Push to revive jewels of reef
TWO of North Queensland’s most beautiful islands, Dunk and Hinchinbrook, are part of a State Government push to rejuvenate Great Barrier Reef resorts.The push to get the resorts up and running again has been applauded by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Townsville Enterprise, who see an opportunity for the city to reap the rewards of a resort boom further north.The State Government has formed an inter-agency working group, which aims to maximise economic opportunities for the Reef, whil..>> view originalMan dies in ute crush tragedy
A KALYNDA Chase man has died after the vehicle he was working on in his front yard slid off a hydraulic support jack.It is thought the man could have been pinned under the Ford Ranger ute for about 30 minutes. Neighbours helped free the 40-year-old after being alerted by his wife’s screams about 5.30pm on Saturday.A neighbour performed CPR on the man before paramedics arrived and rushed him to Townsville Hospital in a critical condition.He died late yesterday afternoon. Forensic Crash Unit offic..>> view originalOne Nation candidate's 'stupid' comment
THE Townsville candidate of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Geoff Virgo, could be expelled from the party after criticising his leader. Mr Virgo alluded to his difficulties in comments on the party’s Herbert Facebook page on Saturday but did not want to elaborate when approached yesterday.“I’m not prepared to make a formal statement. I’m trying to ascertain a few answers,” Mr Virgo said.However, one Facebook post from party adviser James Ashby, which has subsequently been removed, said: “To Mr Virg..>> view originalMiss World jets off to Thailand
WHEN Madeline Cowe isn’t dazzling on the Miss World Australia stage, she is strapping on a shark shield to go spearfishing or diving on the Great Barrier Reef. There are plenty more adventures in store for the Tully-born 23-year-old, who jets off to Thailand today to join the other top five finalists for an action-packed holiday.Ms Cowe is the fourth Queensland girl to claim the Miss World Australia crown and the second Far North Queenslander. But away from the glitz and glamour, she’s just plai..>> view originalSnake app puts hiss facts online
A BUDDING Townsville mobile app developer has created a pocket resource for snake identification that is also designed to connect the community with local licensed catchers.Corie Ross has just launched the Townsville Snakes and Catchers app through the Apple store.His wife, Tanya, is the administrator of the Townsville Snake Catchers Facebook page, which has a following of more than 7000 members, and the app was designed to support the function of the group.“I started making apps on the side as ..>> view originalMore injury pain for Blackhawks
TOWNSVILLE Blackhawks second rower Davin Crampton could be sidelined for three weeks after suffering a medial ligament tear during last week’s 16-14 win over the Mackay Cutters.Hopes were high that Crampton had suffered a minor injury but scans revealed that Crampton is likely to miss the Blackhawks’ run to finals, dealing a further blow to an already injury-ravaged Blackhawks team.Crampton’s inclusion in this weekend’s showdown against his former Intrust Super Cup club the Northern Pride would ..>> view originalOn his home turf a beaming Kelly Schweida claims this year's ...
KING KELLY Schweida came back to his home town turf last Saturday and conquered.Comprehensibly, in fact.A beaming Schweida claimed Outraged’s brilliant win in the Townsville cup – on a track that Schweida cut his teeth – was like winning a Group 1. Well almost.It capped a freakish season for the former Wulguru mentor who tasted group success with locally owned Our Cover Girl in the Tiara at Eagle Farm in late June and on the very same day saddled up Rocky Cup Ruling Force.Kelly has never forgott..>> view original
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