We’re home to some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world so judging which one is best is no easy job. TripAdvisor has analysed millions of reviews to release its best beaches in ...

Lifeguards are not allowing people to enter the water at the nets at the Rockpool and Stand Park. Townsville lifeguard supervisor Russell Blanchard said there had been multiple confirmed sightings ...

Wildlife rescuers have expressed their dismay over the gruesome deaths of a dugong and large turtle in the space of a week in Townsville waters. The turtle was found decapitated on the beach at The ...

Stinger nets will be rolled out at Townsville beaches this week as the hot weather sets in. Here’s where you can go swimming this week. Nets at Balgal Beach, The Strand, Magnetic Island and Pallarenda ...

A Surf Life Saving Queensland spokesman said the beaches were opened to the public about 12.50pm. The spokesman said reports estimated the shark to be about 1-1.5 metres long, with sightings happening ...

Emergency services were called to the stinger net on The Strand, near the jetty, to reports of a near drowning. Paramedics arrived to find a 45-year-old woman, conscious but in a serious condition. A ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Townsville. Followed categories will be added to My News. Surf Life Saving Queensland Townsville lifeguard supervisor Russell Blanchard said lifeguards had been ...

Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter, said the vital piece of infrastructure not having money allocated in the last budget was a worry. Former KAP member Nick Dametto had campaigned for the upgrades ...

Surf Life Saving Queensland Townsville lifeguard supervisor Russell Blanchard said lifeguards had been catching box jellyfish during sweeps at Pallarenda, The Strand and Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic ...