The Latest Breaking News from Townsville

Drama in van Gisbergen Supercars double

Shane van Gisbergen has posted consecutive Supercars wins in Townsville after a drama-charged finish to the second race at Reid Park.

AAP · Jul 10, 2022

Guru Dudu silent disco walking tours challenge comfort zones in Townsville

Part silent disco, part flash mob, the not-so-quiet tours push people out of their comfort zones — and participants aren't afraid to make a fool of themselves.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022

Townsville Supercars: Davison takes provisional pole

Will Davison edged teammate Anton De Pasquale to score provisional pole for today's second leg of the Townsville 500.

Motorsport · Jul 10, 2022

Townsville Supercars: Waters scores provisional pole

Cam Waters will run last in the Top 10 Shootout in Townsville after edging Shane van Gisbergen in qualifying.

Motorsport · Jul 9, 2022

Triple Eight to investigate pit box wipeout

Triple Eight will investigate a pair of pit box blunders that wiped out car controller Mark Dutton during Supercars practice in Townsville today.

Motorsport · Jul 8, 2022

Heimgartner fastest in Townsville practice

Andre Heimgartner has produced the fastest time over two practice sessions on the eve of Townsville's opening Supercars race.

AAP · Jul 8, 2022

Supercars drivers predict "boring" hard tyre racing

The two Townsville races could be dull affairs until the final stint according to a number of front-running drivers.

Motorsport · Jul 8, 2022

Townsville Supercars: Van Gisbergen sets P1 pace

Shane van Gisbergen led the way in the opening Supercars practice session for the Townsville 500.

Motorsport · Jul 8, 2022

Toyota 86 Series driver Madison Dunston prepares for Townsville 500

Madison Dunston’s love of motor racing started when she was seven. Now, the 23-year-old is one of two female drivers hitting the track for the Townsville 500.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

SVG wary of tyres ahead of Townsville 500

V8 Supercars leader Shane Van Gisbergen believes using super soft tyres at the Townsville 500 will throw some spanners in the works over the weekend's races.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022