Tickford responds to two-car speculation Rumours that the team will scale back from four to two cars next year have been rampant in the Townsville paddock across the weekend. Motorsport · Jul 9, 2023
Kostecki claims provisional pole for Supercars race 17 Brodie Kostecki has bounced back on the final day of Townsville's NTI 500 by securing provisional pole for the 250km Supercars race. AAP · Jul 9, 2023
Townsville Supercars: Brown edges Reynolds for pole Both drivers made gains on their qualifying efforts, Brown earning both pole, and a two-place yield, with a 1m13.954s. Motorsport · Jul 8, 2023
Will Brown scores third pole of 2023 at Reid Park Erebus Motorsport's Will Brown will start from pole position in the first of two, 250km races in Townsville after winning Saturday's top-10 shootout. AAP · Jul 8, 2023
MotoGP's Jack Miller takes Supercars ride with Shane van Gisbergen The KTM rider lapped the Townsville street circuit alongside the reigning Supercars champion and NASCAR sensation during sponsor rides. Autosport · Jul 7, 2023
Jack Miller takes Supercars ride with van Gisbergen The KTM rider lapped the Townsville street circuit alongside the reigning Supercars champion and NASCAR sensation during sponsor rides. Motorsport · Jul 7, 2023
Chevrolets set pace at Townsville Supercars practice The Ford Mustangs continue to struggle for Supercars parity, despite a review aimed at closing the gap, with Chevrolet's Camaros setting the pace in Townsville. AAP · Jul 7, 2023
Townsville Supercars: Le Brocq tops Friday running The Matt Stone Racing driver, on a high after a second career win in Darwin last time out, gapped the field by two-tenths in the second and final practice session in Townsville. Motorsport · Jul 7, 2023
New look for Randle Mustang in Townsville The new livery comes as Castrol, the car's major backer, rolls out a global rebrand centred around a new logo. Motorsport · Jul 6, 2023
2023 Supercars Townsville 500 session times and preview Parity has been a major talking point since Darwin with the series undertaking an official review following another Camaro whitewash. Motorsport · Jul 6, 2023
Ford Supercars teams begin aero parity changes The Mustang has been granted a revised rear aero package from Townsville onwards as the series looks to remedy disparity between the Fords and Chevrolets. Motorsport · Jul 6, 2023
Records fall as Cowboys exact revenge on hapless Tigers North Queensland have broken records in their 74-0 thrashing of Wests Tigers after piling on 13 tries in Townsville. AAP · Jul 1, 2023
Townsville NASCAR laps for Johnson The third-generation racer will take the wheel of the NAPA-backed Chevrolet Camaro for a series of demonstration laps during the Townsville 500 weekend. Motorsport · Jun 23, 2023
NSW edges Queensland 18-14 in Townsville, but Maroons hoist Women’s State of Origin shield Queensland has been crowned women's State of Origin champions for the first time since 2021, despite NSW winning a dramatic game two. The New Daily · Jun 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023 NSW beat Queensland amid late drama but Maroons still reclaim Women’s State of Origin shield A record crowd of over 18,000 in Townsville witnessed a historic Women’s State of Origin clash, which was decided by a last-minute penalty try
The New Daily · Jun 19, 2023 Tamika Upton hoping to ride Queensland wave in Origin II Queensland fullback Tamika Upton hopes an expected record crowd in Townsville will provide some extra gusto in State of Origin on Thursday.
AAP · Jun 19, 2023 Upton looking to ride Queensland wave in Origin II With a clear plan of attack and a sea of Maroon at their backs, Tamika Upton hopes her side can ride a Queensland wave in Origin's Townsville decider.
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2023 Morning Mail: youth prison ‘like Guantánamo’, Ukraine forces on the attack, Apple reveals VR gadget Guardian investigation reveals litany of concerns at Townsville facility, Ukrainian troops drive back Russians, Apple’s Vision Pro unveiled
ABC News · Jun 1, 2023 Regional Queensland misses out on big-name live music acts amid rising costs, logistical risks North Queensland once hosted world-renowned artists Elton John and Billie Eilish within months of each other. Now it's being overlooked as the live music industry grapples with an uncertain future.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023 Afternoon Update: Ben Roberts-Smith result lauded as win for journalism; Pauline Hanson in court; and Australians flocking to Townsville Australia’s most decorated living soldier has lost his defamation case against the Nine newspapers.
ABC News · May 30, 2023 'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects Outback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets.
ABC News · May 26, 2023 Survivor of former Townsville paedophile priest Neville Creen reveals toll the abuse took on her life Megan was a quick-witted and mischievous child, but when she was five, a predator entered her home and stamped out all that made her who she was. He didn't leave her life for 30 years.
ABC News · May 25, 2023 Three children questioned by police over damaging fire at Townsville's AstarA dance studio A Queensland dance teacher watched her AstarA dance studio burn after it was allegedly set alight by three children on an overnight crime spree in Townsville.
ABC News · May 25, 2023 Cairns will not follow Brisbane, Townsville or Amsterdam with city sign for tourists, influencers It has worked for Brisbane, Townsville and even Amsterdam, but a major Queensland tourist destination has rejected a suggestion it install a new piece of public art, saying its iconic sculptures are already better.