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"CHARTERS TOWERS LOCAL STEPS INTO NATIONAL ROLE"
Liam Kirkwood has stepped into the role of National Livestock Manager for Ray White Rural. Starting his career at just 23 under respected North Queensland agent Kevin Currie, Liam quickly built a strong reputation, going on to win both State and National Young Auctioneers titles. After leading the Ray White Townsville Rural and Livestock business, he partnered with Matthew Geaney to form Geaney Kirkwood - a move that has delivered outstanding results, including the highest pr
Apr 131 min read


"LOCAL MUM PUBLISHES HEARTFELT CHILDREN'S BOOK"
A Charters Towers mum has turned a real-life moment into something special. Mum-of-four Krystle Sands has released her first children's book, Bashful Belle , inspired by her daughter's experience with shyness. What started as a simple idea has grown into a beautifully illustrated book, with the help of Townsville author Ian McIntosh and illustrator Brett Cardwell. Now printed and available locally, it's just the beginning - with Krystle hoping to create a book for each of her
Apr 71 min read


"COLES CONSTRUCTION KICKS OFF IN CHARTERS TOWERS"
Big news for the Towers - construction has officially started on the new $30 million Coles at Goldtower Central, with the first soil now turned. The long-awaited development is set to bring new local jobs, more shopping options, and a solid boost to the local economy - a great win for our region! And in true Charters Towers style, there was a little extra excitement on the day... with an unrelated plane incident nearby. A small aircraft flipped after a hard landing, but than
Mar 231 min read


CHARTERS TOWERS ON THE BIG SCREEN
Charters Towers had its time to shine on Channel 7's Creek to Coast over the weekend - and what an episode it was! The episode captured the true spirit of our region, with local legend Tate van Wel from the Charters Towers Rodeo featured, along with some of our favourite spots including Goldtower Central, Texas Longhorn Tours and The Rix Hotel - plus plenty of beautiful shots showing off the charm and character of our town. Big thanks to Scotty Hillier and the crew for putti
Mar 21 min read


"CHARTERS TOWERS DAD WINS $1.25 MILLION!"
Enjoying a cold drink at The Rix turned into a life-changing moment - along with a cool $1.25 million win! A Charters Towers local experienced a serious case of déjà vu after taking home $1.25 million in a Keno draw this month, remarkably echoing a major Keno win he landed four years ago. Congratulations to the lucky winner! READ MORE: Charters Towers dad wins $1.25m Keno prize | QLD
Nov 23, 20251 min read


RURAL WOMEN UNITE RAISES $73,000 FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Lace & Ash Photography Over 500 women gathered at the Charters Towers Jockey Club on September 6 for the biggest Rural Women Unite...
Sep 21, 20251 min read


TRIPLE TRIUMPH FOR DUNN'S RACING!
Charters Towers local Dan Dunn, alongside navigator Ashton Dale, has claimed his third consecutive victory at Moranbah, taking out Round...
Aug 10, 20251 min read


"EXCITING NEWS FOR FAMILIES!"
Charters Towers is about to get a fantastic new addition! GRO Early Learning will open its brand-new, state-of-the-art centre at...
Jul 13, 20251 min read


"GAME ON: CHARTERS TOWERS COMPETES WITH QLD'S BEST!"
Charters Towers is once again shining bright with community spirit, dedication, and sportsmanship. This week, students from All Souls...
Jul 1, 20251 min read


"MINERS MEMORIAL WALK WINS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD"
The Charters Towers Miners Memorial Walk has won the People’s Choice Award at the AIA North Queensland Awards. The memorial walk features...
May 25, 20251 min read


"MAKING A SPLASH IN CHARTERS TOWERS"
It’s fantastic to see Charters Towers continuing to shine as a central hub for our rural communities! Recently, the ICPA (Isolated...
May 20, 20251 min read


"CHARTERS TOWERS SHINES ON THE TODAY SHOW"
Last week, Charters Towers stepped into the national spotlight as Channel 9 ’s TODAY Show rolled into town — and what an unforgettable...
May 19, 20251 min read


"GOLDTOWER CENTRAL'S LATEST UNVEILING"
Recently, Charters Towers proudly welcomed the NQ Visitor Information Centres’ Volunteer Conference - a gathering dedicated to the...
May 11, 20251 min read


"GOLDEN MILESTONE: BOB KATTER REFLECTS ON 50 YEARS IN POLITICS"
As the federal election approaches, Bob Katter took a moment to reflect on an incredible milestone - marking 50 years in politics -...
Apr 27, 20251 min read


"CHARTERS TOWERS SHINES ON WEEKENDER!"
We were stoked to see Charters Towers featured in a recent episode of Weekender ! The show did an awesome job highlighting some of the...
Apr 20, 20251 min read


"A RECORD-BREAKING GOLDFIELD ASHES"🏏
Photo: Evan Morgan, Herald Sun The Goldfield Ashes has wrapped up another incredible year, smashing records with an impressive 266 teams...
Jan 26, 20251 min read


"LOCAL LEGACY IN THE SPOTLIGHT"
We’re thrilled to see the stunning Charters Towers Civic Club featured in the latest edition of Club Insight Magazine . Once regarded as...
Jan 19, 20251 min read


"VERY HORNY" 🤭😆🐮ANOTHER CHARTERS TOWERS FAMILY FEATURES ON ABC'S LANDLINE
Seems Landline can't get enough of the good news stories coming out of The Towers, with Michael and Lynda Bethel of Horseshoe B Longhorns an
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Making national news! What's not to love about Charters Towers?
With jobs galore, affordable housing, an abundance of good schools, plans to improve the hospital and a heritage streetscape built on the...
May 16, 20221 min read


Charters Towers Looking For Miners
With one-third of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers experiencing high levels of mental distress, according to a WA government-funded report,...
May 6, 20221 min read
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