Lily Nothling

It's this history Florence Onus will share at Queensland's truth-telling inquiry when community sessions begin next month. WARNING: This story contains images of Indigenous people who have died, which have been provided by family for the purpose of truth-telling and healing.

Michelle Wardrope's family was told to prepare for her funeral after the 44-year-old mother contracted a rare and deadly bacterial infection from a minor cut.  

The North Queensland town of Bowen unveiled its first mural in the late 1980s, but preserving the art and commissioning more is an expensive challenge.

A judge in Townsville said Leonard John Farren's offending encouraged the "abhorrent sexual exploitation of young, vulnerable girls" when sentencing him to five-and-a-half years' jail.

Embattled Mayor Troy Thompson has failed to show at a Townsville City Council meeting and has sought a leave of absence after councillors this morning voted in favour of a motion of no confidence.

Veteran advocacy groups have slammed the mayor of Australia's largest garrison city for making "deeply disrespectful" false claims about his military history.

The fate of thousands of Queensland coal miners and their communities is in limbo, with BHP given a week to come back to the table with a better offer.

Taking up a job as an embalmer may sound like an unlikely career pivot for a woman in her early 20s, but Sarah Broanda is part of a growing cohort of young people taking up jobs in the funeral industry. 

A large army truck has caused serious damage after driving into the roof of a Bruce Highway petrol station on the way to a military exercise.

Queensland wildlife officers targeted the large animal after it launched itself out of the water and onto Dean Grieve's houseboat, with authorities concerned crocodiles are being drawn to the area by discarded fish scraps and crab pots.

The introduction of livestreaming cameras mean Arlo's family has 24/7 access to his cot, and medical staff say the impact has been "life-changing".

During a pre-trial hearing for murder accused Rajwinder Singh, the Supreme Court hears that 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley had started a secret relationship with her podiatrist in the weeks before her death and believed her partner knew "something was off".

A pre-trial hearing for the man accused of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley is underway in Cairns just days after he dropped his lawyer from the case.

Offenders who target emergency service vehicles could face up to 14 years behind bars under proposed new laws in Queensland.

War widows across Australia are finding lifelong friendship and support through reviving the "dying art" of letter writing.

Queensland's premier has faced questions over his use of government-chartered jets, as he announced plans to bolster police numbers and give Cairns a dedicated chopper.

The men were on their way to a camping trip when a "rogue wave" upturned their tinny and swept away their phones, food, water and life jackets, sparking a major search and rescue operation off north Queensland.

Willis Island's four locals are paid to keep one the world's most far-flung weather observatories running, and spend six months of the year with no fresh food deliveries or face-to-face contact with the outside world. 

After 12 years in office, outgoing Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill says parts of the community are "angry at everyone", as she steps down with no plans for another political tilt.

A Queensland man says the saltie "had a go" at him while he was mowing the lawn and ate three of his neighbour's chickens. After months "on edge", residents were relieved to see the big predator captured.

The death of Townsville father-of-three Jerromy Brookes from a snake bite has raised broader questions about the liability of businesses who call someone for assistance on their premises.

P!NK is preparing to take the stage in front of more than 60,000 fans in Townsville, injecting nearly $50 million into a city that struggles to attract international artists.

The rare snake bite death of a Townsville dad has highlighted a retired catcher's concerns about the risks of untrained handlers trying to relocate the venomous reptiles.

Police have established a crime scene after a house fire in the Townsville suburb of Hermit Park and commended the bravery of three men who attempted to rescue a person inside.

It's a high-adrenaline hobby with its fair share of risks, but even those who've witnessed shark attacks are still spearfishing.