Apex predators: Our ‘desire to stay alive’ taps into primal fear
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.
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.
Townsville City Councillors made decisions on the North Rail Yards, pipeline upgrades, and supporting V8 Supercars at this week’s meeting.
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.
An application for 14 townhouses, health care services and a pharmacy in Douglas has been denied. See why councillors knocked it back.
While the proposal was approved, a Townsville City councillor was concerned the precinct was increasingly contradicting the planning scheme.
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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.
Queensland universities, and regional university leaders more broadly, have been left off a newly-formed tertiary advisory committee, in what has been described as a “critical oversight”.
All things camping, fishing and caravanning were on display at Reid Park, as the 2024 Townsville Expo kicks off this weekend. DETAILS
A couple who support patients travelling to Townsville for medical care are seeking government help to ensure their housing facilities remain open after they retire.
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.
Queensland’s top table tennis prospect Taleisha Gaeta, 15, will fight for her place on the Australian Olympic team this weekend when she takes on the nation’s best and brightest in Ballarat.
There is a deep-seated ambivalence and in some quarters open hostility to business in this country, writes David Penberthy.
Whether it’s on the car windshield, in the letterbox or stuck to the front door, it seems real fury deserves a personal touch these days.
He may have been disendorsed by the Katter’s Australian Party, but Clynton Hawks is not done with the 2024 state election.
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.
An outside back is in line for his club debut after a Cowboys winger was ruled out of Saturday night’s Magic Round clash with the Rabbitohs. Read the latest team news.
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 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.
Here is a list of matters listed at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday.
A jury has been unable to decide if a Townsville shopping centre stabbing was a matter of self-defence. Read what was heard in court.
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.
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to learn a trade as high training fees and low wages collide, experts warn. See their advice for apprentices struggling to make ends meet.
One crucial sector of Aussies buying property has increased their spend by almost 50 per cent in just the last five years. Here’s why.
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.
A driver who allegedly committed a string of traffic offences while on a return to prison warrant has been warned his rush to plead guilty might make things worse.
Mackay woman Dawn Deakin had only just got home and there was a knock on the door. Suddenly her world would never be the same again. And now she’s fighting to see it doesn’t happen to others.
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.
Cult US rapper Macklemore has worn his heart on his sleeve at a livewire Brisbane concert, preaching gratitude, love, peace and making his views on Palestine clear, while a surprise guest almost stole the show from him.
Shocked residents have told of hearing screams and trying to help a man from “freaking out” after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times by a 17-year-old in an altercation south of Brisbane that has left the man fighting for life.
A Queensland mother has shared her fear over her beautiful baby boy’s future after he was born with his intestines outside of his body, and how this newborn’s incredible spirit has shone as he battles the great odds stacked against him.
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.
Betting on yellow cards has become popular with punters, but the Football Association does not approve. See why.
We know the NDIS is rife with fraud, the taxpayer is losing at least a billion dollars a year there. Now child care has similar issues. Something must change, writes Julie Cross.
The first trucks supplying humanitarian aid to Gaza via a long-awaited new pier have arrived, as Israel’s army finds three more bodies of hostages. Warning: Graphic
The landmark deal, signed by SA Premier Peter Malinauskas, accelerates progress under the AUKUS pact. But he warns ‘time is not on our side’ for preparations to get underway.
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.
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
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.
Giru athlete Ainsley Hooker is gearing up for the Warrior Games in the United States after being selected to represent Australia in a surprisingly wide range of sports. Read her inspiring story.
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.
The FNAE Roos have their first Premier League netball win after an incredible show of resilience and belief. Catch up on all four of Monday’s games and see our Team of the Week.
Defence on its own doesn’t win premierships, but you can’t win games without it. Find out who we think are the top defenders from every Townsville and District Rugby Union club.
AFL athletes are already well known for their incredible fitness, but each team’s cream of the crop are running rings around the opposition. Meet every AFL Townsville club’s fittest players.
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.
This little-known car manufacturer reckons it can be the number one brand in Australia in the near future. This is why they might be right.
Dashcam footage shows the terrifying moment a truck driver was crashed into before having to be rescued from her vehicle dangling from a bridge.
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.
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.
William Shakespeare is having a dramatic effect on Australia’s teaching crisis, improving retention rates, job satisfaction and overall learning.
