Last Top Stories: Injury forces Canberra Raiders player Sia Soliola to drive home from Townsville

Injury forces Canberra Raiders player Sia Soliola to drive home from Townsville

"It's one of those things that comes with the job, it's just unfortunate it happened all the way up in Townsville," he said. "At least I've got to see a lot of Australia. "I got the scans on Sunday morning and they said it was broken. They gave me the ... >> view original

More Qld greyhounds at risk of euthanasia if Townsville racing club closes

In the latest hit to the beleaguered industry, Townsville Greyhound Racing Club has abandoned its past two meets due to a faulty lure, and are at risk of folding if they can't pay the $180,000 repair bill. President Gary Heath says the club's closure ... >> view original

Two motorcyclists die in separate Townsville crashes

Two people have died in separate motorbike crashes in Townsville, in north Queensland, over the weekend. Police said a 28-year-old soldier based in Townsville was riding on Mount Stuart Road on Saturday when he lost control of the bike. The Forensic ... >> view original

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

Townsville rider wins marathon event

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Townsville rider Dan Rubach took out the Mackay Mountain Marathon's Platypus Cup. Rubach finished today's 80km race at Eungella, ahead of his brother Jeff and Mackay rider Troy Garth. Ruth Corsett was the first women across the line ... >> view original

Canberra Raiders overhauled by North Queensland Cowboys in 32-24 loss in ...

The Raiders had the NRL's hottest team on the ropes before the North Queensland Cowboys stormed back to extend Canberra's Townsville misery. Chasing their first win in Townsville since 2006, the Raiders silenced the Cowboys faithful when they ran ... >> 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

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

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

No delays from strikes: Melb airport

International travellers are being urged to arrive early at Melbourne Airport but so far strike action has caused no delays. The Community and Public Sector Union predicted severe delays at Melbourne Airport on Monday morning as immigration and border ... >> view original