking positive for renters and investors

Plus, report reveals systemic issues are affecting the state's fertility services. 

Qld Mayor returns to work amid CCC probe

A Queensland Mayor has returned to work today, amid an ongoing Crime and Corruption Commission probe.

REIQ ask Treasurer for more detail on state taxes and charges review

Plus, homeowners could soon cop higher interest rates. 

Minister responds to advocates calling for Bruce Hwy upgrades after triple-fatal

Plus, Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend sheds light on his next career move.

AMAQ say spending tax dollars on nurse-led clinic makes no sense

Plus, detectives have charged two men in relation to historic child sex offences, alleged to have occurred in North Queensland.

Initial investigations show bus travelled on wrong side of road before fatal Hwy crash

Police say initial investigations into a deadly crash along the Bruce Highway, show a bus travelled onto the wrong side of the road, before the collision occurred.

RSHQ investigating Qld coal mine blaze

Plus, Premier Steven Miles is facing pressure to make regional Queensland roads, safer.

Three women dead after “extremely confronting” Bruce Hwy crash

Police say a Greyhound bus and 4WD drive towing a caravan, collided, near a rest stop at Gumlu, yesterday.

Three dead and others injured after bus and caravan collide on Bruce Hwy

Three people have died, and multiple others have been seriously injured, after a bus and caravan collided south of Townsville.

More DVO breaches lodged in Townsville than anywhere else in the state

Plus, there could be more job loss at a mining business in the Bowen Basin.

The women claim the State of Origin title in Townsville

Plus, Wilmar Sugar launches Fair Work Commission action in midst of industrial action.

Win Townsville Show tickets, score discounts on rides and a chance to win 1K at the Townsville Show

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.

Police Data shows a reduction in crime since the Street Uni in Kirwan opened

That's according to the National Programs Manager of the Ted Noffs Foundation.

Townsville gets ready to host the women's State of Origin decider tonight

It's after the men suffered a brutal Origin loss to NSW last night.

Tones And I - Catch Up with Carley

In the lead up to headlining the NTI Townsville 500's concert, Carley chats with Tones And I about her latest album, mental health, and growing love affair with Townsville.

Embattled Mayor takes to socials again as Council Budget is handed down

Plus, a Qld professor says a widely held opinion that hydrogen is more dangerous than other fuels is a myth.

Opinions heat up around the Street University in Kirwan

Plus, tax scams could con Queenslanders out of tens of thousands of dollars.

Feeney: "We need more Rivalries in Supercars"

Triple Eight Racing's Broc Feeney wouldn't mind seeing more rivalries in Supercars.  Coming off a win in Darwin he's caught up with our local Journo Archie Milligan. Sitting number 2 in the standings the Gold Coast driver says, he has a great relationship with his teammate and championship leader, Toowoomba's Will Brown.

Townsville Hospital experiencing high demand as ED waiting times sore

Plus, more than 5000 visitors a day are expected through Townsville Airport in the coming weeks. 

A word of warning for Townsville locals this tax time

Plus, the Cowboy's Tom Dearden is gearing up for Game Two of the State of Origin series.

An expert is destigmatising concerns around nuclear energy

Plus, a petition to save the Reef HQ has received close to 6,500 signatures.

Gas industry missing out on crucial offshore investment

Plus, a woman has died following a fall from Castle Hill lookout.

Staff member suffers ‘laceration’ during incident at youth detention centre

A staff member suffered a 'laceration' during an incident at the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, on Monday.

Experts say demonising young offenders is not the answer to crime problem

Plus, Local Government Minister gives little insight to if or when the Townsville Mayor will return to work.

Win Show Tickets, Regurgitator, James Reyne, Wellness festival Plus so much more to do this weekend

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.

Council unaware of any referrals made to CCC for Mayor or CEO

A CRC spokesperson says they are unaware of any referrals made to the Crime and Corruption Commission, for either the Mayor or CEO.

Doctor sounds alarm as travellers return home to Qld with Dengue Fever

Plus, union workers will today be hoping for clarity around a pay increase at Wilmar Sugar Mills.

Cowboys Captain snubbed from Sky Blues starting side

Plus: A man has been has been taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing in South Townsville this morning.  Photo: North Queensland Cowboys

Staggering number of boys are in Queensland's court system

The Queensland Family and Child Commission says in the past 12 months, around 72 percent of all young offenders were boys. 

Townsville Mayor breaks 12 days silence since "leave of absence"

in the nearly 650-word post, Troy Thompson claims the council hired security guards barred from entering the WALKER St Chamber when he tried to return to work on Wednesday.

A Defence Force Chaplain: "I was empathetic"

A Defence Force Chaplain has denied telling the partner of a young lieutenant killed in the 20-23 Taipan Helicopter crash.. off the WHITSUNDAY coast, she'll "find somebody new".. just months after his death.. 

Luki named in Game 2 Origin squad

The North Queensland Cowboys already made up the majority of Billy Slater's Queensland Squad and that stake has only increased.  Cowboys second Rower Heilum Luki is the 19th man in the squad bringing with the remaining 5 North Queensland players from game one joining him at the M-C-G.

Qld's smallest medical school produces the most rural doctors

JCU's Dean of Medicine and Dentistry says if it wasn't for the current government funding restrictions they could have another 100 students through their doors.

A Townsville woman has been sentenced to 8 years for manslaughter

Plus, further negotiations are set for next week between Wilmar Sugar and Union Agents.

Rising flu cases spark concern as school holidays approach

Plus, the North Queensland Cowboys are getting ready to take on the Canberra Raiders in the NRL tonight.

Win tickets to the wrestling, Festival of the Wind, Tartan Day at Cotters plus Paint Riverway Pink

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.

Wilmar Sugar Mills resume operation today amid industrial action

Plus, the State Opposition leader is today expected to unveil a new plan to help keep the Aussie Dream alive.

Overcrowding in Qld prisons continues to be a massive cause for concern

Plus, Burdekin MP is disappointed road projects like the Southern Corridor Access Road received no funding in the State Budget.

Townsville Enterprise's reaction to the State Budget

Plus, calls to amend legislation amid concerns of a cancer causing chemical in QLD water supplies.

North Queensland's wins amid biggest State Budget deficit

Plus, new anti-vaping legislation is set to be announced in state parliament today. 

No need to worry about accommodation price gouging during Origin

Plus, Wilmar's Mills are beginning their 2024 sugar production.

Today's budget deficit is nothing to worry about according to one expert

Plus, it'll be an historic moment when the first ever decider of the Women's State of Origin kicks off in Townsville.

An opportunity for locals to pinpoint our worst sections of roads

Plus, Queensland's tourism chief has revealed caravan sales continue to remain strong since Covid.

Townsville Correctional Centre officer receives national honour

Plus, new figures reveal 1 in 14 Aussies will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime.

Thompson: DV Charges "non physical"

It's been revealed Townsville's embattled mayor Troy Thompson faced 6 charges relating to domestic violence in the Southport Magistrates court in 2006. When the mayor was first elected reports were circulating that he had faced charges relating to DV. We quizzed him on it the day after he was elected [March 28]

Mayor says historic DV charges were dropped

Plus: An expert on Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs says we are going to see bikies make a return to Queensland.

"The support is massive" Supercars Rookie Ryan Wood

Ahead of the Townsville 500 Our Local Journo (and resident Kiwi) Archie Milligan sits down for a quick catch-up with the New Zealand-born Walkinshaw Andretti United driver Ryan "Woody" Wood. Talking his start in Wellington go-karts to ending up in the big leagues from across the ditch. 

Paperwork stopping local nurses from performing clinical duties

A new Survey from the Australian Primary Heath Care Nurses Association says Queensland nurses want to be doing more women's health checks and screening.

Free tickets to Pop Fest, Can Townsville win a world record? and a great deal to see the reef for World Ocean 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.

Swinging the Pendulum: Dametto on castle law, strikes, and budget

The Member for Hinchenbrook has sat down with our Local Journalist Archie Milligan, talking:  Castle Law reform and Queenslander's rights to defend themselves. The Wilmar Sugar strikes and if government action is needed? His state budget wishlist. Revelations around  KAP Munbgdingburra candidate Michael Pugh. and if Townsville's Mayor should stand down.

REIQ slams State Government over Queensland's housing crisis

Plus, a truck and trailer blaze on the Burdekin Bridge had traffic at a standstill this morning.

The recent political drama has damaged Council according to one Councillor

Plus, QLD has one-up on NSW in the State of Origin series!

A murder trial continues in the Townsville Supreme Court today

Plus, specialist workers will join cops on DV call outs in a Queensland first pilot programme.

Townsville's political drama escalates as a Vote of No Confidence looms

Plus, a Queensland first trial will see domestic and family violence specialists responding with police.

AMA Qld says the regional health system is overworked and understaffed

Plus, experts say vaccination is the best way to prevent an outbreak of whooping cough from spreading.

Will the latest minimum wage increase backfire?

Plus, Minister Meaghan Scanlon is considering recommendations to suspend Townsville Mayor, Troy Thompson.

The pre-trial for Toyah Cordingley's murder continues today in Cairns

Plus, an NQ charity welcomes $15M in State funding for a food relief program.

Calls for Federal Legislative change to protect the Great Artesian Basin

Plus, NQ's new international tourism campaign features the animated superstar 'Bluey'.

Heavy fog in Brisbane leaves regional flights delayed or cancelled

And alarming new data reveals our Great Barrier Reef is in strife.

Townville Mayor appears in "tell-all" interview

Plus: A Wilmar sugar worker has been sacked over alleged action during industrial action.

FREE sprinkler swap, FREE haircuts, FREE nails plus lots more going on in NQ!

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.