Teen hospitalised after e-scooter crash 30 June 2022 An e-scooter crash in Townsville has left a teen in hospital. The boy fell off the scooter on Flinders Street around 10.20pm Wednesday. Paramedics have taken him... Continue Reading
Kidney transplant service in Townsville a step closer to fruition 29 June 2022 Townsville Hospital is a step closer to providing kidney transplants, with the facility to become the first to offer the service outside of south east...
A second prison escapee has been arrested with one still on the run 29 June 2022 A second prison escapee has been taken into custody in Townsville. Three inmates fled from Townsville Correctional Centre on Monday evening and one remains on the...
Townsville train station on track for major upgrade 29 June 2022 Townsville train station has been flagged as a priority site for upgrades to improve accessibility and enhance the experience of customers. Minister for Transport and Main...
Escaped prisoner caught in Heatley 29 June 2022 Police have arrested one of three prisoners who allegedly escaped a Townsville correctional facility. Around 8.45pm Tuesday, officers patrolling in Heatley came across a stolen Mazda...
Drivers warned about tougher penalties for speeding and not wearing seatbelts 28 June 2022 Townsville drivers are being warned to make road safety a priority, with tougher penalties for risky behaviour to commence this Friday. Fines for running a red...
$530 million expansion of Townsville Hospital to deliver 143 extra beds 28 June 2022 A major expansion of the Townsville Hospital has been announced by the State Government. The $530 million project is part of the largest investment in new...
Safety and security to be bolstered in Townsville 28 June 2022 Safety and security will be bolstered in Townsville with improvements to be made to almost 500 CCTV cameras. The Council allocated $5.3 million in its budget...
Three prisoners escape from Townsville Correctional Centre 28 June 2022 The search is on for three prisoners who absconded from Townsville Correctional Centre (Male Farm). Police and Queensland Corrective Services officers are hunting the three men...
Glass jar thrown at police officer 28 June 2022 A Townsville man has been charged with seriously assaulting a police officer in Cairns. Police were called to a disturbance at a Parramatta Park unit on...
Townsville researchers investigate whether insects are safe to eat 27 June 2022 With insects becoming increasingly popular as a source of protein for the world’s growing population, Townsville researchers are investigating if they are actually safe to...