Mother, son 'assault police' in Townsville stand-off and other top stories

Mother, son 'assault police' in Townsville stand-off

Two police officers were called to a disturbance in the Townsville suburb of Wulguru last night when they were set upon by a 19-year-old man and a woman aged 47. The man is accused of biting one police officer on the hand, while the woman allegedly ... >> 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

St John's Community Care opens in Townsville

St John's Community Care officially opened its doors in Townsville last Saturday 18 April, with a blessing from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony were His Grace Bishop Seraphim, vicar general of ... >> 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

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

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

Husband charged with murder of Townsville woman Julie Hutchinson

A 47-year-old Townsville man will appear in court on Tuesday charged with the murder of his wife, who has been missing for more than a month. Julie Hutchinson, 48, a scientist at Clive Palmer's Nickel and Cobalt Refinery, is presumed to have been ... >> 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 paid a visit to organiser Jeff Jimmieson and his team this week to see ... >> view original

boy with autism writes to Immigration Minister asking to remain in Australia

Ms Sevilla came to Australia eight years ago to study nursing and now works at Townsville Hospital where she looks after stroke victims. Her application for a visa which is designed to bring skilled workers to regional areas was rejected because of ... >> view original