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Woods inspired by coach who made 'dream come true'

Courtney Woods has declared Townsville coach Shannon Seebohm as one of the best the WNBL has seen after the Fire won the championship in Perth.

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Toddler inspiring Ciabattoni's quest for WNBL glory

Alex Ciabattoni says a three-year-old has inspired her to reach new highs while Miela Sowah wants to end her old side's quest for a first WNBL ring since 1992.

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'X Factor': Seebohm backs substitute for grand final

Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm believes Lucy Olsen could be the defining player in the WNBL grand final as his side prepares to face the Perth Lynx.

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Rocci braces for 'war' in win-and-in semi-final clash

Opal Maddy Rocci believes Southside Melbourne can upset Townsville to make the WNBL grand final, while Alicia Froling discusses how she found a new gear.

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Flyers square WNBL semi-final series after dousing Fire

Humiliated in Game 1, the Southside Flyers engineered a 48-point turnaround to trounce hot-favourites Townsville Fire by 20 in Game 2 to force a decider.

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How the Fire fought back to maintain their title-charge

Townsville's Abbey Ellis has explained how the loss of star defender Lauren Cox threatened to derail their WNBL title campaign and how they fought back.

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Authorities seek to remove from social media image of foetus being circulated by Australian anti-abortion activists

Photograph, first published by anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe, purportedly taken at Townsville hospital

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Townsville hospital investigates after South Australian anti-abortion activist posts image of aborted foetus

Joanna Howe claims a ‘whistleblower’ sent her the image, which was taken inside the hospital’s room for grieving parents

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Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations

Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong

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Birthday girl Froling stars as Fire beat Capitals

Townsville Fire have celebrated Alicia Froling's 30th birthday with a dominant 16-point victory over Canberra, giving them an excellent chance to finish top.

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Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Abbey Ellis played a starring role as the Townsville Fire survived an almighty scare from the Flyers to keep their top-spot hopes intact in the WNBL.

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Townsville catch fire late to edge past Capitals

Townsville captain Courtney Woods has scored 20 points to lead her side to a hard-fought nine-point win over the UC Capitals at Perth's HoopsFest.

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Thousands without power, roads cut as cyclone hits

Residents in Australia's far north are bracing for torrential rain and flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues its march across the state.

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Geelong stun Townsville to snap nine-game losing streak

The last-placed Geelong Venom have produced a major upset by defeating title favourites Townsville Fire as Mackenzie Holmes and Shyla Heal hit top gear.

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Fire burn through Lightning to start year on a high

A battered Townsville Fire have re-entered the winners' circle after dismantling the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL.

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Queensland braces for days of heavy rain as BoM issues flood warnings for parts of state

Livestock at risk as some areas expected to receive up to 500mm in the coming week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology

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The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge

The Townsville Fire will host Bendigo in a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle on New Year's Eve, but the Perth Lynx are also in the thick of the title fight.

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Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames

The battle of the Froling sisters was a highlight as Townsville overcame a 13-point deficit to post a five-point win over the Sydney Flames.

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Fire return to winners' circle, quelling Flames

The Townsville Fire have produced a dominant second-half performance to extend the Sydney Flames lean start to the WNBL season.

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Former Townsville mayor claimed to have epilepsy in endorsement of wellness bracelet sold by business linked to his partner

Exclusive: Queensland corruption body investigation into Troy Thompson found ‘no direct evidence’ to support claims he was diagnosed with the condition

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Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

The Perth Lynx have ended the seven game unbeaten run of the Townsville Fire, mixing style with substance to impact the top of the WNBL ladder.

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Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.

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'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

The Townsville Fire have spoiled another Cayla George milestone, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers to cement their position on top of the WNBL.

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Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

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Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal

A scandal surrounding false statements by a candidate then elected mayor have prompted a move to close loopholes and discover the truth about aspiring leaders.

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