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Shorten guarded on Townsville stadium

Federal Labor has thrown its support behind a host of Queensland projects as part of massive reforms promised for national infrastructure. But a new stadium for Townsville isn't one of them. Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten unveiled the party's ... >> view original

Townsville hosts tourism leaders for DestinationQ forum amid push for more ...

Townsville's tourism leaders will use a two-day tourism forum to push for an increase in international flights to the city. It is the first time Townsville will host the annual DestinationQ tourism discussion. The Premier and several Cabinet ministers ... >> view original

Aurizon announces 74 job to be cut at Rockhampton and Townsville rail ...

Rail group Aurizon has announced up to 74 jobs will be axed from its Queensland operations over the next three years. Forty jobs will be cut from maintenance facilities in Rockhampton, with 34 jobs to go in Townsville, the company said in a statement. >> view original

Shorten not opposed to funding new Townsville stadium

FAVOURABLY disposed was how Opposition Leader Bill Shorten described Labor's position on a new stadium for Townsville. When he spoke at the Queensland Media Club in Brisbane on Thursday he even revealed he was conceived in Townsville. Premier ... >> view original

Party time in Townsville as Cowboys return

Well, North Queenslanders could probably write a hardback novel on the scenes in Townsville on Monday afternoon. It was a Civic Reception to remember as over 10,000 of the Cowboys' most committed fans shared the hallowed turf of 1300SMILES Stadium ... >> view original

Innisfail baby boy in Townsville Hospital after fall from window

... from the window of the Oak St residence around 4.30pm yesterday. He was initially taken to Innisfail Hospital but was transported by helicopter to Townsville last night. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and is believed to have been ... >> view original

Melbourne United guard Nate Tomlinson to return in Townsville

Melbourne United guard Nate Tomlinson will make a surprise return to the side for the season-opener against Townsville Crocs on Friday night. Tomlinson hurt the MCL ligament in his elbow almost six weeks ago and faced a six- to eight-week recovery, but ... >> view original

Fire crews watch blaze near Townsville

Emergency crews are battling a number of blazes around Queensland as hot and dry conditions provide perfect fire conditions. Multiple fire crews are currently trying to contain a bushfire at Hervey Range, north of Townsville, by conducting backburning ... >> view original

Queensland police ask JT to come to the rescue

QPS tweeted, “Townsville: lights Kings Rd & Woolcock St on amber. Powerline down Perkins & Morey St. Waiting for JT to come sort it out.” Emergency services were responding to a power pole on fire after light rain this morning caused it to short out. >> view original

NRL grand final: Federal Government urged to match $100m state commitment for ...

The Queensland Government will take a renewed push for a Townsville stadium to the Federal Government next week, after the North Queensland Cowboys' grand final win reignited the campaign. Cowboys' co-captain Johnathan Thurston appealed directly ... >> view original