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'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects

Outback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets.

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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.

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Townsville police arrest four teenagers over alleged crime spree, assault of 81yo woman

Police say the juveniles were spotted hooning along a main road in a stolen car before crashing into another stolen car and attempting to flee on foot.

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Regional GP clinics say Queensland and federal incentives will not ease doctor shortage

Regional GPs say twin incentives to lure more health staff to Queensland and increase bulk-billing are a "shot in the arm", but could backfire in places where they're needed most.

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Lessons from Ukraine conflict shaping how Australian Defence Force troops prepare for war

In Australia's largest garrison city, more than 1,500 troops are training in an exercise aimed at integrating old and new lessons.

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Mechanic modifying motorcycles to help veterans, people living with disability return to riding

Sharine Milne is mastering the "art form" of modifying a motorcycle to reignite the passion of people who may not be able to operate a conventional vehicle because they are living with a physical disability or "life injury".

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Dennis William Sore found guilty of murdering his sister in her Townsville home

Dennis William Sore told the court he "lost control" while he was stabbing his sister to death in her Townsville unit.

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Regional and remote Queenslanders lagging behind in uptake of electric vehicles

Drivers in Queensland's south-east are leading the electric car transition, accounting for about 90 per cent of all registered EVs. But experts say range anxiety needs to be addressed to win over those who live outside major centres.

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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.

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Townsville joins digital skills program helping people with disability prepare for natural disasters

When Townsville was hit by floods in 2019, Tammy Royle had the tech skills to access emergency help. Now she's part of a pilot program helping others living with disability to prepare for natural disasters.

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E-scooters help Australia's net-zero goals, but medics warn about long-term injuries

A regional emergency department specialist says they see about one patient a day with injuries from an e-scooter accident as a new survey shows riders are not taking safety seriously.

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Cremation ashes used for jewellery, tattoos and fireworks, as burials decline

Mary-Anne's mother never wanted to be "stuck in a jar" after she died, and a creative solution has ensured she won't be.

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Search for Ben Chisholm, missing on Magnetic Island, continues with drones, specialist trackers

Police say they have no working theories over the disappearance of Ben Chisholm on Magnetic Island last week as specialist trackers, drones and a helicopter join the search.

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Thriving Townsville street art scene 'on par' with world's best, says public art researcher

An unlikely North Queensland city is poised to establish itself on the international street art map.

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Lettuce prices aren't coming down. Here's how gardening can save you money on fruit and vegetables

Gardening experts say all you need is a bag of potting mix, some seeds and two weeks.

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Defence and veteran suicide royal commission to hear from members and support groups in Townsville

Veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force will share their mental health experiences, including what helped them, at hearings for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide in Townsville next week.

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Lung cancer screening program could save 10,000 Australians over the next decade

Unlike breast and prostate cancers there is no national screening program to detect lung cancer, so by the time it's picked up it's often too late.

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George Christensen's successor to inherit a diverse electorate where corals and coal collide

George Christensen was a thorn in the Liberal National Party's side until the end — sensationally quitting the party and parliament last week before pledging his allegiance to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party today to run on a Senate ticket.

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Townsville's city centre struggles to revive as planners focus on future of Australian CBD post-COVID

COVID has nearly killed the city centre. Now experts are pondering what the future of the CBD will be in post-pandemic Australia.

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