GALLERY: Ingham Rugby Club host Ladies Day
A small rural rugby club with a big heart put on a mesmerising display of Champagne footie with a dash of Fijian flair as part of a sell-out charity ladies day.
A small rural rugby club with a big heart put on a mesmerising display of Champagne footie with a dash of Fijian flair as part of a sell-out charity ladies day.
Ten Indigenous students in Townsville have just taken a giant leap into the healthcare industry, armed with new skills and hands-on hospital experience. Find out more.
Fashion and racing were on show for the thousands who attended Ladies Day at Cluden Park. Check out our pics.
An indigenous charity worker involved in a 100-person brawl at a Townsville park has been sentenced in court after leading police on a short car chase in a separate incident.
A detailed survey of the embattled Bruce Highway has revealed that sections of the road in North Queensland “are the worst we’ve seen them”.
A Townsville man left himself violently injured after punching a window less than a year after he randomly assaulted a nightclub patron.
Originally set up as a destination for gamers, a North Queensland arcade owner’s holiday house with 20+ pinball machines is in hot demand with families travelling from all over the country. SEE INSIDE
After 500 adorable bubs were nominated to be crowned Townsville’s cutest toddler, a top six can be revealed. Cast your final vote to help decide who will take the title this year.
A fire inside a caravan has caused property damage but no injuries when it caught ablaze on the Flinders Hwy, outside Charters Towers.
‘Fearful’ North Queenslanders are going to extreme lengths to protect their homes, with one elderly man heading to Bunnings to fashion a Home Alone-style booby trap system to thwart burglars.
The faded Strand water park will look like a brand new playground when it reopens with bright and flashy colours after a $100,000 refurbishment. Get a sneak peek and see when it will open.
A former Townsville University Hospital patient will now call the building her workplace after being appointed CEO of Brighter Lives. See what this means.
A North Queensland council says it will fight a request to rename Yellow Gin Creek, because the name has too much local significance, despite accusations the name is linked to rape. Have your say in our poll.
A Cowboys team could soon call Barlow Park home with officials set to visit the Far North again this week as part of bold new plans to relocate the squad by 2026.
Attendance numbers at Townsville’s first-ever military muster have surprised organisers, with a stream of curious visitors turning up in Woodstock. See the picture gallery.
Inspired by seeing how well coffee and flowers worked together, a Townsville florist is about to open a new florist cafe. Find out where.
A woman in her 60s who had the goal of making a difference in patients’ lives set in her sights even after a 50-year study break has celebrated her recent graduation.
The brother of a man allegedly murdered in the Queensland Outback more than 40 years ago has spoken out ahead of National Missing Persons Week. Here are the stories of some of North Queensland’s most chilling disappearances.
Three years ago, Jack Melberzs got a devastating diagnosis – his heart was barely ticking at just five per cent capacity. Life was a struggle until one phone call changed everything, giving Jack a brand-new lease on life.
International artists performing in the acclaimed Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville have arrived and are loving the North Queensland winter sun. Meet two of this year’s must-see performers.
A Townsville landmark will receive a multimillion-dollar upgrade to conserve the heritage-listed site and provide sustainable uses for the historic area.
A new innovative 3D scanning tool in Townsville University Hospital’s prosthetics and orthotics department, making it less invasive for babies requiring remodelling helmets. See how.
Emergency services had a horror weekend responding to multiple crashes on Townsville roads including one that tragically resulted in a fatality. Here’s the latest.
At the ripe age of 94, Kauko Kaurila, the first winner of the legendary Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim, was there to cheer on swimmers crossing the finish line at the 70th annual event.
Attendence numbers at Townsville’s first-ever military muster have surprised organisers, with a stream of curious enthusiests turning up in Woodstock. See the picture gallery.
An iconic Townsville landmark is undergoing a processl of renewal to ensure its longevity in the beloved North Queensland ocean.
Walkers are encouraged to find another track on Sunday as the council and firefighters prepare for the bushfire season.
The Queensland Government has packaged a document which includes a list of critical minerals projects seeking investment partners, many of which impact North Queensland.
Townsville’s most undervalued suburbs have been revealed, with price rises of as much as $55,000 yet to come in the current housing cycle.
A collective of more than 20 organisations monitoring the health of Townsville’s rivers, creeks and coastal waters has given a damning assessment of the Bohle.
Townsville’s ‘weapons-grade’ 3rd Brigade media team has built its Facebook following into the largest Defence page in the country. Here’s how they are changing the Army’s approach to digital.
After their knowledgeable reputation spread overseas, the 3rd Brigade team were tasked with pioneering a smartphone course for the PNG Defence Force. Find out why it’s been so successful.
The arrival of a fearsome new fleet of Apache attack helicopters will make Townsville the largest Army Aviation site in Australia and require a vast new training area.
For the first time in Townsville, Annie Jr will be brought to life by a cast of 150 musically gifted local kids.
In pictures: The Cure Starts Now’s Charity Cure Golf Day
Deployments to Townsville and Mount Isa were carried out in July by Taskforce Guardian, with a number of adults and young people charged. Read the statistics here.
Charters Towers Regional Council has handed over ownership of the $90m Big Rocks Weir project, citing endless ‘roadblocks’ as the cause – and a desire to save ratepayers’ money.
Discover the evolution and contributions of Townsville’s award-winning businesses as past winners of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Business Awards share their inspiring stories of growth and success
Visiting the Port of Townsville on Thursday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke on the importance of the port for the city, saying plans to widen and deepen the channel will make an ‘enormous difference’.
Does Townsville really only get one week of winter? We consult the BOM data to find out after a shockingly cold post-State of Origin morning.
With her latest project being her biggest so far, a 16 metre long by 7 metre high mural done in just 11 days, mural artist Katie Richardson is happy she decided on a career change.
With the ongoing humanitarian crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a North Queensland plastic surgeon is leading a campaign to make a difference.
A new set of superstars will be in the spotlight this weekend, acting in Townsville Grammar School’s ‘Alice’s Magical Adventure’ as the school expands it’s performing arts offerings.
The case for a Townsville man charged for his alleged role as an administer of child abuse material is set to progress in coming weeks as he remains in the community on bail.
An active member of the Townsville community who was raised in a poor rural household is the Australian Labor Party’s candidate for the federal seat of Herbert.
While State of Origin can be a time of celebration, for many it is also a time full of fear as a study shows a spike in domestic violence around game time. Here’s what a Townsville advocate had to say.
Indigenous apprentice boilermaker Jake Harrigan can’t take the smile off his face after finding full time employment after completing a First Nations work employment program.
Herbert MP Phillip Thompson has called out the Labor Government’s response to a Parliamentary question in regards to the update of the Reef HQ refurbishment, calling it a ‘kick in the guts’.
In what is being touted as an ‘historic upswing’, more that 60 projects worth $33b are planned for North Queensland before the end of the decade.
Townsville local Shane Dale connected with disability providers Trade Centre HQ and Unique Partnerships to support his passion for art, now he’s sold his first artwork.
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