They don’t seek the limelight but their actions alone speak volumes. This National Volunteer Week, it’s time to shine a spotlight on North Qld’s unsung heroes – the ones who tirelessly dedicate themselves to serving our community. SEE THE LIST.
Sitting in the heart of Townsville City, among rows of corporate buildings is a takeaway shop that offers hungry, busy workers a genuine, authentic Japanese food experience ‘to go’.
Mothers, grandmothers and friends from Townsville Grammar School’s three campuses gathered for a sellout Mother’s Day function. See the gallery.
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
Elements of Townsville’s 4th Field Regiment have been working hard, perfecting skills to land artillery shells just several hundred meters from friendly forces to repel the enemy.
The teenage boy is allegedly part of a group of teenagers who broke into multiple homes and stole vehicles.
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The trash talk will be fierce and the match-ups monumental as North Queensland’s top wrestlers go head to head and toe to toe at Northern Beaches High tonight.
Latrell Mitchell had been written off by many – perhaps even himself – after a season interrupted by suspension and the Rabbitohs’ poor form. Until now.
The Brisbane Broncos insist Payne Haas’ season will not be derailed as the superstar prop comes to terms with the latest off-field scandal to beset his family.
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
Shock new figures show home ownership even further out of reach of many Queenslanders, with five out of six suburbs cheaper to rent in than buy, but there’s some hope. SEARCH SUBURB BREAKDOWNS
You might be more likely to end up in hospital after crossing paths with a dog, but it is crocodiles and sharks that strike fear in humans. Here’s why.
Scott Morrison knows God loves him and has direct quotes to prove it in his new book, writes Peter Goers.
Harry Smith is that teacher your kids won’t forget. He has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, that everyone can’t stop singing his praises.
Townsville City Councillors made decisions on the North Rail Yards, pipeline upgrades, and supporting V8 Supercars at this week’s meeting.
The father of Broncos star Payne Haas could face the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested in the Philippines on alleged drug charges.
A man repeatedly cut off another driver recklessly on a ‘notorious’ stretch of North Queensland highway before he activated red and blue lights forcing the other car off the road.
North Queensland author Norah Kersch is writing books that kids from the bush can relate to after finding a gap in the market when her own children were young.
A car driving 100km/hr on the Bruce Highway had to take evasive action to avoid hitting a criminal who was on the run after crashing into police in North Queensland.
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.
Here is a list of matters listed at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday.
Scott Pape tells a ‘postcode povvo’ who forks out 65 per cent of his pay on mortgage repayments that now is the time to panic because interest rates might not come down any time soon.
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.
Savvy Australians can save hundreds of dollars on products from popular brands including KitchenAid, Dyson and Apple. Take a look at this week’s top deals.
Despite average mortgage costs rising by 62 per cent on the back of skyrocketing rates, the number of Aussie households falling behind on their mortgage payments is below historical averages.
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.
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 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.
Selfies in seconds could be used to help assure the age of young social media users if the federal government cracks down on access rules.
After begging for months to download Snapchat, Fiona finally gave in to her daughter. A little over 12 months later, her once carefree girl was diagnosed with a horror condition.
A union ‘slush fund’ scored an extra $60 million in the federal budget this week, in what has been labelled a case of ‘blatant pork-barrelling’.
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.
Devastated Aussie parents caught up in the collapse of an overseas surrogacy clinic are in a race against time to collect their embryos before they’re destroyed.
Inspired ideas from the likes of Greg Norman are turning retirement living on its head.
Australians still stranded in New Caledonia are now rationing food after their holidays turned into a deadly nightmare, and they desperately wait for Qantas flights home.
Heavy clashes and gunfire have rocked Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, as the Israeli military killed a top Palestinian militant leader and aid moved through the besieged territory.
A growing pool of national savings is good for tax collectors, budget documents show. The forecasts may surprise you.
Queensland’s ‘antiquated’ property tax system is not fit for purpose according to critics who blame it for NQ’s painful insurance costs.
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.
Now that Snapchat co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and supermodel wife Miranda Kerr have settled into their $180m compound, they’re trying to offload some of their old homes.
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 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.
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.
With a lot of crazy stunts and a miscast Chris Hemsworth, Furiosa is better than most action films but it can’t match the dizzy heights of its predecessor, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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.
The Townsville Secondary School Sport (TSSS) North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Cup and Shield competitions kicked off with a bang on Wednesday afternoon with four fixtures in the opens.
Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend has weighed in on the NSW Blues halfback debate with the state in the midst of a playmaker injury crisis just weeks out from Origin. Find out who he’d pick.
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.
Three regional teams were on the road in round 4, coming to Townsville for a double-header schoolboys spectacular. Catch up on both games and see who stood out in our Team of the Week.
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.
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.
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.
A 45-year-old man riding a scooter has died after colliding with a car.
The victims of a horrific head-on collision between a truck and a car have been identified, with heartbroken family members taking to social media to pay tribute.
Townsville-based Dr Maddy McAllister uses maritime archaeology to uncover, preserve, and narrate the stories of submerged shipwrecks, employing cutting-edge technology
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.
Once again wild rumours of schools placing litter trays in their toilets for ‘students who identify as cats’ have resurfaced – this time accusing one Townsville school of the practice.
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.
