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‘That’s fair’: Acting Mayor says rates will rise once budget adopted

It's predicted Townsville homeowners will see a 9 per cent increase in their rates as council tries to balance new land values and rising costs. Here’s what you had to say about th...

Fed-up front-line council workers set to vote for industrial action

Front-line Townsville City Council workers are set to launch industrial action, with a leading union blasting recent executive pay increases.

Man accused of torture, throwing baby

A man has pleaded not guilty to throwing an infant baby and subjecting a woman to hours-long torture. Details on day one of the trial.

NQ braces for rare winter downpour and chilly conditions

Townsville’s traditional dry season is in for a shake-up, with wet and chilly conditions looking to linger. Find out what to expect.

Victim of Qld stabbing horror revealed as neighbours tell of screaming

Neighbours have told how they heard screams before a woman was allegedly stabbed to death in a small Qld coastal community.

‘Devastating blow’: Federal MP launches stunning attack on council

With the news that the Australian Festival of Chamber Music will be leaving Townsville in 2026 in favour of Cairns, Townsville’s federal member has slammed the council and labelled...

WATCH: Incredible drone fly-through of huge Qld mine operation

Stunning footage shot over two days using multiple drones has captured the magnitude of producing steelmaking coal in Queensland.

‘Weakness is provocative’: Trump insider’s stark China warning

An “axis of aggressors” is looming over Australia and the US as the $368bn AUKUS deal hangs on the line. Donald Trump’s former adviser believes a show of strength is now critical.

Aus pub’s $500m collapse, staff owed $7m

An Australian hospitality giant is facing a major $500 million collapse, leaving staff with almost $7 million in unpaid wages and jobs in limbo.

Truth behind Gen Z’s ‘incredible’ work habits

It’s second nature the younger generation but to Gen Xers this work ethic remains fascinating, writes Robyn Ingerson.