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30/04/2025

Melioidosis claims another two lives in Queensland, bringing the state's death toll to 28 from more than 200 infections following record wet weather.

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Melioidosis claims another two lives in Queensland, bringing the state's death toll to 28 from more than 200 infections following record wet weather.

29/04/2025

: Firefighters rescue two people from a burning hostel in Bowen in north Queensland, and police are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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Firefighters rescue two people from a burning hostel in Bowen in north Queensland, and police are investigating the cause of the blaze.

29/04/2025

See how your views align with Australian parties using Vote Compass. Use the Vote Compass website and make an informed choice in the 2025 Federal Election.

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See how your views align with Australian parties using Vote Compass. Use the Vote Compass website and make an informed choice in the 2025 Federal Election.

29/04/2025

Katter's Australia Party MP Nick Dametto says police have issued him with a caution for breaking alcohol restriction laws in a Palm Island Aboriginal community.

28/04/2025

The Queensland government says new data shows the state's 'adult crime, adult time' laws are working, but a criminologist believes it is a "premature" claim.

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The Queensland government says new data shows the state's 'adult crime, adult time' laws are working, but a criminologist believes it is a "premature" claim.

28/04/2025

A 15-year-old boy will appear in court after a stolen car delayed Anzac Day commemorations in Townsville, Australia's largest garrison city.

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A 15-year-old boy will appear in court after a stolen car delayed Anzac Day commemorations in Townsville, Australia's largest garrison city.

27/04/2025

Weather conditions are settling across Queensland today and tomorrow, but showers are expected along much of the coast ahead of the Labour Day long weekend.

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Weather conditions are settling across Queensland today and are expected to continue tomorrow, but showers are expected along much of the coast ahead of the Labour Day long weekend.

27/04/2025

Queensland tourism officials are harking back to the 1980s with a campaign based on a cover of Madonna's hit Holiday to tempt people back to the state.

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Queensland tourism officials are harking back to the 1980s with a campaign based on a cover of Madonna's hit Holiday to tempt people back to the state.

26/04/2025

Bowen boy Brody Lawton moved to Townsville more than 10 years ago and has thrived in the local and live music scene ever since.

The first ever Gig on the Air guest and traditionally a solo act, made his return to the ABC Saturday Brekky show and told host Jess Naunton he’s excited to be fronting a band.

“It’s actually harder, you’ve got to make sure everyone is in time with each other and doing the same thing. When you’re by yourself, if you’re not feeling it, you can slow down a bit or speed up,” said Brody Lawton.

Catch Brody and his band playing live at the Freshly Squeezed event on Saturday 31st May in Townsville.

26/04/2025

The coffin of Pope Francis is being brought to the steps of St Peter's Basilica.

From there, the mass will begin with introductory rites.

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Thousands are gathering to mourn Pope Francis — a liberal reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives — on the day of his funeral in Rome. Follow live.

25/04/2025

Cyclone Yasi wreaked havoc on North Queensland almost 15 years ago, but its damage helped build one man’s house in the midst of the rainforest….alongside his neighbour cassowaries.

A devastating cyclone helped Kenn Parker build his rainforest home, and now his favourite neighbours are the cassowaries who come to visit with their chicks.

25/04/2025

🪖🌺 A proud garrison city on display at this year’s Anzac parade.

Thousands watched on as our veterans, current serving members and descendants marched down the Strand today. 🌺🪖

25/04/2025

A stolen ute believed to be involved in hit-and-run crashes has disrupted an Anzac Day parade in Townsville.

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A stolen ute believed to be involved in hit-and-run crashes has disrupted an Anzac Day parade in Townsville.

24/04/2025

🌺 110 years after Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the Turkish coastline at Gallipoli, thousands have gathered to commemorate Anzac Day.

Townsville City’s Dawn Service paid tribute to our fallen, honoured those who continue to serve and heard stories of sacrifice and messages of unity.

Lest We Forget.🌺