REVIEW: GROOVIN THE MOO 2015 – TOWNSVILLE and other top stories

REVIEW: GROOVIN THE MOO 2015 – TOWNSVILLE

Hitting the final weekend of touring, Groovin The Moo reached Townsville. By now you would have thought the artists and bands would be fed up with Australia's up-side-down, temperamental weather, from mud to sunshine and floods in one weekend, but ... >> view original

$40 million development planned for Townsville Aiport

"The look and feel [of the airport] will very much reflect Townsville," he said. "It's an urban tropics feel... it's really modernising [the airport]." Shareholders have agreed to fund this initial phase of the plan, with some of the funds to be ... >> view original

Townsville sniffer dog searches net nine on drugs charges

A police and customs drug dog operation has landed nine people in court, charged over attempts to take drugs on to two Queensland islands. Police, customs officials and dogs from both services searched a ferry terminal in Townsville on Friday. The ... >> view original

Townsville Enterprise fights to join Federal Government Northern Australia ...

Townsville's economic lobby group says it will apply to be part of a new Federal Government Northern Australia Alliance, after being left out of the group. On Friday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced lobby groups from Cairns, Broome and Darwin ... >> view original

Hilltop Hoods headline Castrol EDGE Townville 400

V8 Supercars has announced international superstars Hilltop Hoods as the feature Friday night act at this year's Castrol EDGE Townsville 400. Hilltop Hoods, who have a major smash hit with Cosby Sweater, will headline the Friday night concert ... >> view original

Shitbox Rally drivers revved to ride from Canberra to Townsville for cancer ...

The contingent of 200 cars, each worth less than $1000 each, has begun the impressive 3700 kilometre journey from Canberra to Townsville to raise money for the Cancer Council Australia. The Shitbox Rally was the brainchild of James Freeman, who lost ... >> view original

Cowboys pip Bulldogs in Townsville

They left it late, but the Cowboys have extended their run of NRL wins to six straight after beating the Bulldogs 23-16 in Townsville. Cruising at 12-0 at halftime, North Queensland surrendered 16 unanswered points in the second half. But late tries to ... >> view original

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

Shitbox Rally drivers revved up to ride from Canberra to Townsville for cancer ...

There was fancy dress, blaring horns and plenty of excitement as the 2015 Shitbox Rally drivers revved up to ride. The contingent of 200 cars, each worth less than $1000 each, has begun the impressive 3700 kilometre journey from Canberra to Townsville ... >> 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