Croc spotted near The Strand in Townsville and other top stories

Croc spotted near The Strand in Townsville

A three-metre crocodile has been spotted offshore from the Rockpool on The Strand in Townsville. Print page; Email this · Permalink. Share. Two beaches are closed as the croc swims north, with surf lifesavers saying the reptile has since been sighted ... >> view original

Players selected for June AFL game in Townsville

A SQUAD of 24 women will represent the region over the June long weekend against Townsville and Rockhampton. The players were selected on the back of the inaugural Women's Academy, AFL Mackay Premier Women's fixtures and advice from club ... >> view original

Former Kirwan State High School principal John Livingston loses battle with ...

Tributes to John LivingstonABC Online (blog) >> view original

Glencore JV-funded berth boosts Townsville port capacity

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Mining major Glencore has secured long-term exports from the Port of Townsville, following the commissioning of the A$85-million Berth 8 facility. Jointly funded by the Port of Townsville, Glencore and Incitec Pivot, the ... >> view original

Cowboy Cody enjoys the taste of success in Townsville

Over summer Maughan, 18, had to take his devotion to another level when he signed with the North Queensland Cowboys Under-20 team and after a few months he tasted state-wide success when he was part of the Townsville Stingers team that took out the ... >> 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

School bus crashes on Bruce Highway near Townsville

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said 14 children were taken to Townsville Hospital, two of those with suspected spinal injuries. The nose-to-tail crash happened about 8.15am at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and Lowe Road at Julago. >> view original

New Townsville port berth opens

The new joint venture berth facility between Glencore, Incitec Pivot, and the Port of Townsville is now operational. The $85 million Berth 8 facility was commissioned last month. “The project helps secure the long-term export future for mineral ... >> view original

Townsville rangers search for crocodiles sighted at Pallarenda, Balgal beaches

Wildlife rangers are looking for a second crocodile seen in Townsville waters this week, after a saltie was spotted at Pallarenda yesterday. Environment Department ranger Michael Joyce said a member of the public saw the four-metre-long reptile ... >> view original

Police officers kicked, spat on in Townsville

Police allege a male officer was kicked in the groin, causing "extreme pain", when he responded to reports of a person armed with a knife in Townsville. It is alleged the man was at the Marina on the Strand about 8.15pm on Saturday and threatened ... >> view original