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Conditions won't dampen NSW spirits in women's decider

NSW struggled to adapt to wet conditions in the second women's State of Origin match and more rain is forecast on the night of the decider.

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NSW unchanged for women's Origin decider

Kylie Hilder has stuck solid with the team that lost game two as NSW prepare to head to Townsville with the women's State of Origin series on the line.

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Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

A Somali refugee in Townsville is leading the way in educating newly arrived groups about disaster resilience preparing for Queensland's summer cyclone season.

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The Townsville Redemption: Sky Blues eye Origin III

NSW will head to Townsville for the women's State of Origin decider with memories of last year's second interstate game still fresh in their memories.

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Townsville councillors pass no-confidence motion in embattled mayor Troy Thompson

Thompson is now seeking a leave of absence as council calls for his resignation after he admitted making false claims about his military history

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Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

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Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

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Troy Thompson refuses to resign as Townsville mayor over false military service claims

Townsville’s 10 councillors join Queensland premier in calling for mayor to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military history

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Townsville mayor Troy Thompson’s military service claims under investigation by powerful corruption watchdog

New mayor’s claims about his army history referred to Crime and Corruption Commission by local government body

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Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

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'Violent scene': murder charge after man stabbed

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after being accused of stabbing a man multiple times in a north Queensland unit.

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Origin fight for NSW nines, Payten backs Dearden recall

NSW hooking contenders Reece Robson and Api Koroisau do battle in Townsville as North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden edges closer to a Queensland recall.

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Youth crime declining thanks to task force, say police

Almost 1200 Queensland kids have been charged with more than 4000 offences in the year since a task force was established targeting youth crime hot spots.

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Bennett shows worth again as Dolphins enter top four

The Dolphins have beaten North Queensland 28-26 to return to the NRL's top four, showing South Sydney again just what the master coach can do for a club.

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Penrith grit repels Cowboys, To'o has blinder in 100th

The Panthers beat North Queensland 26-20 in Townsville in a magnificent defensive effort without the ball as winger Brian To'o shone in his milestone match.

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Cowboys beat Titans to add to Hasler's nightmare start

North Queensland have beaten Gold Coast 35-22 in Townsville, leaving the Titans as the only winless team in the NRL after five rounds.

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Backed by 5G truthers, exiled from One Nation, banned from parliament – now Troy Thompson looks set to be Townsville’s mayor

Controversy surrounds political hopeful leading north Queensland city’s mayoral race with support from conspiracy theory group

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Crocodile captured after wandering into petrol station

A freshwater crocodile has surprised locals by wandering into a north Queensland service station, prompting an unusual call to police.

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Perth Lynx douse Townsville Fire to reach WNBL decider

Perth Lynx have toppled defending champions Townsville Fire to advance to the WNBL grand final, where they will meet the Southside Flyers or Melbourne Boomers.

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Indigenous grit their way to All-Star win against Maori

The Indigenous All-Stars have relied on their defence to beat their Maori opponents 22-14 in Townsville.

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Chapman double helps Indigenous women post massive win

The Indigenous women have smashed their Maori opponents 26-4 to win the annual All-Stars clash in Townsville.

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Latrell Mitchell to captain Indigenous All Stars

Latrell Mitchell says he is honoured to captain the Indigenous All Stars side for the first time ahead of the clash with the Maori All Stars in Townsville.

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Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel

Australia's first sustainable aviation facility could be established in north Queensland to turn sugarcane by-products into low-carbon fuel.

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Latrell, Hammer named for Townsville All Stars clash

Strong squads headlined by Latrell Mitchell and Joseph Tapine have been named for the NRL All Stars' return to Townsville.

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Cyclone set for 'last hurrah' as another threat looms

Queensland is set to farewell ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily after a long week of heavy rain and damaging winds as another threat looms off the coast.

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