Prince Harry to head for Townsville? and other top stories

Prince Harry to head for Townsville?

Prince Harry is believed to be heading downunder, and the Queensland town of Townsville is making a major tourism push to attract the ginger-haired royal to their sunny northern town. Prince Harry is believed to be leaving his post in the British Army ... >> view original

Townsville students at low risk after tuberculosis case confirmed say health ...

Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local says students at a north Queensland school where a child has tested positive to tuberculosis (TB) are at a low risk of catching the disease. A teenager at Shalom Christian College was admitted to the Townsville Hospital ... >> view original

Townsville high school student in hospital with tuberculosis (TB)

"We have been informed by Townsville Hospital and Health Service that screening is conducted as a routine process and that all students and staff will be tested as a matter of precaution and we are appreciative of the professional response of the ... >> view original

Prince Harry invited to serve at Townsville's army barracks

"There are a number of internationally acclaimed natural assets that are in Townsville such as the Great Barrier Reef, which I'm sure Prince Harry would love to experience," she said. "We are confident if we can could get Prince Harry to the region, he ... >> view original

Environment Minister Steven Miles hears call to remove more Townsville crocs

Townsville's Mayor says she is confident the new Environment Minister will consider removing more crocodiles from north Queensland waterways. Minister Steven Miles visited the city yesterday to be briefed on a number of issues, including the recent ... >> view original

Big support for Townsville Fire ahead of WNBL grand final showdown with ...

Townsville has fallen short in the past two grand finals to the Spirit but both playoffs were in Bendigo. Finishing on top of the regular season ladder, then smacking Bendigo 82-63 in the double-chance semi final has meant this time, the championship ... >> view original

Townsville toxic dust study being reviewed by Environment Minister Steven Miles

Queensland's new Environment Minister says he is reviewing a study of toxic dust levels in the Townsville CBD, in the state's north, to decide whether or not the Townsville Port should act. Minister Steven Miles is due to meet the North Queensland ... >> view original

Suns hold off Cats' charge in Townsville

THE RODNEY Eade era has started in style for Gold Coast as the Suns edged out Geelong by eight points in a thrilling NAB Challenge match in Townsville. Missing half of their best team, the Suns held off a second-half comeback by the Cats, winning 0.10 ... >> view original

Roosters Liu spooked by Townsville

Sydney Roosters back-rower Isaac Liu has made the startling confession that playing in Townsville against North Queensland spooks him. The powerful young Samoan back-rower has been named in the Roosters staring line-up for only the second time for ... >> view original

Smedley's trail, Townsville's newest ride with a view

Mountain bike riders can now explore new elevated territory at Smedley's Hill in Townsville Town Common Regional Park just north of the CBD. National Parks Minister Dr Steven Miles officially opened Smedley's trail yesterday with Member for Townsville ... >> view original