What’s open this Australia Day public holiday
Looking for things to do today or wanting to stock the pantry? Here is what’s open around Townsville this Australia Day public holiday.
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Storms, rain could impact Goldfield Ashes
The Goldfield Ashes could be affected by rain with a large storm system encroaching on Charters Towers.
Townsville’s best NAPLAN schools revealed
Townsville’s best primary and secondary schools have been revealed based on how they fared in NAPLAN last year. See where your school ranks. FULL LIST OF EVERY NQ SCHOOL
Free dumplings, tea at Chinese New Year party
Complimentary dumplings and tea will on the cards for Chinese New Year revellers in Townsville.
Angler comes close to being ‘fried’ by lightning
A Townsville fisherman was lucky to escape serious injury as his rod exploded 3m from him after being struck by lightning.
BEACHES CLOSED: 85mm in 1 hour, more rain on way
9.25AM: Another severe thunderstorm warning for residents in Townsville, Magnetic Island, Ayr, Giru and Alva Beach as one suburb recorded 85mm of rain in one hour. LATEST >>
End of free camping to cost city, campers warn
One adventurous Townsville retiree considers introducing a small charge for use of what are now free camping sites a good thing but faces stern opposition from others.
Our country muso on path to stardom
A Townsville born-and-raised country musician is following the same path as some of the genre’s greats.
Flash flooding possible in western regions
Residents living west of Townsville have been warned to brace for storms likely to produce heavy rains which could lead to flash flooding.
Kid, adults injured in Bruce Hwy crash
A number of people, including a child, have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway.
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