‘A knife’s edge’: One councillor needed to stop Strand parking meters

Email The controversial paid parking rollout across Townsville will be debated in chambers again after councillors heard from frustrated business people in a private meeting. Will one councillor change their mind to see a pause on the plan? GET THE LATEST

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PM Edition ‘A knife’s edge’: One councillor needed to stop Strand parking meters The controversial paid parking rollout across Townsville will be debated in chambers again after councillors heard from frustrated business people in a private meeting. Will one co... READ MORE   How ‘incredibly strong’ couple are helping others after losing baby An Ingham couple has turned their heartbreaking loss into a beacon of hope for others by raising thousands of dollars for Townsville University Hospital’s neonatal unit in memory o... READ MORE   MP vows to ‘keep pushing’ amid lengthy road work delays Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has vowed to keep the pressure on as key road projects in his electorate, including long-overdue upgrades to the Bruce Highway, face more delays. READ MORE   Sacked Cowboys assistant coach faces court for drink driving Former Cowboys assistant coach James Maloney stood alone in court today, facing a drink driving charge after being stopped at an RBT in Townsville last month. Here are the details.... READ MORE   Beer garden, brewery and a new name for historic NQ pub At 137 years old, Charters Towers’ iconic Court House Hotel is getting a fresh new look, complete with live music, a beer garden, and its very own craft brewery. See what else is c... READ MORE   Pedal to the metal: Three more years of Supercars locked in for Townsville The city has officially been given the green light to host the NTI Townsville 500 Supercars event for the next three years. READ MORE   New army vehicles deploy bridges in minutes, clear minefields A new fleet of combat engineering vehicles are set to arrive in Townsville early next year as sappers familiarise themselves with the machines in America. Read how they will enhanc... READ MORE   Freaky monster of the deep hauled in by Top End fishermen As if massive crocs, painful stingers and hungry sharks weren’t enough reason to keep out of the water up north, a fourth reason can be added to the list. Check out this photo. READ MORE   Seven-year-old denied passport because of his name “I can understand if an adult changes their name for a ‘stunt,’ but this is not the case for a child from birth.” READ MORE   Man banned from Topgolf after stunt goes viral A man has been banned from Topgolf after he was tackled by security during a daring stunt at the Gold Coast golfing attraction. Watch the video READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.