100 years of St Joseph’s: Big bash for past, present students
A Townsville primary school is pulling out all the stops to mark its centenary with a jam-packed weekend of celebrations. Check out what’s on.
A Townsville primary school is pulling out all the stops to mark its centenary with a jam-packed weekend of celebrations. Check out what’s on.
Regular users of the Mount Louisa walking tracks are demanding Townsville City Council stop dragging its feet and get cracking on the next stages of upgrades to the much-loved nature spot.
A new bundle of joy will join the Holmes family with the news coming just 24 hours after it was officially reported the rugby league star had signed with the Dragons. See the adorable announcement and gender reveal >>
Following the Big Rocks Weir project’s recent transfer of ownership, the state government is being urged to get moving on delivering it. Read the latest.
Rents have soared by as much as 6.25 per cent in Townsville in just three months, with just three suburbs recording a drop in asking prices. How did your suburb rank?
A 37-year-old woman has been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed in the neck during an altercation in Charters Towers. Here are the details.
In the blink of an eye, three cowardly youths nabbed a Townsville pensioner’s car as he turned his back on them — the next day, it was nothing but a burnt-out mess.
Smiles were all around at NRL Cowboys House as students received a special delivery — new musical instruments, donated by the Townsville Chiefs. Read about the record-breaking fundraiser.
Always known to give his all and turn up when asked, the father, friend and former navy man sailed the seas as a skipper for two decades and worked till his last moments to pay off debts, spending as little as $56 a week on food.
A husband and wife charged with their two-year-old daughter’s alleged murder have both had their court battles delayed after the latter was re-arrested in a “pseudolegal” outburst, a Queensland court has heard.
A man has been charged almost two months to the day after a crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in North West Queensland.
A retired Townsville couple were horrified to open their latest home insurance bill to see it had doubled, asking how residents already struggling with the cost of living are expected to get by.
What are the Townsville buses like these days? The Townsville Bulletin has sent a reporter out to catch the bus from Bushland Beach to the CBD. See how it went.
North Queensland legend Johnathan Thurston has been inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame, among an epic line-up of players across some phenomenal eras of rugby league. SEE THE LIST
Townsville is battling a wave of whooping cough with case numbers skyrocketing to levels 11 times higher than average. It comes as a school confirmed a case this week.
At age three, Brayden Arroita told his parents he wanted to be a firefighter. Now, after taking a leap of faith, he’s living that childhood dream in the Burdekin. Read about his inspiring journey.
A woman who was seen punching a man on Victoria Bridge in a drunken rage after the football on Saturday has faced court for also spitting at and assaulting police during her dramatic arrest.
A motorist who allegedly shot a man after the two were in a car crash in Far North Queensland has had his charges mentioned in a Townsville court.
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a nasty two-vehicle crash on Angus Smith Drive in Douglas this morning.
Two people have been taken to Townsville University Hospital after a house fire in Mount Low believed to be triggered by a fridge. See what happened.
A haunting social media post made by a New Zealand national who celebrated a promotion just hours before crashing a helicopter into a Cairns hotel has been revealed.
The Miles Government has pledged $15 million for a brand-new skills and training centre in Townsville if they are re-elected in October. SEE THE PLANS.
A court has been told there are further obstacles in the case involving the alleged murder of an Indigenous political adviser in Townsville.
The Mater has allayed fears Townsville could lose its private maternity unit permanently after the shock announcement the hospital cannot provide paediatric on-call services for newborns next year.
A former dental nurse and a Townsville resident who fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer have opened their own law firm. Read why they believe they are set apart from the rest.
A Townsville event manager has broken his silence over a costly legal dispute with representatives of legendary CCR swamp rocker John Fogerty.
Townsville City Council have rejected a controversial proposal to erect a statue in honour of Julian Assange, with one councillor alleging the activist had “put lives at risk.”
The manslaughter trial of Jennifer Board, where a car thief pleaded not guilty to causing the motorcyclists death has come to an end after a jury deliberated for two days.
Current and ex-serving veterans and their families will soon be taking to the high seas for a whale of a time, as extra vessels are added to cater for the high demand.
A court has heard a teen boy involved in the armed invasion of an elderly couple’s home spent 21 days confined to his room in Cleveland because of staffing shortages.
Fire emergency crews have rushed to put out a house fire in Hughenden as it was reported to be engulfed in flames Tuesday afternoon.
There is a serious case of Olympic fever at the Townsville University Hospital, and sports-mad nurses are delighted to see the competition’s effects on patients and visitors.
The newly upgraded Townsville Quayside Terminal is expected to welcome a record-breaking number of visitors for the 2024/2025 cruise season. See all the changes.
A Townsville band has announced its highly-anticipated return to the stage with fresh material, after a three-year hiatus.
Two men who were charged after a yacht they sailed into Townsville on was found with $61 million worth of cocaine have had their matters progress in court.
A man has sadly passed away after walkers found him collapsed along the steps at Castle Hill.
The sun shone down on race goers on Saturday as punters donned their best outfits for the Townsville Cup. See all the best looks from the day.
Burdekin Shire Council have hired a new chief executive officer and a few people might recognise him. See the picture gallery.
A 9-year-old girl from Townsville is ‘extra excited’ to be jetting off to the US with her family on the trip of a lifetime after winning a nationwide competition with her clever poem.
An upcoming musical featuring talented young performers from Townsville is warning that slow ticket sales could threaten future productions.
The families of NRL Cowboys House students added a generous twist of traditional foodie flair to NAIDOC celebrations. See the photos.
An entrepreneur says a “comedic video” he has posted of the latest break-in of his business belies the seriousness of the crime scourge plaguing Townsville. See the CCTV >>
Matthew Magin is back at Burdekin Shire Council CEO. Take a look at some of the newspaper photos he’s been in after 16 years in the business and government sectors.
What might be the dumbest attempted robbery in Flinders St history, where a man tried to steal a book off a quiz master, has helped police unravel an alleged kidnapping plot.
The latest building investment from James Cook University is aiming to inspire students to study for a career in engineering and science, with the official opening of the $100m Engineering and Innovation Place.
Jenna Cantamessa is turning her struggle into strength, sharing her daily life online and raising awareness about the condition.
A North Queensland project has secured backing from the state government with a $5m investment to mine and process vanadium, a critical mineral for long-duration batteries.
Police have launched a crackdown on appalling anti-social and allegedly criminal behaviour in a notorious Townsville park, with tortured local residents saying they are at their wits’ end.
Thousands of participants hit the pavement in the early hours of Sunday morning ready to set personal bests and reach their running goals in perfect North Queensland conditions.
Staff at Townsville University hospital got a taste of a variety of cultures last week as they shared dances, music and food. Read why the hospitals multiculturalism is benefiting patients.
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