North Queensland Cowboys Secure Todd Payten with Two-Year Contract Extension
The North Queensland Cowboys have rewarded coach Todd Payten with a two-year contract extension, completing a dramatic reversal after speculation over h...
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Investigation Links Logistics Operator to North Queensland Freight Train Derailment
An investigation into a freight train accident in North Queensland has found that actions linked to logistics operator Qube contributed to a derailment...
Australian Veterans Voice Concerns Over Proposed $5,000 Health Support Cap
Australian veterans are warning that a proposed annual limit on health and wellbeing support payments could leave former service personnel struggling to...
Political and Business Leaders Convene in Townsville to Chart North Queensland's Future
Senior political figures, industry representatives and community leaders have gathered in Townsville to outline priorities for North Queensland’s future...
⚠️ Queensland Marine Wind Warning - Saturday, 13 June
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Strong Wind Warning for Saturday 13 June affecting the following Queensland coastal waters: 🌊 Peninsula Coast 🌊 Cooktown...
Industrial Action Triggers Lockdown at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre
Staff at the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville have walked off the job, leading to a facility-wide lockdown amid ongoing concerns regarding staffing levels and work...
Six Major Projects Set to Shape Townsville’s Tourism Future
Townsville is positioning itself for a new era of tourism growth, with a series of major projects expected to transform the North Queensland city and attract more visitors over...
Queensland Police Investigate Alleged Assault on Magnetic Island
Queensland Police are investigating reports of an alleged assault on Magnetic Island, with Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto denying involvement in any brawl.
New Burdekin Creek Trial Aims to Protect Great Barrier Reef Through Wetland Innovation
NQ Dry Tropics launches environmental trial combining weed composting, water management, and creek restoration to improve water quality flowing to the G...
‘national Security’: Cargo Ship anl Kokoda Becomes First Vessel in Australia’s ‘strategic Fleet’
The Australian Government has officially launched the cargo ship ANL Kokoda as the first vessel in the nation’s new “strategic fleet,” a major initiative aimed at strengthening...
University student, farmers targeted in Townsville father’s stolen car spree
Townsville man Aaron Lee Martin was sentenced in the Townsville Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a series of vehicle theft offences committed across North Queensland i...
‘Grown enormously’: Rise Cafe booms with new customers at The Avenues, reveals revamp plans
Popular Townsville business Rise Cafe has experienced major growth after moving into The Avenues shopping precinct, attracting a wave of new customers and increased community su...
Police charge Kelso man after alleged drink-driving crash in Rasmussen
Emergency services responded to a crash on Riverway Drive at the intersection of Illuta Street in Rasmussen on Saturday evening after multiple vehicles collided and blocked the...
Townsville community event showcases important work of local Lions clubs
Residents gathered in Townsville for the “Lions Loose on the Strand” community event, organised by the Ross Valley Lions Club to raise awareness about the volunteer work carried...
Townsville electrical apprentice fined for sending threatening emails to government staff
Townsville man Joshua James Troxell, 46, was sentenced in the Townsville Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend. The cou...
Two people in hospital after vehicle rollover on Woolcock Street, Mount Louisa
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Woolcock Street and Weston Street in Mount Louisa shortly after 6am. One of the vehicles rolled during...
Townsville theatre restaurant Lux Noir fights for survival with plea for community support
Townsville cabaret dinner theatre Lux Noir has warned it may be forced to close by July unless community support and ticket sales improve. Co-founded by Debbie and Stuart Read,...
NRL great's 'snake arms' chip inspires try celebration
North Queensland Cowboys outside back Tom Chester celebrated a try with a snake-inspired gesture after former NRL enforcer Willie Mason jokingly referred to his thin arms as “Br...
Fatal bus crash investigation continues on Bruce Highway near Bowen
Police are continuing to investigate a fatal coach crash on the Bruce Highway near Bowen, north of Townsville. One international tourist died when the bus rolled off the highway...