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Queensland oil spill: Turtles, seabirds found slicked near Townsville

GBRMPA general manger operations Mark Read told reporters in Townsville that a large dead flatback turtle and a juvenile flatback turtle, plus two boobies, had been found covered in oil. However Mr Read said tests by veterinarian experts at James Cook ... >> view original

NRL: Canberra Raiders at climate disadvantage in Townsville's hot conditions

The Raiders have attempted every trick under the sun to help the players cope with the sudden rise in heat in Saturday night's clash with the North Queensland Cowboys at Townsville Stadium. Even with a late afternoon 5.30pm kickoff in the middle of ... >> view original

Townsville luring more international tourists with new figures showing 26pc rise

Townsville Enterprise says a jump in international visitor numbers to Townsville in the past 12 months shows its marketing strategies are working. Figures from Tourism Research Australia show 121,000 international travellers visited Townsville in the ... >> view original

Townsville tyro takes on grand old man of MotoGP, Valentino Rossi

While the colourful Italian star is leading the MotoGP world championship in a stunning and unexpected return to form in the twilight of his storied two-wheeled racing career, the untamed talent from Townsville is learning to harness his ability and ... >> view original

Australia's Townsville to upgrade berth to handle Panamax vessels

The Port of Townsville is set to receive a $403 million berth upgrade that will allow the northeastern Australian port to handle Panamax vessels, highlighting the movement of the majority of Australia's trade from its southern to its northern ports ... >> view original

We may not have seen the last of Kim

The Townsville resident and freelance journalist has attracted controversy from around the country for her anti-Muslim views. In a wide-ranging interview with the Townsville Bulletin, Ms Vuga said Australia needed to accept fewer Muslims into the ... >> view original

These four numbers may decide the election

NSW Premier Mike Baird has proposed 15 per cent GST as a salve for the states' health funding ills has put him. Michele Mossop. Fleur Anderson. Share on twitter. by Fleur Anderson. Battle lines for the election have been drawn. Climate policy ... >> view original

Prabha murder case: Australian police release new CCTV footage

Nearly five months after Prabha Arun Kumar, a techie from Bengaluru, was stabbed to death in a suburb near Sydney, the Australian police have released new CCTV camera footage showing a man walking near the scene of crime around the same time as ... >> view original

Four killed, one injured in WA car collision

Four people are dead and another is seriously injured following a collision between two cars in Perth. The crash happened early this morning at the intersection of Southern River Road and Holmes Street in Southern River. Police say one vehicle was ... >> view original

Victorian govt moving on from bully row

With a new minister chosen, the Victorian government is hoping to move on quickly from a damaging and divisive bullying controversy. Upper House MP Philip Dalidakis was on Friday announced as the replacement for Adem Somyurek in the ministries of ... >> view original