NewsQueensland Pacific Metals is set to receive $8 million made available by the state government to assist in the preparations of the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) project, matching the Albanese government’s recent commitment of $8 million.
NewsQueensland’s peak industry body for building and construction is calling for more support for small businesses who are unable to compete with larger government and commercial construction builds.
TownsvillePolice are investigating after a stolen car was set on fire and abandoned in Cranbrook on Thursday afternoon with a nearby resident capturing footage of the ordeal.
TownsvilleA young man charged with going armed to cause fear in Castletown has made a bid for freedom from the watch-house.
NewsA power outage has been reported at Bohle Plains after a car crashed into a power pole.
TownsvilleAnother 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.
NewsAnother job in a state department, a drug test and a pilates business — these are declarations of interests Townsville City Councillors have made.
NewsA 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.
TownsvilleMultiple 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.
NewsTAFE 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.
EXCLUSIVETownsvillePauline Hanson’s One Nation party has suspended the campaign of one of its North Queensland candidates set to contest the upcoming state election.
TownsvilleA 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.
TownsvilleOne 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.
NewsTurmoil 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.
EXCLUSIVENewsThe 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.
TownsvilleTownsville 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.
NewsFor 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.
TownsvilleThe 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.
TownsvilleMedical 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.
TownsvilleA 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.
NewsA commercial building hosting several of Magnetic Island’s most popular businesses is being sold for the first time in 28 years. See where.
TownsvilleOasis Townsville is launching a compelling new podcast to help veterans transition out of service. Find out more.
TownsvilleA 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.
NewsA 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.
EXCLUSIVENewsTownsville’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.