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25.01.2022 A teenager is in custody being questioned by police, after a woman was brutally attacked on her morning walk. The 66-year-old grabbed from behind and dragged into bushland near a popular Townsville walking track. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
25.01.2022 A major manhunt is underway in North Queensland, for a prisoner who escaped the Townsville Correctional Centre. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
24.01.2022 The North Queensland Cowboys will head into this week's Queensland derby against the Broncos with extra motivation. Josh Hannay today revealing his plans to leave the club, after more than two decades. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
22.01.2022 HIGH RISK MISSING PERSON: Police are seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a missing 75-year-old man, who was last seen early this morning. Sometime between 6.15am and 6.45am this morning, Paul Ritchie (pictured below) has left a Gregory Street address in North Ward. Paul, has only recently moved to the Townsville and is unfamiliar with the surrounding areas.... Police and family hold concerns for this welfare as he suffers from a medical condition requiring medication urgently. Paul is described as Caucasian, about 175cm tall with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing grey pyjamas, however, may be wearing blue shorts, brown shoes, a blue striped hat and a gold chain with a cross. Anyone that has seen Paul or has any information of his whereabouts is urged to contact police. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
21.01.2022 A Townsville doctor, and an international team of researchers, have made a breakthrough in the early detection of Alzheimer's. Comparing human brain tissues, they've discovered key chemical indicators of the irreversible disease. #9News | Weeknights at 5:30pm
21.01.2022 #BREAKING: Police are on scene at the Townsville University Hospital where it’s believed a 4yo was discovered dead in a hot car. More details to come. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
21.01.2022 STAR POWER: Sunshine Coast Lightning’s Cara Koenen, has provided St Margaret Mary's College students with some on court tips- putting the girls through their paces today! #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
21.01.2022 In Townsville, Deb Frecklington was armed with funding promises for health and roads as Labor ministers spruiked promises for policing. With just 30 days to go until polling day, it's a sign of what's to come. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
18.01.2022 LOST TIME: Are you the owner of this Longines silver dress watch? It was found in Flinders Street yesterday. If you're the rightful owner and can prove it's yours, it can be collected from Mundingburra Police Station.... #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
18.01.2022 It's out with the old and in with the new at Cowboys H-Q. New coach Todd Payten has spent just over three weeks in his new role, ready to turn the tide on what's been a turbulent time for the North Queensland club. #9News | Weeknights at 5:30pm
17.01.2022 "It's not a future we want", that’s the message from Queensland school students, protesting against the government's gas-led economic recovery plan. They're urging all levels of government to make the switch to renewables. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
17.01.2022 It’s been a big day of celebration, with lots of tears, at Ignatius Park College - farewelling their Year 12’s. Today as much about the parents as it is about the school leavers. We check in with Year 12’s across the state. ... #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
17.01.2022 It's a close call that could've almost ended in tragedy for a North Queensland family, if it wasn't for the quick-thinking of a passer-by. The Good Samaritan springing into action as a fire tore through a woman's bedroom, leaving a charred shell behind. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
17.01.2022 Here's your pre-opening look at the new Mount Louisa walking trial. #9News | Weeknight at 5.30pm
17.01.2022 A mother and her boyfriend were allegedly binge watching a television series while three-year-old Rylee Rose Black was left locked in a hot car to die. It's alleged Rylee fell asleep in her booster seat and was left locked in the car when they arrived home from dropping the other children at school at about 9.50am. Her whereabouts weren't questioned again until 2.45pm, when they went to collect the other children from school.... The court heard they turned around to see the child’s head slumped over, before removing her from her booster seat to attempt CPR. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
16.01.2022 Queensland residents claim park owners are unfairly jacking up their rents, while others allege big corporations are failing to honour their rental contracts. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm http://9Soci.al/hmhd50BCjRg
16.01.2022 Some of North Queensland's biggest infrastructure projects have been given the green light, to speed-up the region's economic recovery. The state government splashing millions of dollars in Townsville in a pre-election funding bonanza. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
15.01.2022 This is how we roll on a Friday in the 9 News North Queensland office! But it’s okay because it’s for an important cause. Send us your best silly sock photos! Tomorrow is McHappy Day and as a proud supporter of @rmhcaustralia, 9 News North Queensland are putting on our Silly Socks and asking you to donate to this important cause by purchasing a Big Mac, Helping Hand or your own pair of Silly Socks at your nearest @Mcdonaldsau restaurant or via McDelivery. Money raised on #...mchappyday goes towards providing a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families. #mchappyday @rmhcaustralia @mcdonaldsau
15.01.2022 Two weeks is a long time in politics - just ask David Crisafulli. The new LNP Leader returned home to Townsville today, and while there are four years until another election, that hasn't stopped the Opposition from laying down the law. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
13.01.2022 North Queensland could be sitting on a gold mine.. in the form of Redclaw crayfish. A world leading hatchery in Townsville could more than triple its production of babies.. it just needs more farmers in regional Queensland. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
13.01.2022 Sporting history could be made in Townsville this weekend, as one cowboy chases a third consecutive Australian PBR title. Aaron Kleier holds a small lead, but he'll have to conquer some tough bulls first. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
12.01.2022 There have been tense scenes in Townsville. A suburb sent into lockdown, houses evacuated, and negotiators called in, during a stand-off with a wanted man. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
11.01.2022 Deb Frecklington MP is in Townsville today. Tune in to #9News at 5.30 to find out more.
11.01.2022 #PRODUCT RECALL: Children’s store KaiserStyle has had multiple products, including blankets, pram accessories, and rattles, recalled for fears they may have been contaminated by mould and could cause serious harm. The regulatory body says exposure to mould spores may affect those with allergies and could cause an adverse reaction, including an allergic reaction, infection or health complications. For more information: http://9Soci.al/SbFk50CwMoc... #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm
10.01.2022 The countdown is on until one of the NRL's longest running rivalries fires up again. But it wouldn't be a Queensland derby without controversy, the NRL implementing new rules just 48 hours from kick off. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
09.01.2022 To kill or not to kill, that is the question, if you ask one Queensland MP when it comes to crocodiles it's a no brainer. North Queensland First's new policy wants to take decisive action against the prehistoric predator, but it's being met with backlash from other conservative MPs. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
09.01.2022 Who will be walking the brand new Mount Louisa walking trail tomorrow, when it officially opens to the public? There's 1700 steps over 3.5km which reaches a stunning new lookout with views over Townsville. #9News | Weeknights at 5.30pm
08.01.2022 Queensland's only Sexual Assault Response Team now has a permanent place to call home. The Townsville Women's Centre, a refuge for those escaping violent relationships, ready to open in North Queensland #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
07.01.2022 A court has heard shocking revelations following the death of a three year-old girl in Townsville. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
07.01.2022 A major milestone for one of Queensland's smallest rural fire brigades. Magnetic Island recruiting not one, not two, but three new volunteers all under 18 years of age for the first time in 15 years. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
07.01.2022 And continuous hot and dry conditions across the state mean the situation on Fraser Island will likely get worse, before it gets better. With November records smashed - Queenslanders are strapping-in for more days of extreme temperatures. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
06.01.2022 A poignant display has been erected in North Queensland, to remember those who have died at the hands of domestic violence this year. And on White Ribbon Day, police officers visited schools to educate our youngest citizens. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
06.01.2022 North Queensland is now home to world-leading skin cancer technology that drastically improves detection. There's now a push to get the high-tech tool subsidised by Medicare.. so it can be available for all. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
06.01.2022 Queensland cattle producers are riding the live export wave, all the way to Indonesia and Vietnam. The markets providing crucial business during the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales skyrocketing. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
03.01.2022 It's the newest and coolest mode of transport to hit North Queensland streets. E-scooters are rolling out across Townsville, and the company already has its sights set on the rest of Queensland. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
03.01.2022 An LAT from Bundaberg has been deployed to North Queensland to drop retardant at a fire burning in Gumlow. The machine will make 3 trips between Bundaberg and Townsville, each taking 3 hours. In total around 30,000 litres of fire retardant will be used.... There is a total fire ban across the North. You can find all the details at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES and Rural Fire Service Townsville. #9News | Weeknights at 5.30pm
03.01.2022 It's North Queensland's answer to the Silicon Valley... a new 'smart precinct' now up and running in Townsville. From simple inventions to state-of-the-art applications, it's a whole new world of possibilities at the high-tech hub. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
03.01.2022 #BREAKING Townsville police have charged a 37 year old Burdell woman and a 30 year old Burdell man with manslaughter, after a 3 year old girl was found dead inside a car this afternoon. They are tonight both in custody and will front court tomorrow morning. #9News
02.01.2022 Queensland is bracing for a severe heatwave in the final few days of Spring.. with temperatures to soar above 40 degrees in some parts. And we can expect more hot weather for LONGER in Summer.. as well as flooding rain.. the bureau saying there's a risk of extreme weather events. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
02.01.2022 They're sleek, speedy and already proving seriously dangerous. Just days after e-scooters were rolled out across Townsville, one rider has ended up in hospital with head injuries. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
02.01.2022 A knife-wielding man who kicked his way into a Bowen police station, crawled over broken glass and lunged at officers forcing them to open fire has been sentenced. #9News | Weeknights at 5:30pm
01.01.2022 A skin cancer warning for all Queenslanders tonight, with summer just around the corner.. But, doctors say we're getting better with staying on top of skin checks, one North Queensland clinic reaching a special milestone. #9News | Weeknights from 5:30pm
01.01.2022 DRAW RELEASED: Who's keen for 12 games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium? We'll bring you CEO, Jeff Reibel's opinion on the draw tonight. #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm
