
Support mobilised for NQ farmers amid flooding
Rural Aid is mobilising free support for Northwest Queensland farmers as flooding disrupts properties, livestock, and access across the region.

New land lease community planned for Townsville North Shore
A new land lease community is planned for Townsville’s North Shore, delivering around 300 homes for over 50s.

Major over 50s housing development planned for Mount Low
GemLife has entered Far North Queensland after securing a Mount Low site in Townsville for a new over 50s land lease community.

Practical ways carers can reduce holiday stress and fatigue
Occupational Therapy Australia says holiday pressures heighten carer fatigue and encourages support, small changes, and realistic expectations.

Home hope and healing for children this Christmas
Carinity is supporting vulnerable Queensland children in residential care this Christmas through its community focused appeal.

Townsville teen wins 2025 Theodore Kuchar music scholarship
Fifteen-year-old Annabelle Brown has been named the 2025 Theodore Kuchar Scholarship recipient, marking a major step in her music career.

Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 2026 returns with early ticket sales
Tickets for the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 2026 are on sale today, with early release, higher prize money, and fixed prices.

Big fines handed down as QLD cracks illegal mud crab trade
Queensland issues heavy fines as patrol officers target a rise in illegal mud crab activity statewide.

Under-16 ban prompts call for stronger tech laws
NRHA urges broader tech reforms, warning the under-16 social media ban alone will not keep rural and remote youth safe.