The Latest Breaking News from Townsville

Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government

A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.

AAP · Oct 1, 2024

Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

AAP · Oct 1, 2024

Gina Rinehart urges government to ‘drill, baby, drill’ and build Israeli-style ‘iron dome’ in northern Australia

Billionaire mining magnate reveals her defence and economic blueprint for Australia at News Corp’s bush summit in Townsville

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

Holmes hat-trick all but ends 'spoiled' Raiders' season

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has lashed him team for a "precious, spoiled" 42-4 loss to North Queensland that has left their NRL season on life support.

AAP · Aug 17, 2024

Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive

Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.

AAP · Aug 10, 2024

Breakthrough in mystery of steel ship that disappeared 55 years ago

The vessel was on its way from Newcastle to Townsville

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2024

Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past

On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-metre ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: here’s why the ancient rainforests of Queensland’s Wet Tropics are so distinctive

In Queensland’s northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometres between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts of Antarctica were covered in rainforest.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024