Townsville set to host new Queensland Government's first Community Cabinet and other top stories

Townsville set to host new Queensland Government's first Community Cabinet

The first Community Cabinet of Queensland's new Labor Government will be held in Townsville, in the state's north, this weekend. During the election, Labor campaigned hard in north Queensland, unseating the three Liberal members. All 14 new ministers ... >> view original

Man charged with murder of Moranbah baby has case adjourned

Matthew James Ireland was initially charged with torture and grievous bodily harm after an 18-month-old boy was rushed to Townsville Hospital on Wednesday in a critical condition. The charge was upgraded to murder after it was confirmed late yesterday ... >> view original

Man faces court after entering Townsville's Lavarack Army Barracks with ...

The Lavarack Army Barracks in Townsville was briefly placed into lockdown shortly after 5:00pm yesterday after reports an intruder had been seen with a gun. Police were called to the base and a 24-year-old man was arrested over the security breach. >> view original

High unemployment "remains a restraint" for Townsville market: Herron Todd White

Townsville's residential property market is currently at the "start of recovery phase", according to Herron Todd White's March Month in Review report. The northern Queensland city was once touted as a hotspot, with both Australian Property Investor and ... >> view original

Townsville student gains $20000 scholarship

Townsville Grammar School graduate Sally Watson received a welcome financial boost when she began a Bachelor of Paramedic Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast this month. Sally, 18, became the inaugural recipient of the Laurie Cowled ... >> view original

Cyclones take out Townsville to win second state title

ROCKHAMPTON Oztag open women have continued their dominance after taking out their second consecutive state title at last weekend's 2015 Senior State Cup. Enterprising team play guided the Cyclones to a win over Townsville in the grand final on ... >> view original

Townsville Fire breaks Bendigo's Spirit to claim first WNBL title

Established in 2001, the Fire's breakthrough national championship was a long time coming for the team and the city, with the women's basketball team winning what has so far eluded their male counterparts the Townsville Crocodiles/Suns (formed 1993 ... >> view original

Townsville Crocodiles enter voluntary administration, NBL down to six teams

A second NBL club has gone into voluntary administration in the space of a week after Townsville Crocodiles called in the administrators on Monday night. The Crocs managed to save themselves at the end of last NBL season when their long-time owners ... >> view original

30yo man charged over stabbing at Mount Louisa in Townsville

A 30-year-old man is due to appear today before the Townsville Magistrates Court in north Queensland over a weekend stabbing. Police said there was an argument at a home in Doncaster Way at Mount Louisa yesterday afternoon where a man was stabbed ... >> view original

Prince Harry invited to serve at Townsville's army barracks

Townsville's tourism lobby group plans to write to the palace to try to convince the Royal to stay in north Queensland. Townsville Enterprise chief executive Patricia O'Callaghan said his posting in the city would boost its international image. "There ... >> view original