Man armed himself in Castletown, intimidated Telstra staff: Police
A young man charged with going armed to cause fear in Castletown has made a bid for freedom from the watch-house.
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Power out: Crash at Bohle Plains leads to outage
A power outage has been reported at Bohle Plains after a car crashed into a power pole.
Teen goes on alleged crime spree while wearing ankle tracker
Another repeat home invader has gone on an alleged crime spree in Townsville while wearing a GPS ankle tracker, generating a smorgasbord of evidence for police. Read the full court report.
Why a Townsville councillor decided to keep his second job
Another job in a state department, a drug test and a pilates business — these are declarations of interests Townsville City Councillors have made.
27k workers needed: Townsville recruitment campaign kicks off
A new campaign has kicked off to recruit 27,000 skilled workers to Townsville over the next five years to help deliver a $34bn pipeline of projects. Watch the video.
Welcome to Townsville: Stolen cars crashed, set ablaze and sunk
Multiple stolen cars have been crashed, dumped and set alight across Townsville within 24 hours including one involved in a nasty incident right in front of the Welcome to Townsville sign.
TAFE opens doors for skilled workforce of the future
TAFE facilities in Bohle are now equipped to deliver cutting-edge training in emerging fields like augmented reality manufacturing, automation, cyber security, and robotics. Check it out.
One Nation hits pause on second Thuringowa candidate’s campaign
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has suspended the campaign of one of its North Queensland candidates set to contest the upcoming state election.
Court wrap: Jealous boyfriend, motorcycle crash and copper wire thieves
A mobile phone attack, an unlicensed motorcycle driver and an employee who stole from his own work site, make up the matters in court recently. Here’s today’s courthouse wrap up.
Why NQ women are ditching the clubs for hiking trails
One Townsville hiker has found a new way for women to connect after she grew tired of relying on nightclubbing to meet new people. Find out the details of their next adventure.
Why Minister won’t fast-track CCC probe into rogue mayor
Turmoil over Townsville’s embattled mayor Troy Thompson overshadowed yesterday’s community cabinet, but the Local Government Minister is refusing to use ‘extraordinary powers’ to fast-track the CCC investigation, despite intense pressure. See why.
‘Lack of understanding’: Builder calls for urgent Hilton rethink
The Townsville builder for the rejected Hilton Garden Inn has called on the council to support ratepayers by returning to the table to discuss salvaging the project. HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR POLL.
‘Game changer’: Townsville’s new weapon in cancer fight
Townsville will be the first regional city in Australia to introduce a revolutionary cancer therapy for patients who have exhausted all other options. Find out more.
New homes offer safe space for disadvantaged youths
For 18-year-old Elma Foster having a place to call her own has been life-changing. She’s one of the first young people to be housed at a new 40-unit complex in Townsville.
Jury dismissed in shopping centre stabbing trial
The trial of a 2022 shopping centre stabbing has fallen flat on its face only hours after beginning, allowing the alleged knife-wielder back into the community. See why.
‘Catastrophic’: NQ man petitions for 130km/h road speed limit
Medical professionals have reacted in horror to a petition from a North Queensland man seeking vastly increased road speed limits. HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR POLL.
Doctors on bus rush to save injured moped rider after nasty crash
A moped rider was left riddled with injuries after she ‘lost control’ and collided with a bus on Magnetic Island. Luckily, there just happened to be doctors on board the bus who ran to her aid.
Investors circle rare commercial property sale on Magnetic Island
A commercial building hosting several of Magnetic Island’s most popular businesses is being sold for the first time in 28 years. See where.
New podcast empowers veterans in life after service
Oasis Townsville is launching a compelling new podcast to help veterans transition out of service. Find out more.
Stun gun, steroids lands business owner back in court
A popular businessman and Invictus Games medallist has pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges after a failed attempt to challenge the validity of a police search warrant.
TAFE’s new renewable energy facility unveiled
A state-of-the-art Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Training Facility and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab is opening at Bohle TAFE in Townsville, aiming to transform North Queensland into a renewable energy superpower.
Plans revealed for Petstock to open two new stores
Townsville’s pet owners are in for a treat as popular pet retailer Petstock has announced the opening of two new stores in the region. Find out where.
Billions of dollars, 2000 jobs from Qld mineral you’ve never heard of
Queensland will soon begin mining a critical mineral used to make long-lasting recyclable batteries, in a massive boost to the economy.
Former mayor’s Power-ful new career role revealed
After stepping away from a Senate tilt, former Townsville mayor Jenny Hill’s next career move can be revealed.
‘The dots represent us’: Artwork unveiled for NAIDOC week
When an Aboriginal artist was hired to teach a bunch of veterans how to dot paint, he was worried they might walk out. Instead, they painted everything from divorce to service dogs. See how.
Young girl savaged in horrific pet dog attack
A young girl has been flown to Townsville with severe facial injuries after a horrific dog attack in Bowen.
‘Amazing feedback’: Renovated Strand venue officially reopens
Ambitious renovations have transformed a recently rebranded Strand venue, with visitors providing ‘amazing feedback’ about the changes. See how it looks now.
CopperString spark: $5 billion project gets underway in NQ
Hughenden will now become the beating heart of the state government’s $5 billion energy project – with more than 550 workers expected to flock to the site once the build commences.
Vandals spray-paint racial slurs on heritage-listed tea rooms
The owner of Townsville’s iconic Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms broke down in tears after discovering that vandals had spray-painted their building with racial slurs and rude graffiti. WARNING: OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
Toddler awaits brain surgery weeks before becoming a big sister
A North Queensland couple is enduring every parent’s worst nightmare as their beautiful two-year-old daughter waits to undergo surgery for a brain tumour just weeks before she’s due to become a big sister. Here’s how you can help.
Helicopter rides lift spirits of young patients
Operation Care Bear landed successfully and achieved its mission by putting a smile on the faces of young patients from the children’s ward at the Townsville University Hospital.
‘The dots represent us’: New multi-cultural mosaic explained
Learn about the tiny details – and what they mean – in this massive new Aboriginal dot painting unveiled in Townsville.
Aussie couple face every parent’s worst nightmare
This Aussie couple faced every parent’s worst nightmare when their little boy was struck down.
Premier League Netball: Classy Saints down hardy Highlanders
Saints claimed bragging rights in the second grand final rematch of the 2024 Premier League netball season, comprehensively defeating Highlanders 64-44 on Monday night.
Push to ditch the supermarket with ‘beef to your door’ service
Freezers across Townsville are filling up with Hervey Range beef thanks to a new paddock-to-plate farm. But the biggest challenge, has been convincing people to let go of the supermarkets.
Dog act over pet dispute in trailer park
A pet dog was at the centre of an angry son running to protect his mum and punching a couple at a Townsville caravan park. Here’s what unfolded.
Retiree jailed for vicious car park attack
An elderly man’s dentures went flying as he pulled a woman by her hair outside a shopping centre and punched her repeatedly. Here’s what triggered his attack.
Shaun the Sheep backs Maroons in Origin decider
Owners of a property that pays homage to Queensland sport teams is flying maroon livery in all its glory ahead of the crucial State of Origin decider next Wednesday.
Fresh faces hit the beat in Townsville, Ayr
Ten new First Year Constables, with backgrounds ranging from detention centre work to university criminology studies, have hit the beat in Townsville and Ayr this week.
VOTE NOW: Help crown Townsville’s cutest toddler
North Queensland has no shortage of beautiful bubs, with 500 parents and guardians nominating their youngsters to go in the running for cutest toddler of 2024. VOTE IN OUR POLLS
Townsville braces for second flu wave as cases hit five-year high
Influenza cases in Townsville have surged to a five-year high, and residents are being warned to brace for a second wave as schools resume and cases continue to climb.
Basketball legend honoured in Hall of Fame
It was a ‘surreal’ night for three-time Olympian and WNBL legend Suzy Batkovic, as she was inducted into the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame at an event in Melbourne on Friday.
Where are the hotspots? What are the solutions? Qld youth crime explained
A youth crime crisis is gripping the state – so what can we do about it? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
100+ faces: Twilight performance against stunning backdrop wows crowd
Music lovers were treated to an intimate performance by Josh Pyke set on the picturesque coastline on Yuwibara Country in Cape Hillsborough at the 2024 Between the Tides concert. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
Decadent doughnuts rise to the top
With flavours including Spicy Ranga, Dusty Queen and Coffee Coffee Yum Yum, a Townsville doughnut business is celebrating being crowned the best.
NQ financial firm goes next level with global partnership
A long-running North Queensland financial advisory firm has begun an exciting new chapter after partnering with a business with global reach. See what’s changed.
Fashion frenzy: Why Townsville can’t get enough of SAHN markets
A popular preloved clothing market is connecting sustainable fashion with community as they look to expand and spotlight local business. Find out why people are obsessed.
Townsville’s businesses that opened and closed in 2024
It’s been busy 2024 with an assortment of businesses springing up in Townsville including cafes, restaurants, tools, toys, gardening, timber, campers, discount retailers, and a fudge shop. Read the full list.
Gold shaping the history and future of ‘Queensland’s oldest remaining inland town’
The small town of Ravenswood in North Queensland is a snapshot of the golden age, where a mix of history and an exciting future has residents buzzing.
75+ PHOTOS: Motorsport fans check out Supercars action
Thousands of Supercars fans lined up and braved some rain to watch the action of the 2024 NTI Townsville 500. Check out the photos >>
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