Friday, February 12, 2016

'Bomb threat' at Queensland library and other top stories.

  • 'Bomb threat' at Queensland library

    HE SMASHED a possum into a concrete floor and boasted about it online. After being sentenced to two months’ jail, he spent just four nights behind bars. So why is his legal team still appealing?
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  • Fire rampant in Rangers rout

    Fire rampant in Rangers rout
    Townsville Fire’s Suzy Batkovic battles against Dandenong Rangers’ Aimie Clydesdale. Picture: Evan MorganA SECOND minor premiership in as many seasons is just one win away for the Townsville Fire after they stormed to an incredible 40-point win over the Dandenong Rangers on Friday night.The top of the table clash was tight in the first half but Townsville found a whole other level after the break to pile on 55 points in 20 minutes and cruise to an important 89-49 triumph.With the awesome result ..
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  • Jelly's on the menu

    Jelly's on the menu
    A resident at Breakwater Marina captured footage of a 30cm 'Lions Mane' jellyfish supposedly eating a 20cm adult box jellyfish.IT’S a fish eat fish world – or jellyfish in this case.Amazing footage, often only seen on wildlife documentaries, was captured on Thursday of a 30cm lion’s mane jellyfish attacking an adult box jellyfish before slowly eating its prey.The rare spectacle was spotted at the Breakwater Marina by Townsville’s Geoff Craig.Mr Craig was heading to his car when his attention was..
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  • Cyclone will turn up heat

    Cyclone will turn up heat
    Weather experts say no rain is forecast for Townsville’s foreseeable future.TOWNSVILLE  residents will feel the heat next week as ­temperatures soar with no ­relief in sight.Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Jonty Hall said despite twin cyclones forming in the Coral Sea, no rain was forecast for Townsville’s foreseeable future.He said the recently formed tropical Cyclone Tatiana, located about 1050km northeast of Yeppoon late yesterday, would become a low pressure system today and push dry air ac..
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  • Maynard maturing at Crocodiles

    Maynard maturing at Crocodiles
    NBL — Perth Wildcats v Townsville Crocodiles at Perth Arena. pictured — Croc Corey MaynardSECOND year point guard Corey Maynard has credited the calming influence of Townsville Crocodiles coach Shawn Dennis as key to his ever improving game. The Bryant University graduate made his NBL debut for the Cairns Taipans last season but he endured a frustrating and injury interrupted rookie campaign.An off-season switch from Taipans orange to the green of the Crocodiles has been a major blessing for the..
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  • 'The Powerpuff Girls' Clip: It's Good to Be Back in Townsville

    'The Powerpuff Girls' Clip: It's Good to Be Back in Townsville
    Sugar. Spice. And everything nice. These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect little girl. But Professor Utonium accidentally added an extra ingredient to the concoction: CHEMICAL X. Thus The Powerpuff Girls were… reborn!You can have your Fuller House and your Gilmore Girls revival, but personally, I’m way more excited about seeing the return of the pint-sized, animated superheroes known as the Powerpuff Girls. The animated series gets a bit of a reboot this April on Cartoon Network..
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  • $2m needed for ageing pound

    $2m needed for ageing pound
    RSPCA Townsville’s shelter and pound needs a $2 million upgrade.THE  RSPCA says its ageing Townsville shelter and pound facilities need a minimum $2 million upgrade and it wants the city council to help cover the cost. This comes as Townsville City Council prepares a report on land tenure issues at the site, and assesses what funding may be available to assist with capital work costs in future budgets.The rescue centre at Bohle was forced to send 278 animals to other RSPCA shelters in Mackay, Ca..
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  • Appeal bid for basher

    Appeal bid for basher
    Hayden Peter Archer leaves the Townsville Court after being accused of bashing a possum to death.LAWYERS for possum basher Hayden Peter Archer have launched an appeal against his two-month jail term after the soldier spent four nights ­behind bars.Archer was released from Townsville Correctional Centre at Stuart yesterday after an application for appeal bail was heard in Townsville Magistrates Court.He was imprisoned on Monday for smashing a possum against a concrete floor at Lavarack Barracks o..
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  • Cruise ship's surprise visit

    Cruise ship's surprise visit
    Cruise ship MS Amsterdam will be making an unscheduled stop in TownsvilleA CRUISE ship carrying more than 1000 passengers will make an unexpected stop in Townsville, providing a tourism boost for the city.The 237m-long luxury vessel, MS Amsterdam was heading to Mooloolaba but was forced to divert, with Cyclone Tatiana causing rough seas along Queensland’s southern coast.The cruise ship is expected to arrive at Port of Townsville on Monday morning with 1480 passengers on board.Port marketing and ..
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  • Appeal bid for possum basher

    Appeal bid for possum basher
    Hayden Peter Archer leaves the Townsville Court after being accused of bashing a possum to death.LAWYERS for possum basher Hayden Peter Archer have launched an appeal against his two-month jail term after the soldier spent four nights ­behind bars.Archer was released from Townsville Correctional Centre at Stuart yesterday after an application for appeal bail was heard in Townsville Magistrates Court.He was imprisoned on Monday for smashing a possum against a concrete floor at Lavarack Barracks o..
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Early lockout laws: Labor seeks support in Cairns, Townsville for ... .Flash flooding predicted between drenched Mackay and Townsville ... .
One-eyed crocodile bruiser snapped off Townsville tourist strip .Saltwater crocodile captured on Townsville's foreshore .

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