How 9yo scored ‘trip of a lifetime’ with a poem about tennis
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.
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Townsville musicals under threat, Annie Jr director says
An upcoming musical featuring talented young performers from Townsville is warning that slow ticket sales could threaten future productions.
Cowboys House keeps fire burning during culture celebrations
The families of NRL Cowboys House students added a generous twist of traditional foodie flair to NAIDOC celebrations. See the photos.
‘Infuriated’: Thieves captured on video in bumbling break-in
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 returns to NQ as Burdekin CEO
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.
‘He’d been recently abducted’: Attempted robbery alerts cops to alleged kidnapping
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.
New $100m building to inspire next gen STEM students
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.
Influencer’s pain: ‘My whole world turned upside down’
Jenna Cantamessa is turning her struggle into strength, sharing her daily life online and raising awareness about the condition.
NQ vanadium project gets $5m boost to meet battery demand
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.
‘It’s torturous’: Townsville Police crackdown on notorious park
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.
‘Close to 3000’: More joggers join running fest than ever before
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.
‘Camaraderie and joy’: TUH celebrates rich cultural diversity
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.
‘This cannot keep happening’: Car keys stolen from maternity room
A young dad says he was shocked after the family car was stolen from the hospital car park while his wife was giving birth.
In pictures: festival of chamber music
The city has been home to the sounds of majestic chamber music for nearly 10 days.
School girls give ‘motivational’ totems to Cowboys before first home game
The Cowboys endured a tough start to the NRLW season but hopes are high they can turn it around at home this Sunday, with motivational gifts from local students to spur them on.
DINGO UPDATE: Kirby puts her paw down, sends Rocky home
Pack politics have caused a rift at Billabong Sanctuary after the lone female in the new dingo pack got “territorial” over her favourite male, forcing rangers to send the third wheel home.
High school formal season off to a stunning start
St Patrick’s College students stunned when they stepped out in style and elegance for their Year 12 school formal send off.
‘Delightful fusion of diverse culture’: New menu revealed
The head chef at a Townsville cocktail bar has spilled the beans on the menu refresh that’s hit dishes this week.
Expo helps older locals live their healthiest life
Older Townsville locals will be spoilt with a variety of exhibitors at the Avanti Health Centres second annual Over 50s Expo on Saturday. Check out the details.
Townsville distillery smashes spirits awards
Tan Lines Distilling has achieved its own medals sweep this week, taking home gold in vodka and two bronze for their Townsville gins. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Youth crime victim feels betrayed by teen’s ‘light’ sentence
A Townsville youth crime victim left court feeling let down by the sentencing of the teenage boy who was behind the wheel of a stolen car that ran him over. See why he feels his dreams were ‘ripped away.’
Making waves: Inside the thrilling world of Townsville’s water police
From intensive sea rescues to remote river missions, a day in the life of a Townsville Water Police officer is often anything but ordinary. Here’s a behind the scenes look at what it’s like.
Mapped: The Townsville suburbs where you need to earn over $100k to buy a home
Homehunters need to earn double what they did just four years ago to afford to buy a house in Townsville. SEE EVERY SUBURB.
‘Not one fatality’: Corrections staff earn top honours for Covid response
Townsville-based Corrections Officers have been formally acknowledged for their operational excellence during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Murder accused husband facing fresh charge
A Townsville massage parlour owner who allegedly killed his wife’s lover in a frenzied stabbing attack is facing a fresh new charge, a court has heard.
Townsville’s best dressed: Fashions on the Field
Townsville’s best dressed: Fashions on the Field at Winter Racing Carnival
Free concert: a musical celebration
As part of this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music, The Three Generations, Three Songs concert celebrates Indigenous culture, tradition, and connection to Palm Island through music and storytelling.
Barista buys the business
An esky and tiny solar panels is all it takes to keep the beloved Queens Rd Coffee Cart chugging along every morning, brewing up a storm for a loyal crowd of tradies and dog walkers.
$100M Kirwan Police Academy development enters stage two
Expressions of interest are open for a principal consultant as Kirwan Police Academy development progresses on schedule with stage one to wrap up next year.
‘Panicked for her life’: Man strangles woman in jealous rage
A Townsville man’s future in the Australian Defence Force is up in the air after he was arrested for punching and choking the mother of his children.
Boats, shotguns, chainsaws: A look into 1RAR’s new suite of courses
1RAR soldiers are taking their field skills to the next level with a new range of courses boosting self-sufficiency in the field that have become the talk of the town this week. See the photos here.
Surprise Katter replacement has energy industry in sights
The spotlight was on Katter’s Australian Party’s new candidate for Thuringowa today after he was announced just three months after the KAP parted ways with anti-crime advocate Clynton Hawks. Find out more about him here.
WATCH: Men saved from sinking boat in late night reef rescue
In a heart-pounding late-night rescue, three men were saved just in time after their boat began sinking about 90km off the coast of North Queensland. Watch the video.
City sees drop in car thefts, break-ins despite violent sprees
Despite a series of shocking and violent crime waves over the past six months, Townsville has still recorded a notable decrease with car thefts and break-ins falling by 19 and 31 per cent respectively. See the breakdown here.
‘Best job in world’: Reality star to replace pregnant AB at Triple M
A reality TV star will replace Triple M Townsville radio host Annabelle “AB” Brett who is taking maternity leave to have her first child.
Sugarcane industry discontent laid bare at NQ forum
Discontented North Queensland sugar producers, unions, and renewable energy experts gathered at a critical forum in Ayr to address the worrying decline in mill output that has plagued the region’s sugar industry.
Giggling 13yo rams cops in stolen ride to ‘feel excitement’
Queensland’s chief judge has appeared in Townsville to deal with a 13-year-old girl who went on a rampage in a stolen Mitsubishi, ramming police cars and taunting cops for needing a helicopter to find her.
Boy, 14, in court after gel blaster incident outside school
UPDATE: A 14-year-old boy has been charged and will face court today after allegedly brandishing a gel blaster gun at students outside a school in Townsville. Here’s the latest.
Chamber of Commerce coffee function at The Cathedral School
Behind-the-Scenes Coffee is Townsville Chamber of Commerce’s free networking event where the chamber go behind the scenes at the premises of chamber member each month.
Queens Rd Coffee Cart: Barista buys the business
An esky and tiny solar panels is all it takes to keep the beloved Queens Rd Coffee Cart chugging along every morning, brewing up a storm for a loyal crowd of tradies and dog walkers.
Suburbs that top Townsville’s new housing supply in 2024
Prospective buyers have less chance of finding affordable new builds in Townsville than they do in Sydney and Melbourne, shock new research reveals. See the top 3 suburbs to search.
Epic season opener celebrates all women
Fans will be able to throw their support behind the North Queensland Cowboys NRLW team on the field while raising funds for young women off the field. Find out how.
Airport team ‘working endlessly’ to take off overseas
North Queenslanders could soon be flying direct to popular overseas destinations as the cost of living crunch fails to slow down traffic through our aiport. See where + have your say in our poll.
Graduates ready to help bridge the mental health care gap
Aiming to bridge the gap between mental health demand and available psychologists, recent Townsville graduates are putting in the hard hours to ensure they are ready to hit the workforce.
Townsville country music star drops new single
Townsville’s own country music sensation, Josie, has released her much-awaited new single, “Life On The Flip Side,” following the success of her 2023 hit “Freight Man,” which took the scene by storm.
Staff turnover struggles worsen at Townsville hospital
A range of pressures, including fierce competition to fill vacancies across the country, has led to a worrying rise in the turnover rates of doctors and nurses at Townsville University Hospital in recent years. See the latest numbers here.
Get your FREE 36-page guide to the Olympics
As the world gears up for the grand spectacle of the Paris Olympics, we’ve got you covered with a FREE 36-page ultimate guide to the Games.
‘We need more pain relief, not doctor-assisted suicides’: Bishop
Townsville’s Bishop says society has been “let down” after essential drugs for end-of-life care, including morphine, were pulled from the market, leading to a concerning problem.
Para Matildas captain in awe of ‘phenomenal’ Challenge Games
Inclusive sporting event, The Challenge Games are celebrating its 30th year of athletics with special guest Para Matildas Carly Salmon, who left with goosebumps after seeing the huge student turn out. See the photos.
Townsville nightclub fined for risky drinking promotions
A Townsville nightclub has been fined thousands of dollars for running “unacceptable” promotions such as ‘Ballin’ on a Budget’ that saw one patron drink 13 drinks in two hours.
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