FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Lily nothling - The Untold Story

Three children questioned by police over damaging fire at Townsville's AstarA dance studio

A Queensland dance teacher watched her AstarA dance studio burn after it was allegedly set alight by three children on an overnight crime spree in Townsville.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Museum of Underwater Art's 'ocean sentinel' sculptures sunk on Great Barrier Reef

Eight large concrete sculptures have been submerged on the ocean floor in north Queensland, completing the only underwater museum in the Southern Hemisphere.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

French navy ship LHD Dixmude arrives in Townsville on mission through Indo-Pacific

The LHD Dixmude is on its first visit to Australia as part of Mission Jeanne d'Arc 2023, as the country works to increase its presence in the hotly contested Indo-Pacific.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023

Police cars rammed by three stolen vehicles in 'disgraceful' Townsville incident

Police say three stolen cars repeatedly sideswiped their vehicles and forced them to withdraw during an incident last night, with one officer taken to hospital.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2023

Elopements, micro-weddings surge in popularity as couples opt for fuss-free day

No guests, no speeches, no problems. Meet the couples bucking tradition by having a micro-wedding to save money and stress.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Cheap council land in outback Queensland snapped up by buyers amid housing shortage

Land in outback Queensland has been snapped up at "bargain" prices after attracting hundreds of bidders from around the country.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Denis Sore faces court for alleged murder of his sister Samantha Bong in Townsville

A court has heard a man facing trial for the alleged murder of his older sister didn't like what he was told when he asked his mum why they had different surnames.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

North-west Queensland cattle country responds to good start to wet season, lifting graziers spirits

In 2019, cattle farmer Alistair Anderson was dealing with the "devastating" loss of half his herd. Four years on, the 81-year-old's property is in the best condition he's seen it in more than a decade.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

Woman found dead in Bluewater bushland was in relationship with man arrested over her death, Queensland police say

Queensland police say a Deeragun man, who is being questioned over the death of Tania Trickey, was in a relationship with her. Ms Trickey's body was found in bushland at Bluewater near Townsville at the weekend.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Townsville Marathon's first wheelchair racer shatters stigma and champions change

The Townsville Marathon is one of Australia's oldest, but until Damon Jaenke approached the organisers, they'd never considered creating a wheelchair category. The 30-year-old hopes it paves the way for other athletes with disability.

ABC News · Aug 6, 2022