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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

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

Cairns population to be highest in northern Australia by 2050, outstripping ...

... urging governments to take note of a new report predicting Cairns will have the highest population in northern Australia by 2050. Bob Manning said the prediction, from Cummings Economics, threatens Townsville's status as the capital of north ... >> 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

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

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

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

The Member for Townsville, in north Queensland, has paid tribute in Parliament to his late friend and colleague, former Kirwan State High School principal John Livingston. Tributes are flowing for Mr Livingston, who died yesterday, aged 64, after 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 paid a visit to organiser Jeff Jimmieson and his team this week to see ... >> view original