Rooftop pools,bars and breweries,a fascinating underwater gallery and Magnetic Island a 20-minute ferry ride away – there’s plenty to see and do in Townsville.
The casino has been charged with breaching the state’s casino regulations after a nine-month probe.
An Australian army brigadier who commands about 3000 soldiers has also detailed hazing incidents and the difficulties in personnel trying to get help for mental health.
Fresh information has prompted a new coronial inquest,which will focus on a fake train ticket,suspicion the veteran’s daughter lied to police,and an alleged confession by his son-in-law.
Townsville loves its new stadium,but the fate of the Cowboys’ old home remains up in the air.
The 27-year-old Townsville man was charged with various offences after the girl died in hospital and a two-year-old was found wandering alone on Saturday.
He was accused of fighting with Stephen Lane,a former independent political candidate,outside a restaurant on July 30.
Brendon Payne,29,was one of two soldiers killed while training in north Queensland. The other is yet to be identified.
A charge of driving without due care and attention against councillor Jenny Hill was dismissed in court on Wednesday.
Townsville is Australia’s largest northern city and rugby league is a religion there. Hosting the State of Origin is very much a big deal.
Buyers and sellers of scalped tickets to next week’s historic State of Origin opener in Queensland’s north have been warned they risk expensive fines.