Townsville toxic dust study being reviewed by Environment Minister Steven Miles and other top stories

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

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

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

Townsville first into WNBL grand final

Minor premiers Townsville produced an awesome second-half defensive 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 ... >> 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

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

Townsville's Brian Conklin is NBL's best

Brian Conklin of the Townsville Crocodiles is the National Basketball League's Most Valuable Player of the season. Conklin finished fourth in scoring, averaging 18.9 points per game, with 6.4 rebounds on 50.7 per cent shooting from the field. >> 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