Suns hold off Cats' charge in Townsville and other top stories

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

Townsville Crocodiles forward Brian Conklin edges out Cedric Jackson and ...

This is only the second NBL season for the American import, who had an outstanding debut with the Townsville Crocodiles in 2013/14, averaging 16.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Conklin made the Top 15 in last year's MVP standings and Townsville head coach ... >> view original

Man in critical condition flown to Townsville Hospital

A SEAFORTH man has been airlifted to Townsville Hospital in a critical condition following a single vehicle rollover. It is believed the 54-year-old man was thrown from a convertible, which crashed on Yakapari Seaforth Rd about 10.30pm last night, a ... >> view original

Researcher defends study into toxic dust in Townsville CBD playgrounds as ...

A study of Townsville CBD playgrounds in north Queensland that showed elevated levels of arsenic and lead has been published in a scientific journal. Macquarie University researcher professor Mark Taylor undertook the study late last year at the ... >> view original

Townsville Fire reaches WNBL grand final with 82-63 semi-final win over ...

Minor premiers Townsville produced an awesome second-half display to crush Bendigo 82-63 and clinch home advantage for the WNBL grand final. Townsville led 22-9 early in Sunday's major semi-final at Townsville RSL Stadium, but Bendigo fought back ... >> view original

International flights to Townsville: PM

MR Abbott, who faces a leadership spill on Tuesday, said he was determined to get on with government as he made the announcement in Townsville with his deputy Julie Bishop by his side. "From the first of March international flights will be able to land ... >> view original

Pilots killed in crash of ultralights near Townsville in north Queensland were ...

Two pilots killed in a crash involving their ultralight planes in north Queensland were friends who *"*loved the freedom of flying", the wife of one has said. The men's families have named them as Errol Young, 68, from Townsville and Robin Friend, 72 ... >> view original

Crocodile catching efforts near Townsville to be hampered by forecast bad weather

Rangers say severe weather forecast for this weekend will interrupt their efforts to catch crocodiles that have been spotted near Townsville in north Queensland. A four-metre saltie was seen feeding on a turtle at a beach at Pallarenda on Wednesday and ... >> view original

Man to front court accused of trying to steal items from Townsville sex shop

A 24-year-old man is due to face court today after being charged with allegedly trying to steal items from an adult shop in the Townsville suburb of Aitkenvale. It is alleged the man threatened staff with a shotgun after being escorted out of the ... >> view original

Queensland election 2015: Townsville ALP candidates cite asset leasing as ...

Townsville's three new ALP members of Parliament say they are excited and humbled after Saturday's Queensland election results. The election was a Labor whitewash in Townsville, in the state's north. All three seats held the LNP have fallen. High ... >> view original