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Anzac Day 2015: Ashes scattered as crowds mark Currumbin service ...

In the north Queensland garrison city of Townsville, tens of thousands of people including past and serving soldiers brought in the dawn at a number of services. About 25,000 people packed into Anzac Park on the Strand while several thousand more ... >> view original

Townsville man bitten six times by coast taipan in critical condition

A Queensland man who was bitten several times by one of the world's most deadly snakes is fighting for his life in hospital. Paramedics attended the Townsville man's apartment after midday where it is understood the man was bitten around six times by a ... >> view original

Townsville expecting 50000 for biggest Anzac Day ever

It's a commemoration that's been two years in the making - this weekend 50,000 people are expected to line The Strand in Townsville for the centenary of Anzac. ABC North Queensland tpaid a visit to organiser Jeff Jimmieson and his team this week to see ... >> view original

International flights to resume at Townsville Airport from September

Townsville Airport has secured its first international route two months after the federal government agreed to support passenger processing at the North Queensland gateway. Qantas's low-cost subsidiary Jetstar will fly three times a week between ... >> view original

Bruce Highway truck crash near Townsville kills man, woman

A man and a woman were killed just after 1:00am (AEST) today when their B-double rolled and crashed into trees, about 10 kilometres south of Townsville. Queensland Fire and Emergency Service crews spent the morning working to remove the bodies from ... >> view original

Townsville Crocodiles agree deal to remain in NBL

NBL players association president Jacob Holmes says his players are relieved but not "popping champagne yet" after the Townsville Crocodiles reached a deal that should see them remain in the NBL next season. The Crocs announced on Thursday their ... >> view original

Townsville man in Bali court on marijuana charges

ALLEGATIONS of an after-dinner shared joint of marijuana during a Bali holiday have landed a Townsville man in court in Bali. Nicholas James Langan, 24, was arrested in January this year while on a surfing holiday and today made his first appearance in ... >> view original

Townsville Crocs agree deal to remain in NBL

NBL players association president Jacob Holmes says his players are relieved but not "popping champagne yet" after the Townsville Crocodiles reached a deal that should see them remain in the NBL next season. The Crocs announced on Thursday their ... >> view original

Anzac Day centenary commemorations expected to lure big crowd in Townsville

Townsville City Council says it is expecting more than 50,000 people to attend the north Queensland city's Anzac Day centenary commemorations this weekend. The council's events manager, Jeff Jimmieson, said special arrangements, including a shuttle bus ... >> view original

Townsville police seek owner of 1950 RAAF logbook

Townsville police are trying to reunite a 65-year-old flight logbook with its owner or his family. The Royal Australian Air Force logbook was filled out by Flight Lieutenant C.L. Arnold between 1946 and 1950. Senior community crime prevention officer ... >> view original