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Frosty: Townsville's our danger track

How the Fords fare in Townsville — good or bad — will have wider implications on the bigger championship picture. Implications that, if the Falcons are swift, should be warning signs for all of Winterbottom's rivals. “Townsville's a big test for us ... >> view original

Townsville Hospital emergency department sets record for patient numbers amid ...

Health experts say new research has found the Townsville Hospital in north Queensland set an Australian record in the number of patients treated in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi. Researchers from James Cook University found more than 370 people ... >> view original

$1.9b Townsville waterfront plans to be unveiled for Ross Creek precinct

The Queensland Government will today unveil its plans for a waterfront project in Townsville's CBD in the state's north. The project, which was declared a priority development last year, includes up to $1.9 billion worth of restaurants, shops and ... >> view original

Get Off The Grid Race Preview - Townsville 400

Erebus Motorsport pilot Will Davison dissects this 'ins and outs' of the Townsville street circuit ahead of this weekend's Townsville 400. Davison rates the event as one of the most spectacular on the V8 Supercars calendar, but says it can be 'brutal ... >> view original

2015 V8 Supercars: Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup both need good ...

After becoming the first driver to take 100 wins in V8 Supercars, Craig Lowndes has no plans to slow down including at this weekend's Townsville 400. Lowndes sits second in the standings and believes the longer race format in north Queensland will suit ... >> view original

Military history brought to life at Townsville Show

In the garrison city of Townsville in north Queensland a group of enthusiasts are keeping military history alive. This week the North Queensland Historical Reenactment Society (NQHRS) and the North Queensland Military Reenactors and Collectors (NQMRC) ... >> view original

Formula 4 confirms entry list for Townsville debut

The CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship has confirmed a 12 car grid for the inaugural round at the Castrol Edge Townsville 400. The opening meeting of the all new junior single seater series will feature five-car entries from Team BRM and AGI ... >> view original

Whincup: No guarantees from Townsville record

Jamie Whincup's strong record in Townsville provides no guarantees that he'll emerge from a form slump this weekend, the six-time champion cautions. Whincup is the most successful driver in the history of the Townsville 400, taking victory in seven of ... >> view original

HRT to run Brock tribute livery in Townsville

The Holden Racing Team will continue its 25th anniversary celebrations in Townsville by running a livery that harks back to its 1997 season. Both Garth Tander and James Courtney's Holdens will campaign the retro colours, with the former's car also ... >> view original

Rex Airlines' Cairns-Townsville return flights take off

Rex Airlines says bookings have been strong for its new service between Cairns and Townsville in north Queensland. Starting today, the airline will operate three return flights a day, filling a hole in the market vacated by Virgin Australia last year ... >> view original