Petition launched against planned quarry expansion at Nome near...
Petition launched against planned quarry expansion at Nome near TownsvilleBy Isobel RoePostedNovember 10, 2015 12:43:21 More than 70 people have signed a petition urging the Townsville City Council to reject a planned expansion of a local quarry.The quarry at Nome, just south of Townsville, is applying to expand its footprint and extract more rock.Residents objecting to the proposal said they were concerned about increased noise and traffic, as well as the need for further land clearing on a..>> view originalGlencore's Mount Isa copper smelter, Townsville refinery to stay open until 2022 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Glencore's Mount Isa copper smelter, Townsville refinery to stay open until 2022By Paula Tapiolas and Kathleen CalderwoodUpdatedNovember 10, 2015 13:16:37 Mining giant Glencore has announced the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter and the Townsville Copper Refinery can stay open until 2022.The facilities were due to close in 2016 and 2017 respectively.The announcement follows an agreement between the Swiss miner and the Queensland Government over new environmental licensing conditions.North Queen..>> view originalMissing person: Police in appeal for assistance to find boy, 11, in...
Missing person: Police in appeal for assistance to find boy, 11, in Townsville ... AN 11-year-old boy missing in Townsville for three days has been found ...>> view originalThe Northern Australia Alliance has expanded its reach to include...
Northern Australian is set for a more unified voice with Capricorn Enterprise and Townsville Enterprise joining advocacy bodies from Cairns, Broome and the Northern Territory in the the Northern Australia Alliance.The Alliance was launched by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in June and is an agreement between the enterprise bodies to work together to help shape communities across northern Australia.“The Northern Australian Alliance is completely industry-led to complement the roll out of the N..>> view originalStorm drenches drought-stricken crops but derails cane bins in north...
Storm drenches drought-stricken crops but derails cane bins in north QueenslandUpdatedNovember 10, 2015 17:52:41 Farmers in north Queensland have enjoyed their first substantial rainfall since early this year, but strong winds have caused havoc on cane railways.The black thunderclouds that rolled across regions south of Townsville last night were a long-coming relief to many farms, after months of dry skies.Rainfall reports included 75 millimetres near Home Hill, and 130 millimetres at Allig..>> view originalNBL salary cap not truly 'one size fits all'
Few doubt the Townsville Crocodiles, placed into administration in the off-season and still struggling to reconnect with their former great fanbase, Cairns Taipans ...>> view originalCQ Centurions win on very last Ball
THE Central Queensland Centurions can feel a little unlucky about their 2015 North Queensland Cricket Championship campaign.That is because they defeated the winners of the championships, Far North Queensland (FNQ) from Townsville on Saturday.They then did not have the chance to amass more championship points because their game against Mackay/Whitsunday on Sunday was called off as Harrup Park in Mackay was waterlogged from a downpour the night before.The cancelled game also denied several CQ pla..>> view originalSam Burgess to face Sydney Roosters in NRL return for South...
Video will begin in5seconds.Sam Burgess back with the RabbitohsAfter a year playing rugby union in the UK, Sam Burgess has re-signed to the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 2016 to 2018.PT0M50S620349Sam Burgess's first premiership match for South Sydney next season is set to be against Sydney Roosters in an opening round blockbuster at Allianz Stadium.Anything that gives Souths a kick along is alright by us so we are big fans of Sam coming backChannel Nine executive producer Matt CallanderWhile Chann..>> view originalJohnathan Thurston treated like rock star during appearance with...
JT crashes Cold Chisel gig in Townsville0:47NRL: Watch Johnathan Thurston get invited onstage by Jimmy Barnes during Cold Chisel's concert in Townsville.CAN life for Johnathan Thurston possibly get any better?2015 has been a stunning year for the halfback - a grand final win, a secret wedding to the love of his life, and now an on-stage appearance with Cold Chisel at the weekend.Thurston was invited on stage by rock legend Jimmy Barnes and soaked up the brief moment of being a rock star.The crow..>> view originalMore seasonal closures of abattoirs expected as cattle numbers...
More seasonal closures of abattoirs expected as cattle numbers dwindleMarty McCarthy and Lisa HerbertPostedNovember 10, 2015 17:00:30 Meat and Livestock Australia expects more processors to follow the lead of JBS and close their abattoirs ahead of schedule.JBS, the owner of north Queensland's only abattoir at Stuart, near Townsville, has confirmed it plans to close early at the end of November, about a fortnight earlier than in a normal season.Speaking from the MLA's annual general meeting i..>> view original
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