HANDS off Mackay, the V8s are ours.

THE globe is going ga-ga for John Kreuger's gonads.

FIRST Townsville, then the Universe.

A TOWNSVILLE hairdresser has defended claims her salon's latest marketing ploy was too risque.

AT 74 years of age, Wulguru resident John Feltham thought he was well and truly a senior citizen.

THE Australian Defence Force claims an increase in the amount of soldiers seeking help for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is due to its efforts in promoting mental health treatment.

A MAN accused of punching his mechanic eight times in the head claims he was acting in self defence.

THEY are off and racing.

STUDENTS and parents of Weir State School in Kirwan are putting their best foot forward and leaving the car at home for National Walk Safely to School Day.

THE news coffee drinkers have waited to hear has finally arrived.

TWO Townsville-based MPs have promised to deliver better roads in their maiden speeches to parliament yesterday.

MORE drug labs have been uncovered in Queensland than in any other state, as Townsville police warn the North's drug problem extends well beyond the city limits.

PREPARATIONS you should make for a cyclone: