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Shitbox Rally drivers revved up 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

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

Bob Manning said the prediction, from Cummings Economics, threatens Townsville's status as the capital of north Queensland. He said planning for Cairns future should be a state and federal priority. "I think that governments don't realise that this is ... >> 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

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

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

Glencore JV-funded berth boosts Townsville port capacity

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 Berth 8 facility delivered two ... >> 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

Harriet Dyer Returns to Townsville

Television and stage star Harriet Dyer is returning home to Townsville as a guest of the NQ Arts Awards. Harriet, who started the week as a Logie Award-nominee for her role in "Love Child", says she's excited to be joining the best and brightest of ... >> view original