Teen’s bid to walk again after being crushed by fridge
A brave 17yo apprentice remains ‘determined’ to walk again after he was crushed by a fridge during a workplace accident that left him with no feeling in his lower body. Here’s how you can help.
A brave 17yo apprentice remains ‘determined’ to walk again after he was crushed by a fridge during a workplace accident that left him with no feeling in his lower body. Here’s how you can help.
Purdue enjoyed an unbelievable debut on Sunday, going toe-to-toe with a 300-game NRL veteran and coming away with a victory against all odds. Read the inside story on his stunning first game.
A woman has pleaded not guilty on day one of a trial where it’s alleged she murdered her friend in a Townsville unit after discovering the victim had been messaging her boyfriend, with the man also pleading not guilty to helping her avoid police.
An exciting new sports bar and bistro has opened at Townsville’s Twin City Hotel, one of the largest pubs in Australia. See what’s coming next.
Three boys — aged 12, 14 and 15 — have been arrested after a spate of break-ins and stolen car ram raids rocked residents in Mount Isa overnight. Here’s the latest.
A senior forensic scientist has testified she is confident her report on eight DNA samples taken from the body of slain Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley and from wood found nearby is accurate.
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DEAN RITCHIE has analysed the form of every NSW and Queensland player for Game 1 of the series for a definitive player rankings list. HAVE YOUR SAY.
A 19-year-old man from Palm Island has been charged over an alleged stabbing that took place near a licenced venue in South Townsville. Here’s the latest.
North Queenslanders can bank on largely dry and warmer temperatures over the peak winter tourism season but are in for a shock this weekend.
Explore the Ocean Sentinels and hear from experts in conservation and marine science in an exclusive tour. DETAILS >
Mayor Troy Thompson will be paid even if he is asked to stand aside while investigations into his conduct are completed. LATEST
Ulysses Dancers will be dancing to celebrate and remember the life of a former treasured colleague in this year’s annual performance. Read the touching tribute.
These five tips can help prevent a wasted inheritance as trillions of dollars pass from baby boomers to younger generations.
When it comes to native title claims, many are firmly opposed to giving a minority special rights which could impact others. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
A man was critically injured in a quad-bike accident at Northern Beaches in Townsville overnight.
Police have found two children who went missing from the Tablelands last week, sparking a police search.
Police sacked for not complying with Covid-19 vaccine mandates have taken their cases to court, asked to be reinstated or in some cases are back at work.
The life of Queensland’s ‘girl in the cupboard’ Natasha Ryan has come to a tragic end after she was found dead on a golf course. Some locals say she should be remembered for the person she became, not her past. A TIMELINE OF TRAGEDY
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Townsville on June 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday.
In dystopian Mad Max-like scenes, rampaging teens in two vehicles chased down and rammed a ute, causing the vehicle containing four young men to roll in Townsville.
Speeding fines and demerit points have the potential to cause a driver major financial strife. Here’s what you need to know.
Flying at the front of the plane is becoming more affordable as pre-pandemic international capacity returns, demand from cashed-up travellers eases and the leisure boom settles.
The proportion of Australians who are struggling to make their debt repayments is likely to shock many people.
The evil online scammer at the centre of a tragic sextortion plot that led a teenager to suicide was from NSW, not Nigeria, and only got six months in jail, says Scott Pape.
Wilmar has sacked a worker amid what it alleges are wider acts of alleged intimidation, bullying and vandalism during ongoing industrial action over pay.
Aussie rock band Grinspoon has announced an exciting regional tour stopping into unlikely NQ locations like Bowen, Home Hill, and Ingham, along with Townsville.
A farmer is believed to have made the heartbreaking discovery of the body of his son, who died in a horror quad bike accident on a rural Burdekin property some time before.
The Australian Workers Union has announced additional strike action against Australia’s largest raw sugar company as industrial relations deteriorate further.
Could this be one of the oldest time capsules in Australia? Jan Robinson certainly thinks so after she rediscovered it under a Charters Towers museum – but she can’t dig it up just yet.
Operations at a key mine in North West Queensland have recommenced after they were suspended due to a workplace accident. Here are the details.
A woman has died in tragic circumstances in a vehicle crash on a rural property north of Townsville, with forensic officers now investigating.
North Queensland scientists are exploring ways to help an endangered species of flying fox survive severe heatwaves.
Police have charged a man following the bus crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Tia Cameron in Brisbane’s CBD earlier this year.
Spectacular drone footage by park rangers has captured a sinkhole, or landslip, happening at Inskip Point after another one earlier this year caught campers’ attention.
Fire crews have been called to a blaze in a house on a Moreton Bay island this afternoon.
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.
A significant majority of voters now support the concept of nuclear power in Australia – but there are some surprising details about who’s in favour, and who’s not.
A former student from Melbourne’s elite St Kevin’s school is the target of a massive money laundering investigation. Now, his alleged associate can be named.
Mexico has elected its first female and Jewish president in a landmark vote. It comes as more than 36 people vying for public office have been killed since last year.
A devastated mother has slammed Meta after her teenage daughter was hounded to her death by heartless social media bullies.
Longevity in organisations is rarer than you think. Here are some of the habits of healthy old companies.
The Tex Mex upstart says it has cracked the secret sauce for success but with shares set to be more expensive than Domino’s, will investors get bang for their big bucks?
Two key Townsville projects were recognised for their innovative designs at The Australian Institute of Architects awards. See why.
See the latest auction and sales results in Townsville for last week.
Brisbane-based entrepreneur Paul Darrouzet has listed his luxury family estate complete with indoor basketball court, 12-car showroom, two pools and more.
Security experts are warning families to take heed of a rise in break-ins across hotspot suburbs amid surprising findings that one in three Aussies still hide a spare key outside their home.
King Charles is threatening to cut ties completely with his brother Prince Andrew, as ‘the siege of Royal Lodge’ reaches breaking point.
Bridgerton Part 2 is one of the hottest shows right now, along with House of Dragon, the mighty Game of Thrones prequel. These are the top series and movies to stream on Netflix, Binge and more right now.
Cold Chisel is offering a $10,000 reward to help them solve a decades-old mystery. See how you can help the band ahead of their 50th anniversary tour as more shows have been locked in.
Former MasterChef judge Melissa Leong has revealed how her new role on an Aussie TV show affected her life.
The Garfield Movie attempts something new before losing its way, while JLo struggles with AI in sci-fi with more action than science, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Mareeba State High coach Clinton Cifuentes has made it clear, his charges have five shots left to change their lives forever. Find out why the school won’t play in the Payne Cup finals.
‘Both teams lift for this, it gets a little bit emotional.’ Get ready for the latest instalment of the biggest rivalry in North Queensland schoolboys rugby league. Catch LIVE action on Thursday.
Townsville’s best gym is going from strength to strength, announcing exciting new moves to muscle in on the fitness and wellness market in Brisbane.
We’ve taken a look at each men’s and women’s team to unearth the brightest gems in FQPL Northern. Read more about some of Townsville’s most underrated Premier League footballers.
No. 1 draft pick contender Jagga Smith had a huge 50 disposals in the Talent League last weekend, etching his name into the record books. But, as he explains, the performance taught him a bigger lesson.
The North Queensland fan-favourite will remain at the Cowboys until at least the end of the 2027 season. Find out what he told his manager to make sure the deal would get done.
The first half certainly didn’t go to script, but Ignatius Park hit their stride in the second 30 minutes to reel in Trinity Bay and win their opening Aaron Payne Cup game. Relive all the action.
Townsville welcomed back one of Australia’s favourite daughters as Missy Higgins brought her runaway Second Act Tour for an intimate night of music at the Townsville Civic Theatre on Sunday evening.
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.
An ADF judge has slammed a lack of action by the Australia’s armed force which has resulted in hundreds of military personnel convicted of serious crimes walking free with clean records.
The Chief of Army has reiterated the importance of 3rd Brigades shift to amphibious operations in the wake of the PNG landslide. Read why Townsville’s unique location offers so much to the ADF.
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.
Cocaine Inc. — a new podcast series from True Crime Australia and the UK’s The Times and Sunday Times, examines the global drug business.
The family of a young scientist shot dead while working at a crayfish farm say they lost their “last ray of hope” after an inquest failed to result in charges against two people named by a coroner.
A former Top Gear host has blamed “misinformation” for plummeting EV sales, claiming consumer demand is “being held back by myths”.
This high-riding off-road machine is capable of extraordinary adventures without charging an extraordinary price.
Townsville-based label Kamara Swimwear has been named a finalist in the Clean + Conscious Awards.
Stunning fashion, good company and local racing was in plentiful supply when St Patrick’s College held its inaugural race day at Cluden Park.
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.
