The Latest Breaking News from Townsville

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.

Leslie Gordon Sharp — who was once on a list of Australia's most-wanted fugitives — has been sentenced to 11 years behind bars for what the court has been told was one of the largest methylamphetamine busts in North Queensland in recent years.

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.