Last Top Stories: Lawn tamer helps Townsville residents keep grass lush despite water restrictions

Lawn tamer helps Townsville residents keep grass lush despite water restrictions

As Townsville edges closer to level two water restrictions, the local council has launched a humorous web series featuring Bradley the Lawn Tamer. The Ross River Dam, Townsville's main water supply, is currently at 31 per cent capacity. Townsville City ... >> view original

Townsville businesswoman Jayne Arlett to challenge Jenny Hill for mayoral spot

Ms Arlett, 51, runs a successful podiatry business and is the chairwoman of the Townsville Fire. She said she decided to run for the top job, to help reverse Townsville's economic decline. "I think the city is in such a difficult position that it ... >> view original

Cowboys to kick-off 2016 in Townsville

Johnathan Thurston waves to fans as they drive through the main streets of Mackay. Picture: Zak Simmonds Source: Zak Simmonds / News Corp Australia. The NRL will launch the 2016 season with a Thursday night spectacular in Townsville to cash in on the ... >> view original

Fire crews scramble to protect homes from Townsville blaze, residents urged to ...

Emergency services are scrambling to protect homes from a fast-moving bushfire at Townsville in North Queensland. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity of The Pinnacles and Round Mountain to enact their bushfire plans immediately this afternoon. >> view original

Newcastle, Perth, Townsville on shortlist to host rugby league's Anzac test

Discussions between the Australian Rugby League Commission and New Zealand Rugby League are ongoing, and a final decision is expected next month, but it's understood Hunter Stadium is on a shortlist that includes 1300 SMILES Stadium in Townsville ... >> view original

Majok Majok grabs rebounds as Melbourne United look for win over Townsville Crocs

But for all Majok and United's success, they know with more games will come better-prepared opponents and they expect a torrid test from the Crocs considering Townsville beat Sydney Kings in Sydney last round and have the reigning most valuable player ... >> view original

WNBL: Canberra Capitals spanked by Townsville as early season hole gets bigger

An understrength Canberra Capitals' start to the season has gone from bad to worse after they were pummelled 104-60 by a rampant Townsville Fire in Queensland on Sunday. In the equal fifth-biggest loss in club history, the Capitals trailed by as many ... >> view original

Doomadgee runners make an impact at state track and field championships in ...

Eleven-year-old Katrice was one of three Indigenous students from Doomadgee in north-west Queensland who competed at the Queensland School Sport Track and Field State Championships in Townsville. It was a long journey to the championships. >> view original

Fire threatens homes near Townsville

FIREFIGHTERS are trying to gain control of a large, fast-moving bushfire which is threatening homes near Townsville. QUEENSLAND Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is advising residents in the area of The Pinnacles, Round Mountain to enact their ... >> view original

Townsville police hunt pair over stolen guns, ute

Police are searching for a man and woman on the run after allegedly stealing guns and a ute in Townsville. Officers said the property was stolen from a Mount Saint John business at the weekend. It is alleged police spotted the ute yesterday at an ... >> view original