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Townsville bus study to consider public transport improvements

The Department of Transport says it will consider upgrades to public transport in Townsville, in north Queensland, as part of a year-long study. The department has been in talks with James Cook University about an overhaul of Townsville's bus system. >> view original

Pedestrian critical after Townsville crash

A pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Townsville. A pedestrian is fighting for his life after being hit by a car while running across a street in Townsville. Police say the 53-year-old was crossing Flinders ... >> view original

Oil spill confirmed in the Great Barrier Reef south of Townsville

An oil spill has been confirmed in the Great Barrier Reef in waters just south of Townsville. The Brisbane Times reports specialist teams will leave Cairns on Saturday to do a sweep of the area of Cape Upstart, between Ayr and Bowen and the reef ... >> view original

Former Townsville soldier Kynan Watego Devenna jailed for life for murdering ...

A former Townsville soldier has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-partner. Kynan Watego Devenna, 32, smiled as he was escorted from the Supreme Court in Townsville, in north Queensland, to begin a life sentence, after a four-day ... >> view original

Townsville RAAF unit investigated over alleged theft of copper wire

A RAAF unit is under investigation amid claims copper wire was pilfered from a Townsville base under the orders of senior personnel and sold to raise money for social club parties. The alleged misuse of Australian Defence Force supplies has sparked ... >> view original

Breaking down the 2015 V8SC Townsville 400 TV ratings

With the new era of V8 Supercars television (and online streaming) upon us, I've noticed on social media that there's a lot of conjecture and confusion as to how the final ratings numbers for each V8 Supercars event is arrived at. Following an article ... >> view original

Tegan Crisafulli with daughters Nicola 8 and Georgia 10 at their home in ...

Marketed by Julie Mahoney of Harcourts Kingsberry Townsville, the Douglas home was popular with buyers and sold in 23 days for an undisclosed price. The average time on market for houses in Townsville is 98 days. The result comes as the city records a ... >> view original

Kelly Slater says his friend 'clearly' saw a shark hours before Mick Fanning ...

Mick Fanning attacked by shark · Malcolm Knox: Impossible to convey the terror · Surfers react with shock · I thought we'd lost him: mother · Fanning's friend Julian Wilson hailed as hero · ​Fanning's response 'perfect'. Kelly Slater says his friend ... >> view original

ACT builder claims he missed out on jobs after refusing to pay union 'bribes'

Construction workers hold their hard hats during a CFMEU protest outside the royal commission in 2014. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAP. Australian Associated Press. Monday 20 July 2015 00.29 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email ... >> view original

Francois Hollande calls for the creation of a euro zone government

French President Francois Hollande called on Sunday for the creation of a euro zone government and for citizens to renew their faith in the European project, which has been weakened by the Greek crisis. By: Reuters | July 20, 2015 9:21 am ... >> view original