Meet four fearless female croc wranglers
Wildlife Officer Ella Meeve has been at the forefront of multiple recent removals of ‘problem’ saltwater crocodiles, but she’s just one of four fearless females keeping Queenslanders safe.
Wildlife Officer Ella Meeve has been at the forefront of multiple recent removals of ‘problem’ saltwater crocodiles, but she’s just one of four fearless females keeping Queenslanders safe.
A couple who support patients travelling to Townsville for medical care are seeking government help to ensure their housing facilities remain open after they retire.
The Cowboys coach conceded the entire club were feeling the pressure as they brace for a brutal must-win battle on Saturday night. Read the latest out of Cowboys HQ.
Queensland’s top table tennis prospect Taleisha Gaeta, 15, will fight for her place on the Australian Olympic team this weekend when she takes on the nation’s best and brightest in Ballarat.
He may have been disendorsed by the Katter’s Australian Party, but Clynton Hawks is not done with the 2024 state election.
Officers from Townsville’s Major and Organised Crime Squad have seized more than $75,000 worth of cocaine after intercepting a vehicle at Alligator Creek. Watch the video.
Every team needs a few tough players who can win challenges when the game depends on it. Find out which players are leading the way at each FQPL Northern club.
Future NRLW stars, cross-code converts and a Norths gun with the speed to match Reece Walsh. Meet the players from every club scorching RLTD fields with their dazzling speed.
Defence on its own doesn’t win premierships, but you can’t win games without it. Find out who we think are the top defenders from every Townsville and District Rugby Union club.
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An outside back is in line for his club debut after a Cowboys winger was ruled out of Saturday night’s Magic Round clash with the Rabbitohs. Read the latest team news.
Wilmar has confirmed a delay to the start of the sugar-cane harvest and struck back at what it says are a number of false union claims ahead of more strikes.
A bold new work created and directed by a choreographer and dance living with Down syndrome will premiere at the Townsville Civic Theatre next month. Here’s why you need to see it.
Terry Hill was farewelled by some of his nearest and dearest in a moving ceremony in Sydney on Thursday.
Queensland’s ‘antiquated’ property tax system is not fit for purpose according to critics who blame it for NQ’s painful insurance costs.
A much-loved community hub has faced it’s sixth act of vandalism in the last few months, with centre volunteers advocating for a more long-term solution.
We know the NDIS is rife with fraud, the taxpayer is losing at least a billion dollars a year there. Now child care has similar issues. Something must change, writes Julie Cross.
The disturbing scenes of pro-Palestine students storming a Qld campus, forcing a lockdown and disrupting classes show a failure of leadership to provide a safe learning environment for the majority. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
In a pre-emptive move, union organisers plan a second strike for the days before and after a bargaining session, but is a settlement likely?
Queensland’s childcare educators play a vital and often undervalued role in the future of our children. Help us find the best of the best. VOTE NOW
The lease to expand a North Queensland copper and gold mine has been approved, which will support hundreds of jobs and extend the mine’s life by a decade.
A Queensland criminal lawyer has been charged with raping, choking and assaulting a woman on various occasions.
Here is a list of matters listed at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday.
A jury has been unable to decide if a Townsville shopping centre stabbing was a matter of self-defence. Read what was heard in court.
The identity of a prison drug smuggler can be revealed after a package packed with meth, marijuana and other contraband made it into a Queensland jail, sparking a Code Yellow.
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to learn a trade as high training fees and low wages collide, experts warn. See their advice for apprentices struggling to make ends meet.
One sector of Aussies buying property has increased their spend by almost 50 per cent in just the last five years, with shares now an afterthought Here’s why.
Aussies who want a taste of luxury fashion goods can do it at a fraction of the cost — and in many cases saving hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
There are millions Qantas points up for grabs thanks to a new promotion from the Aussie airline. See how you can boost your chances of winning.
A driver who allegedly committed a string of traffic offences while on a return to prison warrant has been warned his rush to plead guilty might make things worse.
Mackay woman Dawn Deakin had only just got home and there was a knock on the door. Suddenly her world would never be the same again. And now she’s fighting to see it doesn’t happen to others.
A profoundly disabled woman says she was humiliated and suffered a panic attack after her carers were denied discounts to a regional show amid claims others were ‘abusing’ the hard to get card.
There are fears the start of the annual North Queensland sugar-cane harvest could be delayed with Wilmar workers expected to strike for a second day on Monday.
A very special Mother’s Day baby was delivered in Townsville University Hospital yesterday, and mum Ashleigh says she doesn’t mind sharing the day.
Townsville’s Supercar track was lit up by another form of racing after highschool students hit top speeds in aerodynamic trikes. See why more NQ schools are encouraged.
A public nuisance plaguing a North Queensland town has been hit for six with a huge community-service order for a burnout that caused $5000 worth of damage to a cricket field.
A North Queensland mayor welcomes proposed changes to crocodile-management laws but has issued a clear warning to tourists.
Members of the public went into action administering CPR as police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a motorcyclist. DETAILS HERE.
A regional mayor has hit back at premier Stephen Miles’ idea to cut immigration claiming it makes sense for Brisbane but not the regions. What do you think? Take the poll.
The heartbroken family of a woman who died in a Queensland prison has called for a legislative ban of spit hoods and an end to solitary confinement.
The stories that shook the North – many bringing about organisational and societal change.
Catch every edition of the Townsville Bulletin newspaper online. Read it here.
There’s nothing better than a few beers and a day in the sun playing cricket during Summer. Here’s all the photos.
From fixing the footy to tampering with the tennis, Australian sport has a long and inglorious history of dodgy dealings.
Former PM Scott Morrison has opened up about Donald Trump’s critics and how Australia should treat the billionaire if he is re-elected as US President.
Buckingham Palace has released never before seen photos of the Royal family including a striking portrait of the ailing Princess Catherine.
Stranded Aussies in New Caledonia have been given an update about flights off the island nation, which has descended into chaos with deadly protests. See when flights will resume.
As a battle of wills and words rages over the future of Glenden, one North Queensland MP has called for coal giants, government heads and local leaders to sit down in one room and not leave until a solution is found.
South Australia’s biggest dairy processor has blamed tough markets for delaying payments.
By going down the value chain, Fonterra is turning dairy convention on its head.
As the housing supply crisis escalates, over 40 federal politicians are set for life with four or more properties worth millions today. Search the full list for every MP.
Find out which Queensland property hotspot has topped the list of fastest growing towns and cities in the past 20 years. SEE THE FULL LIST.
The world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht reported to be commissioned by Bill Gates is already up for sale with a whopping price tag of nearly $1 billion.
A Gold Coast condo owned by Shafston College founder Keith Lloyd comes complete with designer furnishings, original artwork and chandeliers. SEE INSIDE
Darwin-born star Miranda Tapsell has been back in the NT filming the long-awaited sequel to her popular rom-com Top End Wedding.
Logie-winning actor Lachy Hulme has revealed more about his “full on” role in the latest Mad Max film and his special bond with Chris Hemsworth.
A Hollywood star has revealed how Taylor Swift saved her in the fallout of her devastating break-up from her former husband.
An all-ages audience with an original story is rare in this day and age, but the star-studded cast can’t save this well-intentioned flick, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Giru athlete Ainsley Hooker is gearing up for the Warrior Games in the United States after being selected to represent Australia in a surprisingly wide range of sports. Read her inspiring story.
A rising North Queensland tennis star has been awarded a wildcard into the main draw of a major Grand Slam. See who he’ll be up against.
The FNAE Roos have their first Premier League netball win after an incredible show of resilience and belief. Catch up on all four of Monday’s games and see our Team of the Week.
AFL athletes are already well known for their incredible fitness, but each team’s cream of the crop are running rings around the opposition. Meet every AFL Townsville club’s fittest players.
Queensland has named its 15/16s and 17/18s Schoolgirls rugby league teams following the state championships in Townsville. Catch up on the tournament and see who made the cut.
The Townsville Fire have been dealt a double blow with two of the club’s cornerstone players announcing they will not return for the 2024/25 WNBL season. Find out where they’re heading.
Dubbed Australia’s worst footy team after aa 516-point drubbing last weekend, there is now hope on the horizon for the embattled Elizabeth Football Club.
From Dawn Service to The Strand street parade and the RSL for the traditional gunfire breakfast, here’s the best photos from around Townsville on Anzac Day 2024.
Photographs from the Ingham Parade and Commemoration Ceremony in Hinchinbrook on Anzac Day 2024 on Thursday.
The ‘lion’s share’ of up to $18bn will flow to the NT under a new program to strengthen Australia’s northern defence bases. Here’s what it means for the Territory.
There was a new banner parading down the Strand this Anzac Day as family members honoured their loved ones who fought bravely during the siege of Tobruk.
A regular day at his children’s surf lifesaving carnival became a life-changing moment for a Townsville councillor and his family. Here’s why.
Whether it’s fact or fancy, it’s generally accepted that little boys dream of being something exciting when they grow up – like an astronaut, a fireman, or a racing car driver. For this NQ man, his boyhood dream became a reality.
Former St Kilda star Sam Fisher will spend the next three years in prison for his role in a cross-country drug trafficking operation.
New data has shed light into the staggering number of NSW Police officers charged with domestic violence related offences, including a constable facing choking charges.
Two manufacturers of four-wheel drive accessories have admitted to engaging in illegal conduct over the prices of their products.
Big families bring complex issues, and the Kia Carnival is here to solve them, reports David McCowen.
Members and guests of The Table NQ gathered to celebrate the beginning of Queensland Small Business Month with their May networking breakfast at Rydges Townsville.
Drawing inspiration from their new beachside location, The Spirited Goat are putting the finishing touches on their updated seafood-dominated dinner menu before unleashing it on Townsville’s fans of fine dining.
Australian public school principals have opened up about the difficult and confronting incidents that keep them awake in a bid to bring positive changes to the role.
Alex Whitting is a teacher at an ordinary school achieving extraordinary results. And her students have revealed why.
