Townsville part of global bomb hoax
Police search Townsville State High School after a bomb threat.A TOWNSVILLE high school is believed to have become tangled up in a worldwide bomb hoax aimed at causing disruption. Townsville State High was one of 10 schools in Queensland which had bomb threats yesterday, while dozens of others across the country and the world have also been victims in the past week.There are not believed to be any terrorism motives behind the hoaxes, with initial fears they may have been testing emergency servic..>> view originalSacked Queensland Nickel workers worried they may be forced to ...
Sacked Queensland Nickel workers worried they may be forced to seek work outside Townsville Updated February 02, 2016 13:52:59 Workers sacked from Federal MP Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel fear they may have to leave Townsville to support their families.Dozens of former employees who are now looking for work attended a Queensland Government forum in the north Queensland city today to get more information about assistance packages for redundant workers.The event was at..>> view originalSaddle up in salute to heroes
Charles “Bushy” Joyner, pictured with Trooper Tones, is looking for new riders to join him at this year’s Anzac Day parade in Townsville.FOR the past 20 years, Charles “Bushy” Joyner has led the Townsville Anzac Day parade on behalf of the Light Horse Brigade.Some years he was followed by other riders but those numbers have dwindled, leaving Bushy to lead the parade on his own in recent times.With Townsville celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, the former civilian defence contractor is c..>> view originalVice-captain Wheeler puts claws into Townsville Cats
THE Rockhampton Claws have made a winning start to the 2016 season, led by vice-captain Courtney Wheeler. They scored two convincing wins in the opening rounds of the Queensland State Netball League beating Townsville Steel Cats and Wide Bay Thunder Cats in Brisbane at the weekend. Emerald centre Wheeler was named player of the match, voted for by the match official. She said it was great to start the year so well and was impressed with how well the new players settled in. "We pla..>> view originalWhiz kid with app-titude
11-year-old, Hamish Finlayson has successfully launched three aps in the Apple store which support and educate people about the environment. He is now developing his forth app.HE’S built two websites and created three apps in the Apple Store – and he’s only 11.Meet Townsville whiz kid Hamish Finlayson, a student using his love of technology to make a change in the world.He launched his first website last year for the Young ICT Explorers competition.The site, LitterBug-Smash.com, promotes litter ..>> view originalOff the rails
Train Derailment Oak Valley. Traffic is now allowed to and from the community following the earlier derailment of freight train possibly carrying lead.TRACKS snapped, sleepers were ripped out and four-tonne zinc blocks were thrown from wagons when an Aurizon train derailed near Oak Valley. Eight of the 38 wagons heading from Mount Isa to Townsville derailed just after midnight yesterday.More than 1.6km of track is expected to be replaced, along with thousands of concrete sleepers, causing rail d..>> view original13yo girl accused of stabbing 14yo girl on Palm Island near Townsville
13yo girl accused of stabbing 14yo girl on Palm Island near Townsville By David Chen Posted February 03, 2016 11:56:23 A 13-year-old girl has been charged with the stabbing of a teenager on Palm Island in north Queensland.Police said the victim, a 14-year-old girl, was stabbed in the chest shortly after 9:00pm (AEST) on Monday.She was airlifted to the Townsville Hospital in a serious but stable condition.The accused girl has been charged with one count of unlawf..>> view originalToyota to compensate minority borrowers
Toyota to compensate minority borrowersToyota Motor Credit Corp has been ordered to pay $US21.9 million ($A31.08 million) to black and Asian borrowers as part of a settlement over alleged discriminatory lending.The US Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the settlement on Tuesday.A US government investigation found dealers had increased interest rates on loans to minority buyers between 2011 and 2016.Under the settlement, Toyota will cap the amount dealers..>> view originalOutstanding budget measures worth $45 bln
TWINS Nova and Koen Agrums were born during Cyclone Yasi, so it is fitting that they both have “cyclonic tendencies”, according to their mother.>> view originalCaitlyn Wilmen from Townsville sells engagement ring to afford trip ...
'Willing to consider any offers, just like he did': Scorned woman whose fiancé 'cheated twice' is selling her engagement ring on Facebook so she can take herself to Italy A scorned woman has decided to sell engagement ring to afford trip to ItalyCaitlyn Wilmen, from Townsville, said the jewellery holds 'ugly memories'She shared a post on Facebook saying her fiance cheated on her twice Post, shared Monday, read: 'Willing to consider any offers, just like he did' Advertisement has been liked 30,..>> view original
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