The Latest Breaking News from Townsville

A coronial inquest into the deaths of four teenagers in a high-speed stolen car crash has heard details of the devastating toll on family members in the wake of the Townsville tragedy.

Police have told an inquest that officers did not engage in a pursuit of a car that slammed into a traffic light pole at more than 100km/h, killing all four teenage passengers.

An Australian-first trial ships 25,000 tonnes of sustainable Queensland raw sugar from Townsville to South Korea, with the product traceable through the entire supply chain.

In Australia's biggest defence city, untold stories of Australia's of military history are still being uncovered.

The Townsville Fire have kicked off their WNBL season with a 36-point victory behind 35 points from Lauren Nicholson and 14 assists from Stephanie Reid

North Queensland residents have been shocked to find hailstones falling in Townsville as a heatwave grips the region.

North Queensland MP Les Walker has apologised for the gaffe, which he has blamed on a staffer.

Braedyn Crowley still believes an opportunity could come to get back to the A-League. And after an amazing 28 goals, five hat-tricks, a sweep of NPL awards and a premiership with Maitland this year, the 26-year-old striker is sure he's better prepared to take any chance. Crowley capped a remarkable…

A barnacle-covered car, fridges, nappies and drug paraphernalia are among the items recovered by rangers and volunteers at an environmental reserve in North Queensland.