OUTGOING Police Commissioner Ian Stewart says it’s time to start investing in the long term to prevent youths from turning to crime, amid an ongoing crisis in North Queensland. What do you think of the commissioner's statements? townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/crime-cou…

BREAKING: Firefighters have rushed to a service station to investigate a possible explosive situation. townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/fireys-ca…

DIRECT flights between Townsville and Singapore could begin as early as next year with Townsville City Council supporting a bid to fight for the new international flight route. Would you take advantage of international flights to Singapore from... townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/towns…

A MAJOR new coalmine was waved through environmental approvals by the Queensland Government despite the presence of the same bird that has left Adani’s Carmichael project languishing in limbo. Double standards? You decide. townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/queenslan…

BREAKING NEWS: The Charters Towers Regional Council has decided to reinstate seven-day-a-week open hours at the Visitor Information Centre. The decision, Mayor Elizabeth Ruth Schmidt said, comes as a result of... facebook.com/thenorthernmin…

A major change is coming to the Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre after tourists' complained the centre was closed over the Easter break. townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsvill…

Charters Towers man Michael McCabe's last night alive began with drug-fuelled affection and ended in hours of prolonged violence, a court heard today. townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/crime-cou…

The North Queensland mates – who vary in age from early 60s to 92 – aren’t surprised tennis has again been named as the top sport to play for a longer life. Do you know someone who still plays sport in their 80s and 90s? townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsvill…

The Charters Towers Country Music Festival Parade is over for another year, but be sure to check out all the best photos from this year's procession in Thursday's Northern Miner.

THE Carmichael coal project could be delayed by up to five years after the State Labor Government demanded Adani... townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/queenslan…

FRANK Beveridge, Richmond pub owner and former mayor of the Charters Towers Regional Council is taking on Bob Katter... townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsvill…

A QUEENSLAND producer is the toast of the Australian cattle industry after winning the Supreme Beef Award at... couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/food…

TWO icons of Queensland have come together to create a stiff drink. Former Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston teamed up with Bundaberg Rum... townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/bundaberg…

Royal watchers will be happy to wake up to today’s baby news. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

AS WE enter the second last week of the campaign the most pressing issue on the radar is The Grand Corflute... couriermail.com.au/news/national/…

A PENCIL cactus has proved harmful for a Yabulu woman, who was hospitalised after getting its sap in her eyes. townsvillebulletin.com.au/lifestyle/penc…

ACCUSED murderer Jason Douglas Taylor told police he didn’t want to look at a photo of Michael McCabe, claiming he “felt so sorry for that bloke”. Taylor, in the company of others, is alleged to have murdered Mr McCabe on or about August 15, 2015.... townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/crime-cou…

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has named its new aircraft after North Queensland grazier Geoff Carrick. His generous bequest has made all the difference. townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/queenslan…

NORTHWest Queensland mayors have called for a fairer deal from the Federal Government to build the ­region’s enormous potential for jobs and economic ­development. Do you think the north west gets a fair deal with governments? townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsvill…

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