Townsville’s mayor maintains his right to seek costs from the public purse as he challenges his own council in behind-the-scenes legal battles, racking up fees that will ultimately fall on ratepayers. WATCH THE VIDEO
A North Queensland family is melting hearts with three gorgeous gifts delivered in Townsville University Hospital.
Mayor Troy Thompson has denied he pushed out the former council boss shortly after taking office as councillors called for details on $2.6m in termination benefits awarded to execs. WATCH THE VIDEO
Two mums tracked down the home of an alleged teenage car thief after their family trip turned into a nightmare. Their belongings, including baby seats and a kids’ rocking horse, were found dumped. SEE THE CCTV
With more than 12,000 teachers and teacher aides having resigned from state schools across Queensland in the last four years, a state MP has slammed the government for failing to protect educators.
The Australia Border Force has unveiled a new container examination facility in Townsville, featuring a $540,000 pallet X-ray machine that triples…
Residents of an outer Townsville suburb have expressed safety concerns over works being done on the intersection in and out of the area, saying drivers trying to turn in are ‘sitting ducks’ as cars whiz past at 100kmh.
The Australia Border Force has significantly stepped up its efforts to combat contraband entering North Queensland, unveiling a new Townsville facility set to triple cargo inspections at the port.
A man who stole at least $30,000 worth of livestock from a neighbouring property claimed he was getting back at the nearby cattle farmer.
Townsville Fire head coach Shannon Seebohm is one of the latest victims of the city’s crime crisis, with masked thieves terrorising his pregnant wife during a chilling home invasion and stealing two cars.
Formerly home to Townsville’s iconic Paddy’s Markets, a derelict building is unrecognisable after $2m renovation to become home to a thriving real estate agency. See how it looks now.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service’s chairman Tony Mooney said the board had a “grave concern” involving an incident at the hospital last month involving a staff member and patient.
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