Townsville and north Queensland
Toddler murderer gets life
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A Supreme Court judge in Cairns has described the murder and rape of a 14-month-old toddler as "horrific and cruel" before sentencing a young man to life imprisonment.
Commission releases Qld electorate redistribution
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The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has made further readjustments to 22 of the state's 89 electorates.
Defence health delays under fire
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The Australian Defence Association (ADA) says Australia is behind other developed countries when it comes to offering free health and dental care to the families of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel.
Man dies in road crash near Belyando Crossing
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An 81-year-old man has died after a single vehicle accident near Belyando Crossing, south of Charters Towers, last night.
Earlier restart for Pioneer Sugar Mill crushing
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The Pioneer Sugar Mill near Brandon restarted crushing at midday AEST yesterday, almost two weeks earlier than expected.
Deadline looms for say on fisheries rules
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The Department of Primary Industries says more than 60 submissions have been lodged in response to proposed new rules for a number of Queensland's fisheries.
Townsville residents face 14.9pc rate rise
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The Townsville City Council has delivered a 14.9 per cent rates increase in its first budget since amalgamating with Thuringowa.
Fin exports harming shark numbers: WWF
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Conservationists say they have major concerns about Australia's contribution to the shark fin industry.
North Qld man found guilty of toddler's murder
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A north Queensland man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's 14-month-old daughter.
Jury shown interview with toddler murder accused
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A Cairns jury has been shown a video of police interviewing a man accused of murdering a 14-month-old girl in far north Queensland.
Townsville budget to deliver big rate rise
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Townsville residents can expect a significant rate increase when the Townsville City Council hands down its first budget today since amalgamating with Thuringowa.
Growing mine industry faces safety challenge
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Mine industry representatives believe the rapid growth in the industry will make mine safety a big challenge.
Reynolds argues against ambulance privatisation
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The Speaker of State Parliament is opposing his own Government's decision to give consideration to privatising parts of the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Townsville forced to wait for free defence health care
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The Federal Government admits it may not meet an election promise of free health care for the families of Townsville soldiers until 2010.
Security tight for teen murder committal hearing
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There has been tight security in north Queensland at the start of a Townsville committal hearing for a man accused of murdering a teenage girl.
Feedback sought on north Qld NewsRadio plan
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public submissions on its proposal to make the ABC's NewsRadio service available in north Queensland.
Headspace offers youth mental health help
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A Townsville doctor says the new Headspace medical centre has made it easier for young people to seek help with mental health issues.
Council frustrated over town plan approval delay
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The Whitsunday Regional Council is demanding answers from the Queensland Government as to why it is taking so long to approve its town plan.
Weekend bushfires threatened homes
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Townsville fire crews will continue back-burning today near homes between Mount Stuart and Lavarack Barracks, after major weekend bushfires.
Thurston, Prince eye comebacks in Townsville
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North Queensland's hopes for a second win in a row have been boosted by the likely return from injury of captain Johnathan Thurston for tomorrow night's home game against the Titans.
Nth Qld housing boom continues
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The housing boom continues in north Queensland, with dwelling approvals in the region increasing by 34 per cent in the last financial year.
Union fears call centre staff woes risking patient safety
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The union representing Queensland's paramedics says patient safety in Townsville is being compromised because of a shortage of staff in the emergency call centre.
Qld doctor attacks 'Third World' cancer service
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An oncologist says cancer patients are dying because Queensland Health is delaying clinical drug trials.
Building industry strong despite housing market slowdown
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The Queensland Master Builders' Association (QMBA) says the construction industry remains strong despite a slowdown in the housing market.
Big field for Airlie Beach Race Week
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A record fleet has arrived in the Whitsundays, in north Queensland, to contest this year's Airlie Beach Race Week.
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