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North Queensland feels brunt of new home construction slump

Growing uncertainty over inflation, rising interest rates and changes to the building code have been blamed for North Queensland having the worst dip in new housing builds across the state.

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North Queensland edges Newcastle 18-16 in Kalyn Ponga's NRL return, Cronulla enjoys 33-20 win over Canterbury

Kalyn Ponga's much-anticipated return is not enough to get Newcastle over the line in its 18-16 loss to North Queensland, while Cronulla moves into the top four after defeating Canterbury 33-20.

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Qld police brass back officers involved in fatal Townsville shooting

Senior Queensland police are confident officers involved in the shooting death of a man in Townsville acted appropriately.

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Probe under way after man shot dead by police

The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.

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Police say officers 'acted appropriately' when man shot in Townsville suburb

The man was allegedly holding knives when he approached officers and was fatally shot by police, with the incident captured on body-worn cameras.

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Queensland police fatally shoot man in Townsville

Officers were called to Bel Air Avenue in the suburb of Kirwan at 4:40 this afternoon.

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Supercars introduces LED windscreen panels

The series has flirted with LED numbers for some time, having trailed the concept on the side windows during the Townsville event back in 2019.

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Queensland digital licences rollout in Townsville after delays

After delays caused by cybersecurity concerns, the Queensland government is finally rolling out digital licences with a staggered trial approach.

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Labor announces $163m for Australian Institute of Marine Science facility in Townsville

Scientists at a Townsville facility built in the 1970s say their work is in high demand but they have "kind of reached the limits" of what can be achieved in their dilapidated base.

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Record-breaking rain halts sugarcane planting as regions drenched with 61mm in 30 minutes

Severe thunderstorms drench parts of regional Queensland where sugarcane planting is underway, setting some farmers back by weeks.

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Townsville wooden ferry MV Beth enshrined in national maritime history

Curators at a museum that bought a humble 1950s ferry for $1 believe MV Beth could be one of the last of her kind in north Queensland.

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Unemployment is at a 50-year low but jobseekers are being urged to avoid complacency

An employment specialist says widespread workforce shortages are driving complacency among job applicants, who aren't marketing themselves well to employers.

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French navy ship LHD Dixmude arrives in Townsville on mission through Indo-Pacific

The LHD Dixmude is on its first visit to Australia as part of Mission Jeanne d'Arc 2023, as the country works to increase its presence in the hotly contested Indo-Pacific.

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New stop and search powers uncover knives at train stop

Three of the six knives found during a Queensland Police operation over the Easter weekend were detected at public transport stops in Brisbane and Townsville.

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Barefoot luxury in Townsville North Queensland

In the Townsville North Queensland region, visitors can expect luxury resorts and laidback pubs, chef-hatted restaurants and casual cafes, boutique shops and quirky market stalls.

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Townsville fast becoming a place for foodies

The north Queensland region’s has seen it become a place for foodies to take seriously. But it’s not only fine dining – Townsville has a diverse mix of cafes, bars and take-away options.

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More staff, funding allocated to Townsville maternal unit after damning review

The only public high-risk maternity service in regional Queensland will be allocated more staff and funding to respond to delays.

ABC News

South Sydney defeats Manly 13-12 in NRL golden-point thriller, North Queensland triumphs 24-12 over Gold Coast

On the night they paid respect to club great John Sattler, the Rabbitohs defeat the Sea Eagles 13-12 on the back of a Lachlan Ilias field goal in extra time, while North Queensland celebrates a 24-12 victory over Gold Coast.

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Fire smash Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker

Shyla Heal and Tianna Hawkins have led a scoring spree for Townsville as the Fire blew the Southside Flyers away in Game 1 of the WNBL grand final series

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Warriors dominate Cowboys, end NRL slide on Aussie soil

The Warriors have gone to Townsville and taken down the Cowboys with a comprehensive 26-12 NRL win in sweltering conditions.

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More than 95% of north Queensland children on internal police ‘blacklist’ are Indigenous

Exclusive: repeat offender index has become a ‘dangerous blacklist’ in what local elders say leads to racial profiling

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WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series

Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak.

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Queensland Police lose stun grenade in Townsville suburb after siege, issue public warning

A sound-and-flash grenade that has the "capacity to injure" is missing in a Townsville suburb after being lost by Queensland Police's tactical squad.

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Stun grenade lost by police in suburban street in Qld

Queensland police have revealed they've lost a stun grenade, which could cause an injury to people, four days after a fatal siege in Townsville.

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Rookie fullbacks add twist to Townsville NRL clash

Two Queensland Cup products will realise an NRL dream as rival rookie fullbacks when North Queensland play the Warriors.

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