Fire pip Lynx in overtime to win WNBL Championship
Townsville Fire defeated Perth Lynx 108-105 in overtime to win the WNBL Championship, securing their second title in four years.
Asbestos truck crashes on Bruce Highway and spills load into creek
An asbestos truck accident on the Bruce Highway near Townsville has resulted in injuries and a hazardous asbestos spill into a nearby creek.
Treacherous strait swim the latest step to ocean challenge dream
A marathon swimmer from Townsville, Liz Denyer, successfully crossed New Zealand's Cook Strait in a challenging 8 hours and 20 minutes, marking a significant achievement in her open-water swimming endeavors.
Anti-dumping activist fed up with illegal tyre stockpiles
An anti-dumping activist in North Queensland is urging the state government to address a significant illegal tyre dump near Townsville, emphasizing the need for a stewardship program to manage waste effectively.
Authorities seek to remove from social media image of foetus being circulated by Australian anti-abortion activists
Authorities in Australia are attempting to remove a contentious image of a foetus from social media, which has been widely shared by anti-abortion activists amid claims of misinformation.
Police investigate shots fired into gym as shop, car set alight
Police in Townsville, Queensland, are investigating a series of incidents involving gunfire at a gym and arson at a nearby shop and car.
Breaking: Sisters aged two and 13 die in hospital after Queensland house fire
Two young sisters, aged two and 13, have tragically passed away in the hospital following a house fire in Queensland.
SA anti-abortion activist posts image of aborted fetus she claims taken at Townsville hospital
In Townsville, activist Joanna Howe is facing scrutiny after posting footage of a 16-week-old fetus claimed to have been taken from a hospital, prompting an investigation into a potential privacy breach.
More pregnant women drinking in one of Australia's largest regional cities
Townsville health authorities reported a concerning increase in alcohol consumption among pregnant women, rising from 8.2% in 2023 to 20% last year, potentially linked to recent natural disasters.