Townsville

Sprawling cane fields and idyllic coastal towns, Hinchinbrook has it all. Stretching from the northernmost suburbs of Townsville to just south of Tully, the electorate of Hinchinbrook is diverse and prosperous.

A trusted Townsville ­financial planner spent years swindling vulnerable clients, stealing more than $1 million from their retirement savings to fund a boat, car and private school fees.

A Queensland Corrective Services spokesman confirmed Graham Robert Masso, 38, had been taken into custody by police after he escaped the low-security men’s farm at Stuart. The details of where and when he was arrested — and what further charges he may face — are unknown at this stage.

Woolworths has today unveiled its newly upgraded Townsville Regional Distribution Centre (DC) following the completion of a $12 million expansion.

Injury has decimated recent seasons for Blair Morgan, but the Brothers captain has returned to the field at the right time as his side seek to end the reign of Teachers West.

The Townsville product has been in sensational form for the Queensland Firebirds, and that has been recognised with her first selection in the Australian Diamonds squad. While international fixtures will not return until next year,

Women will no longer need to battle cockroaches, water damage and a sinking foundation to get the help they need.

A MAN on the run from the law after fleeing a Townsville correctional centre was behind bars for stealing a register from a pizza shop.

Marco Peters’ side meets Townsville Brothers on Sunday aiming to complete a stunning premiership three-peat. What started in 2018 with an upset victory over the previously infallible Moranbah Miners was mimicked last season in an extra time thriller at BB Print Stadium.

This is a list of today's District Court criminal sittings at Townsville : McGuire; Beatty | Judge Dick S.C. | Court 1 Level D | 8:30 AM | (Mention) DICK, Anthony Vivian | Judge Dick S.C. | Court 1 Level D | 8:30 AM | (Sentence) TAYLOR,