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Townsville police arrest four teenagers over alleged crime spree, assault of 81yo woman

Police say the juveniles were spotted hooning along a main road in a stolen car before crashing into another stolen car and attempting to flee on foot.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Could Heilum Luki be the first player of Niuean heritage selected for Origin?

From representing a tiny pacific island nation as a kid, to North Queensland Cowboys prodigy, could Heilum Luki be pulling on the maroons jersey next?

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Five mini-breaks to take in the north Queensland sun

Take a short getaway in Townsville North Queensland, where the sunshine is warm and the beaches picture-perfect.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023

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Ten stunning waterfalls to chase in north Queensland

Townsville is home to a spectacular variety of waterfalls, with the region home to a spectacular variety of natural beauties.

The New Daily · May 16, 2023

Hunter locals join Shitbox Rally, driving old cars across inland Australia to raise money for cancer research

More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

ABC News · May 13, 2023

Police launch investigation after missing man's body found in Townsville bushland

The man was last seen in early April and police say his body had been in bushland for "quite some time", with detectives launching an appeal for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

'Life changing' – what 50 years of community-controlled housing at Yumba-Meta tells us about home and health

How does having a safe, reliable place to call “home” affect the health of people and communities across generations? We spoke to staff and families at Yumba-Meta Ltd in Townsville, Queensland to find out.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2023

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Charters Towers the gateway town to Australia’s outback

If you like to take the road less travelled and have ever wondered about life in Australia’s outback, you need to know about Charters Towers - just a 90-minute drive west of Townsville in north Queensland.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Townsville just the place to let nature ease your mind

Research suggests spending more time in green habitats can improve our physical and mental wellbeing,

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Laura Peverill pleads guilty to manslaughter of daughter Rylee Black after hot car death

Rylee Rose Black was 3 when she died after being left in a car during the middle of the day in Townsville.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Townsville Hospital to review care of army veteran Steven Angus, killed in police shooting

The Queensland Police Union had called for a review into the hospital's treatment of an army veteran who was discharged just one day before he was shot by police.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2023

North Queensland feels brunt of new home construction slump

Growing uncertainty over inflation, rising interest rates and changes to the building code have been blamed for North Queensland having the worst dip in new housing builds across the state.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

North Queensland edges Newcastle 18-16 in Kalyn Ponga's NRL return, Cronulla enjoys 33-20 win over Canterbury

Kalyn Ponga's much-anticipated return is not enough to get Newcastle over the line in its 18-16 loss to North Queensland, while Cronulla moves into the top four after defeating Canterbury 33-20.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

Qld police brass back officers involved in fatal Townsville shooting

Senior Queensland police are confident officers involved in the shooting death of a man in Townsville acted appropriately.

The New Daily · Apr 22, 2023

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AAP · Apr 22, 2023

Probe under way after man shot dead by police

The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Police say officers 'acted appropriately' when man shot in Townsville suburb

The man was allegedly holding knives when he approached officers and was fatally shot by police, with the incident captured on body-worn cameras.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Queensland police fatally shoot man in Townsville

Officers were called to Bel Air Avenue in the suburb of Kirwan at 4:40 this afternoon.

Motorsport · Apr 21, 2023

Supercars introduces LED windscreen panels

The series has flirted with LED numbers for some time, having trailed the concept on the side windows during the Townsville event back in 2019.

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ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Queensland digital licences rollout in Townsville after delays

After delays caused by cybersecurity concerns, the Queensland government is finally rolling out digital licences with a staggered trial approach.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Labor announces $163m for Australian Institute of Marine Science facility in Townsville

Scientists at a Townsville facility built in the 1970s say their work is in high demand but they have "kind of reached the limits" of what can be achieved in their dilapidated base.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Record-breaking rain halts sugarcane planting as regions drenched with 61mm in 30 minutes

Severe thunderstorms drench parts of regional Queensland where sugarcane planting is underway, setting some farmers back by weeks.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Townsville wooden ferry MV Beth enshrined in national maritime history

Curators at a museum that bought a humble 1950s ferry for $1 believe MV Beth could be one of the last of her kind in north Queensland.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2023

Unemployment is at a 50-year low but jobseekers are being urged to avoid complacency

An employment specialist says widespread workforce shortages are driving complacency among job applicants, who aren't marketing themselves well to employers.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023

French navy ship LHD Dixmude arrives in Townsville on mission through Indo-Pacific

The LHD Dixmude is on its first visit to Australia as part of Mission Jeanne d'Arc 2023, as the country works to increase its presence in the hotly contested Indo-Pacific.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

New stop and search powers uncover knives at train stop

Three of the six knives found during a Queensland Police operation over the Easter weekend were detected at public transport stops in Brisbane and Townsville.

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