Tag: Townsville 4810
Eastwood brilliance puts Broncos in front
Greg Eastwood showed the skill of a seasoned half-back to set up Denan Kemp for a superb try as Brisbane took an 8-0 half-time lead over Cronulla at Lang Park this evening.[MORE]
N Qld measles outbreak under control: health experts
Health experts in North Queensland say an outbreak of measles seems to have been contained. [MORE]
Mackay boy considered for bravery award
A seven-year-old north Queensland boy is being considered for a bravery award after calmly calling for help when a fire broke out in his house on Thursday night.[MORE]
MP threatens 'serious action' over petrol prices
The Minister Assisting the Premier in north Queensland has threatened to take petrol companies to the Federal Petrol Commissioner if prices in Townsville are not immediately reduced.[MORE]
Defeat not an option for slipping Eels
Eels half-back Brett Finch says Parramatta is not playing anywhere near good enough to take the lowly North Queensland lightly in their round 20 clash tonight.[MORE]
V8 Supercars race planning starts in Townsville
The detailed planning for next year's V8 Supercars race in Townsville has begun, with officials inspecting key sites late yesterday.[MORE]
Football Qld welcomes provisional A-league licence
Football Queensland says the implementation of an A-League team in Townsville will give talented young soccer players in the state's north more opportunities to further their careers.[MORE]
Deluge predicted to ease across south-east Qld
The steady rain that drenched most of south-east Queensland is expected to ease later today.[MORE]
N Qld gets nod for A-League expansion
The A-League is set to expand to 10 teams for the 2009-2010 season with a north Queensland team receiving provisional admission to the competition, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said.[MORE]
Trial planting of GM bananas to begin in N Qld
Planting for Australia's first trial of genetically modified bananas will begin later this year in north Queensland. [MORE]
Record July rainfall on Qld coast
There have been record falls of rain along the Queensland coast in the past 24 hours.[MORE]
Rainfall record broken in Charters Towers
Charters Towers has broken its July rainfall record with over 144 millimetres recorded at 6:00am AEST on Thursday.[MORE]
Whitsunday council rates up by 7 per cent
The Whitsunday Regional Council's first Budget has delivered an average rates hike of 7 per cent.[MORE]
Scientists concerned about flood consequences
Researchers have found more agricultural chemicals in the freshwater run off from the Burdekin river.[MORE]
Gale force winds blow up Qld coast
Boats are likely to remain in port today because of the gale and strong wind warning for much of the Qld coast.[MORE]
Gale force winds intensify along Qld coast
Strong winds and high seas are intensifying along the Queensland coast.[MORE]
Webb pushing for early return
North Queensland Cowboys forward Carl Webb could return from injury to help his struggling team take on the Eels at Parramatta stadium on Friday night. [MORE]
Wild winds whip up Qld coastline
Strong winds and high seas are battering the Queensland coastline.[MORE]
Mayor says $60m Indigenous housing plan 'a waste of dollars'
Queensland Housing Minister Robert Schwarten has welcomed a $60 million Commonwealth initiative to improve housing in the state's Indigenous communities. [MORE]
Regional passenger numbers increasing in Qld: QAL
The company that owns some of Queensland's major airports says business is growing.[MORE]
Fish Farming could ensure seafood market longevity
A Townsville aquaculture expert claims fish farming must be embraced to ensure the future of Australia's seafood market. [MORE]
Charters Towers saleyard to close
Wet weather combined with the threat of a transport strike have forced the Charters Towers Regional Council to close the saleyards.[MORE]
Renting in Townsville becoming more expensive
The cost of renting a house in Townsville has increased by more than 20 per cent in two years.[MORE]
Townsville residents most generous in Australia: Salvos
The Salvation Army has declared the people of Townsville the most generous in Australia. [MORE]
