The Latest Breaking News from Townsville

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.

The Townsville product is expected to attract interest from incoming NRLW club North Queensland.

The Children's Court of Queensland has heard a teenage girl was detained in an adult watchhouse due to crowding in a youth detention facility.

With the bronze medal success of the Australian men's and women's basketball teams on the world stage, Townsville Basketball has become so popular it has been forced to turn hundreds away due to a lack of available courts.

The man, already behind bars for his offending, will spend another nine years in prison for what the judge described as "depraved and degrading" crimes.