Last Top Stories: Townsville luring more international tourists with new figures showing 26pc rise

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

Parents 'zoned out' for school ride

Townsville Road Policing Command officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Brendan White said 76 drivers had returned positive tests for illegal substances between July 1 and July 28, with methamphetamines accounting for about 75 per cent of the detections. >> view original

Townsville first for electric cars

Townsville Athletics back on track for The Challenge GamesMy Sunshine Coast (press release) >> view original

Fitzgibbons into last eight

Donning a helmet that stops her from hearing anything hasn't dulled Sally Fitzgibbons' surfing skills. The Australian has moved into the quarter-finals of the US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach to continue her fine recent form. Fitzgibbons wore a ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions priority pick: is it worth it?

Brisbane is currently sitting last, in line for the number one pick. Photo: Getty Images. Brisbane Lions CEO and coach have flagged their desire for a priority draft pick but is it worth the fight? No team has been given a priority pick since 2012 ... >> view original

Japanese stayers Pop Rock and Delta Blues fought out an epic finish to the ...

LOCAL punters have rallied to Japanese stayer Fame Game, backing him into favouritism for the Melbourne Cup after it was announced on Thursday he would make the trip. “The money started coming for Fame Game as soon as Leigh Jordon confirmed he ... >> view original

Nathan Friend returning to Gold Coast Titans for 2016 NRL season on one-year deal

Foundation Gold Coast hooker Nathan Friend will return to the Titans at the end of this season on a one-year deal. The 34-year-old will play out his fourth season with the Warriors before heading back to Robina and said he wants to help get the ... >> view original