Crime Released kid crims blamed for spree
TOWNSVILLE has seen a spike in property crime and police say they know why.
Workplace accident “May you rest in peace”
HEARTFELT messages of sympathy have poured out for the 53-year-old man killed in an industrial accident in Townsville on Thursday.
Missing Missing man: island mystery?
POLICE are looking into whether a man who went missing may have taken a trip to Magnetic Island.
Transport Taxis vs Uber
UBER officially launched in the city last month. Find out what impact it has had on Townsille Taxis.
Crocodiles How much would you pay to shoot a croc?
How much would you pay to shoot a croc? Federal MP Bob Katter thinks people would part with big bucks.
Workplace accident Workplace investigation
INVESTIGATION begins into how a 53-year-old man was killed in an industrial accident in Townsville as tributes flow.
Employment Regions lead way for jobs growth
REGIONAL Queensland is generating jobs and is even leaving Brisbane in its wake after years of stagnation following the mining downturn.
Roadway wrangle
THE cost to develop the Radical Bay Rd to beaches “close to perfection” should be shared by the Government and a developer, according to a Magnetic Island community leader.
Development Up to 7000 jobs for Townsville
A NEW industry in Townsville could generate more jobs than the Queensland Nickel refinery.
Comment Palmer’s PUP put back in the kennel
PALMER United Party’s registration has been cancelled less than four years after self-proclaimed billionaire Clive Palmer launched it to much fanfare.
OPINION Abandoned, stolen cars a blight on city
THEY reckon you can judge the economic prosperity of a city by counting the number of cranes on the skyline, indicating the level of building activity in the area.
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Inspirational Teen tells: I nearly died three times
A NORTH Queensland schoolgirl has written an emotional account of how she fought cancer, and won. Read Ashton Powell’s first-hand account of her two and a half year battle to regain her health, and her life.
Richmond Roly-polies’ huge roll up
THERE have been many plagues in the Outback from locusts, flies, feral cats, moths, kangaroos, rats and mice but none as strange as the proliferation of roly-poly afflicting parts of Richmond Shire.
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Find out the best places to hook a big one this weekend with Townsville Bulletin fishing guru Eddie Riddle
VIDEO: Find out the best places to hook a big one this weekend with Townsville Bulletin fishing guru Eddie Riddle.
VIDEO: Miss World Australia Madeline Cowe announced as 2017 Townsville Winter Racing Carnival ambassador
VIDEO: WHAT a face to grace Townsville’s Winter Racing Carnival — Miss World Australia Madeline Cowe has been announced as 2017 ambassador. Go behind the scenes.
Best of Townsville: Meat pies
AS FAR as North Queensland cuisine is concerned, there aren’t many meals that trump the homemade pie.
Townsville City Council counting the cost of redundancies
REDUNDANCIES cut costs for Townsville City Council. See the figures here.
Queensland cyclone: Daydream Island to remain closed for a year after Cyclone Debbie
AERIAL pictures show the extent of cyclone destruction at Queensland holiday destinations, as Daydream Island announces it will remain closed for an entire year. BEFORE AND AFTER PIC SLIDERS
Employees with office supplies group claim they are owed wages
AT LEAST 20 former employees of an office supplies company claim they are owed tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages and superannuation.
Horse Racing Payne saddles up star sprinter
COWBOYS under-20s coach Aaron Payne will be hoping he can inspire an athlete of the four-legged variety today when he saddles up Chat Time in the UBET Benchmark 60 Handicap (1000m) at Cluden Park.
RUGBY LEAGUE Knights inspire Cowboys forward
COWBOYS prop Patrick Kaufusi may be looking to run over the top of Newcastle on Saturday, but he can’t help but admire his struggling yet hardworking opponents.
Rugby Union Brolgas bracing for state’s best
Get down to the Hugh Street rugby grounds this weekend to watch the Townsville Brolags in action.
BOXING A world title shot next for local boxer?
TOWNSVILLE boxer Kolby Johnston will spend the next week deciding whether to take up an offer to fight for the Australian super welterweight title.
RUGBY LEAGUE Brothers brace for unexpected
ON paper it would appear Brothers are in the box seat to keep their unbeaten season alive tonight when they take on TDRL cellar dwellers Norths.
Shopping centre City revamp shapes up
A $10 million redevelopment of the City Point shopping centre in Sturt St is well under way as Lancini Property and Development positions the CBD for the next phase of renewal.
New supermarket Supa IGA store to open at JCU campus
JAMES Cook University has announced a Supa IGA store will open at its Douglas campus.
Townsville CBD Stadium drives lot investment
ANOTHER investor is positioning for Townsville’s $250 million stadium project by acquiring a development site in the CBD.
- Business ”Funky” business hub on the up
- Business Fresh new look
- Business Market finally moving upward
- Business Growth potential
- Business Greaney pastures for club
- Business Top pub put on the market
- Business Leagues club primed for growth
- Business Retailer taps the market
- News Precinct sells for cool $22 million
- Business Investor grabs uni building
- Business Given new lease of life
- Business Capital of emissions control
- Business Creative makeover
- Business CENTRAL BOOM
Queensland property Property prediction: ’A year and it’s over’
THE reality is sinking in for the property industry in Queensland, amid warnings the clock is ticking on the replacement for the apartment construction boom.
Dream Home Penthouse glamour
Perched in a prime position above the streets of Townsville’s CBD, this glamorous penthouse takes pride of place overlooking our vibrant city with unbeatable 180 degree views.
Dream Home Contemporary hillside living
With a focus on panoramic ocean and Magnetic Island views, this large contemporary Yarrawonga residence promises effortless family living.
- Townsville Chance to accommodate your wildest dreams
- Townsville What to do if your home passes in at auction
- Townsville Strong demand for family home
- Brisbane $10 could land you a dream home
- Brisbane Units beat houses for first time
- Brisbane Housing-led economic miracle
- Townsville Bargain buys this Easter
- Townsville Auctions more popular than ever
- Townsville All-round views in lap of luxury
- Brisbane Holy trinity of units hits market
- Brisbane Riverfront home sold for $2m-plus
Missing Missing man: island mystery?
POLICE are looking into whether a man who went missing may have taken a trip to Magnetic Island.
Funding cut Fest ready to roll on
They lost their funding but that won’t stop one popular going ahead.
Crocodiles How much would you pay to shoot a croc?
How much would you pay to shoot a croc? Federal MP Bob Katter thinks people would part with big bucks.
New plan Shorten: Aussie dream now a ‘nightmare’
LABOR leader Bill Shorten says the government couldn’t be “fair dinkum” about helping first home buyers unless it was willing to make serious changes.
Home loans CBA hits customers with rate hikes
HOME loan customers have been hit again by interest rates hikes after the nation’s largest lender lifted fixed rate deals by as much as 0.5 per cent.
Under siege Home raided after Paris terror attack
FRENCH police searched a home and issued an arrest warrant for a second suspect after a terror attack on the Champs Elysees left a police officer dead.
Economic crisis Socialist government seizes factories
GM has became the latest corporation to have a factory or other asset seized by the socialist government of Venezuela.
TV role Baldwin: ‘I don’t want to f**king play Trump’
HIS role as Donald Trump on SNL has earned him the best buzz of his career, but Alec Baldwin has revealed he very nearly didn’t do it.
The Voice Delta laughs off A-list love rumours
SHE’S been linked to a string of men in the past six months, including Hugh Sheridan, Karl Stefanovic and Seal. But Delta Goodrem is still single — and says she is as amused by the gossip as the rest of us.
- Movies Oz release for Heath Ledger doco
- TV ‘You don’t need money, money needs you’
- Entertainment WWII dramedy is an all-ages affair
- Movies Dirty Dancing ‘a cesspit of misogyny’
- Movies Chris Pratt knows you hated ‘Passengers’
- NSW Married life, the Logies and those baby rumours
- NSW Megan Gale pregnant with second bub
- TV Sunrise star Eddy’s getting hitched
- Fashion Nude fashion trend is in your knickers
- Entertainment The dumbest thing Kim’s ever said?
- Entertainment Posh breaks no smile rule for Wills
Diet drinks One Diet Coke, ‘triple the risk’
YOU MIGHT want to put down that can of Diet Coke. A study has revealed just how damaging a single drink can be.
Over exposure Nude fashion trend is in your knickers
SEE-through bodysuits and lace bras worn as tops ... underwear is made to be seen now. But how do you wear it without looking undressed?
No thanks Please, stop ruining our denim
FROM the “half jean” that was on display at Coachella to the “butt jean” that zips down to show your bum cleavage, we’ve had enough of jazzed-up jeans.
Breakfast What you should be eating for breakfast
BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day - so the saying goes. But it’s only true if you eat the right thing.
Lotto win Public servant claims $3.3m Lotto haul
IMAGINE sitting at your desk all morning with no idea that you’d just become Australia’s newest multi-millionaire.