Caitlan Charles

Eight people have tragically died on North Queensland roads so far this year, with each person leaving a lasting legacy on our region.

The union representing youth detention workers says there is no way to keep up with the demand adult crime, adult time laws will put on the industry without extra capacity.

Townsville City Council’s says the proposal on the table for council staff as part of pay increase negotiations represents a $21.78m increase to the organisations wage bill over the next three years.

Mount Isa leaders fear the isolated town may never be connected to the grid if the Townsville to Hughenden leg of Copperstring is built first.

A Bowen man has been charged over the death of James Cook University medical student Wangige Kiumbura in a horror Bruce Highway crash in the Whitsundays that resulted in a car bursting into flames.

Former Townsville councillor and mayoral candidate Fran O’Callaghan has died.

Former Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has sensationally pulled out of the race for the number two spot on Labor’s senate ticket in the federal election.

Word on the street is Troy Thompson needs to go – but there are concerns held about who could replace the embattled Townsville Mayor if a by-election was held.

Troy Thompson has lost the confidence of all of his councillors, with all 10 of them calling for him to step down.

Townsville is set to become a Defence Housing Australia priority location for investment as the city prepares to house another 500 service people and their families.

Former Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill will nominate for a Labor Senate seat, saying the party needs to stop putting up career politicians.

The anti-Labor sentiment that decimated Team Hill in the local government elections won’t stop at least one well-known former councillor from putting up their hand for a state government seat.

Townsville Bulletin readers have selected the dogs they think are the cutest, with these pups reaching the top 10 (+1 for a dynamic duo) in the votes.

Townsville officially has a new mayor, with the Electoral Commission declaring Troy Thompson the city’s new leader.

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A reimagined ReefHQ is now part of a much bigger vision for North Queensland with city leaders gearing up to secure millions in investment for Townsville.

Council candidates have been told to ‘step up’ and find a solution to activate the Townsville CBD.

A prominent Townsville businessman is facing fresh rape and sexual assault charges.

A single mum of two has put her hand up to be the potential new face of Division 8 as Cr Maurie Soars hangs up the footy boots.

Townsville City Council’s annual report has revealed how much each councillor, senior member of staff and adviser receives annually.