Frantic moment youths dump stolen car and flee police
Youths dumped a stolen car along Maroong St, Currajong while being pursued by police on Saturday. Video: Madisyn Anne Roberts
Youths dumped a stolen car along Maroong St, Currajong while being pursued by police on Saturday. Video: Madisyn Anne Roberts
A film tour featuring a line-up of inspirational female adventurers is set to visit Townsville soon. Get all the details.
Little Pegs Cafe, on Charters Towers Road, is the perfect place for a perfect cup of coffee
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans won’t receive any favourable treatment despite being in Queensland’s rugby league heartland when the Sea Eagles take on the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday night.
The state government will spend nearly $21m to expand early-termination-of-pregnancy services to women across Queensland.
Saturday Supercars spectators have enjoyed an adrenaline fuelled day of aerial shows, helicopter rides and show stopping races. See why residents loved the big event.
The vibrant art scene of Townsville is set to see a new dawn as three seasoned artists, Anne McLaughlin, Debbie Belcastro, and Carole Howlett, have unveiled their much-anticipated collaborative exhibition, “Recollections,” at the Art at Jezzine hut.
A motorcyclist in his 40s has been transported to Townsville Hospital after a shock bike and vehicle crash in Kirwan this afternoon. Full details.
Homeowners are getting richer in their sleep, as values surge as much as $7k a day, with 570 Queensland suburbs seeing homes earn more than $100,000 last year alone. SEE LIST
The TapHouse in City Lane buzzed with energy on Thursday as women gathered for another successful Ladies in Business event.
The swimwear brand has made a splash in the fashion industry with its latest creation, the Reef to Resort dress, set to revolutionise the lucrative resort wear industry.
Townsville police are appealing for public assistance after an elderly woman was injured in a shocking armed robbery in Hermit Park on Friday. Full details.
The quick-thinking actions of an elderly driver have been praised after a horrific bus crash in North Queensland, as more details are revealed about the heroes who stopped to help the injured.
Aussie superstar Tones and I showed her love to Townsville ahead of her NTI Townsville 500 performance on Saturday, with a pop-up concert at Jezzine Barracks. SEE 60+ PHOTOS
Aussie superstar Tones and I performed a mini pop-up concert at Townsville’s Jezzine Barracks ahead of her performance at Saturday night’s NTI Townsville 500.
Townsville’s Hilton hotel developer has accused the council of failures in supporting their $60m project, including ignoring 25 emails over the past two months.
Kirwan Police Station, one of the city’s busiest, has opened a new resilience room designed to offer solace and respite for officers after confronting and challenging jobs. See what inspired it.
A couple who claim they pick up cigarettes at Townsville Hospital when they can’t afford them has wound up in trouble following a long dispute with a local security guard.
A Townsville car hire business has been left to pick up the pieces after a lone intruder armed with a copper pipe went on a rampage in their car yard, smashing up 31 vehicles. See the photos.
Ever thought about donating your body to medical education and research? Well, more than 360 North Queenslanders have already done just that — donating their bodies to help train the next generation of health practitioners at James Cook University.
A tall “pirate-like” ship crewed by youth completing adventure awards has sailed to the rescue of two kayakers who got into difficulty in crocodile-infested North Queensland waters.
A well-respected former Townsville mayor says city councillors “need to find their voice” amid growing concerns the city’s progress has stalled while a cloud hangs over its new controversial leader.
Whistleblowers from inside Townsville council have blown the lid on the ballooning budget blowout for stage two of the Haughton Pipeline which is now expected to cost $420m, Federal MP Phil Thompson says.
A new UNESCO report has highlighted the precarious status of the Great Barrier Reef, as calls for funding towards the rebuild of Townsville’s reef education centre push on.
Police are urging the driver of a white ute to come forward who may have information on the shocking triple-fatal crash on the Bruce Highway, as the German consulate provides an update after two young women were killed.
A woman in West End had a rude awakening this morning when laughing youths in a convoy of stolen cars broke into her home and crashed into her trailer.
A woman who only a few months ago was sentenced for assaulting a corrective services officer is back before court after punching a man unprovoked in the city.
A young car thief allegedly threatened to ‘come back and kill’ a resident who tackled him to the ground after getting caught breaking in during a crime spree. Find out what else happened overnight.
Aussie superstar Tones and I has found an extra special way to say thank you to Townsville. Here’s how you can be the first to know where she will give a secret performance.
Quick-thinking cops didn’t hesitate to put their lives on the line to stop a man who had allegedly doused himself in petrol and was threatening to set himself alight outside a home in Townsville.
A species of lizard has been named after controversial North Queensland politician Bob Katter. Here’s why the Kennedy MP got the nod.
Townsville City Council accepts there is a cost blowout for its major water project, as discussions happen between three levels of government.
Two female police officers have been recognised for their courage and level-headedness after responding to a horrifying scene, where they found a man who allegedly murdered someone above a Thai restaurant. Find out more.
Noodle fans are in for a treat after a soon-to-open Japanese restaurant revealed it would sell its classic ramen for $1 during its opening celebration. See where it is.
Two people have been injured in a kitchen fire at a Townsville home. Get the details.
The devastated childhood and best friends of Queensland shooting victim Natalie Frahm have expressed their shock and grief at the sudden loss of their “naturally beautiful” friend. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
A man was arrested after his fearful partner fled their home and sought refuge from council workers on a Townsville street earlier this week – now he’s applied to be released from custody.
The finish line is in sight for Townsville’s highly touted DriveIt motorsports complex, with a large expected economic windfall expected by the state government.
The Aussie singer-songwriter has revealed her special connection with North Queensland during one of it’s darkest hours and why she jumped at the opportunity to perform at the historic Women’s State of Origin decider match.
A highly respected Townsville-based solar power business that recently had liquidators appointed and staff locked out of a closed office has been given a second chance.
Parking fees are set to increase and property owners will pay more on their rates bill. See the breakdown here.
The murder trial involving an NQ man who was charged with fatally stabbing a 20-year-old in Ingham won’t be held until the New Year following already significant delays.
Search is on for one lucky North Queenslander who purchased their $1m winning ticket at a Charters Towers newsagency.
A proposed Castle Law for Queensland is facing strong criticism from a leading legal expert who warns the US-style laws could permit murder without consequence and do more harm than good. VOTE IN OUR POLL >>
A trio alleged to have been involved in the death of a respected Indigenous figure who was stabbed in a Railway Estate home have had their charges mentioned in court.
Burdekin residents will feel a slight hit to the hip pocket with a rates increase announced in the council’s latest 2024/25 budget. See what else is inside.
Construction of a new $2.1 million all-abilities skate park is underway, as Harold Phillips Park undergoes a much needed makeover.
A groundbreaking North Queensland prawn project will adapt technology used during the pandemic to detect COVID-19 in wastewater to help protect prawn farms from unwanted pathogens. Find out more.
As part of Premier Steven Miles’ first budget, Townsville is set to receive an investment of $40 million for the Local Renewable Energy Zone pilot project.
A Mount Isa college with three campuses has been identified as having generated the highest gross income in North West Queensland.
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