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Study shows hot leaves can’t catch carbon from the air. It’s bad news for rainforests – and Earth

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest – a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green.

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Purdue in three-way battle to play halfback for Cowboys

North Queensland young gun Jaxon Purdue wants to partner Tom Dearden in the halves this year, while his versatility has him in the frame to be in the top 17.

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Luckless Cowboy Luki set to miss 2025 NRL campaign

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is set to miss the entire 2025 NRL season after going down with another long-term injury.

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Price is right as Cowboys sign Bateman until 2026

North Queensland have signed forward John Bateman until the end of 2026 after he was released by Wests Tigers, who will contribute to his two-year contract.

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NRL convert among Australia's latest NFL hopefuls

Newcastle development player and former North Queensland winger Laitia Moceidreke will join Wallaby Jordan Petaia in an international NFL talent camp.

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Return to Cowboys not in Brandon Smith's NRL sights

Sydney Roosters No.9 Brandon Smith wants his future sorted by the time he returns from his ACL rupture, but a swap deal to North Queensland is not preferred.

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Cowboys sign Jaxson Paulo, 2025 roster spots still open

Former Manly outside back Jaxson Paulo has joined North Queensland on a two-year deal as the Cowboys continue to add depth to their outside back stocks.

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Hynes put alcohol in the bin, next to social media

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has revealed he hasn't touched alcohol for five months, putting it alongside social media on his no-go list for the finals.

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Broncos close on minor premiership, Knights in top four

Brisbane have smashed St George Illawarra to close in on a fifth NRLW premiership, while Newcastle secured a finals berth by sweeping aside North Queensland.

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Cowboys aim to shake 'middle-of-the-road' team tag

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says his side must find it within themselves to reduce the gap between their best and worst performances in 2025.

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Finals exit sums up ebbs and flows of Cowboys' season

North Queensland's 2024 NRL season is over following a frustrating loss to Cronulla which provided a snapshot of their campaign.

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Trindall writes redemption script in Sharks' finals win

Cronulla will meet Penrith in an NRL preliminary final after a 26-18 win over North Queensland.

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Fitzgibbon desperate to end Sharks' poor finals run

Cronulla are out to snap a seven-game finals losing streak when they host North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.

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How Sharks coach Fitzgibbon explains Hynes criticism

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has weighed in on recent calls to oust Nicho Hynes from the halves for the NRL semi-final against North Queensland.

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McIntyre does late grandad proud in super Cowboys year

North Queensland forward Sam McIntyre had a tough start to 2024 when he lost his grandfather, but the support and faith of coach Todd Payten helped him through.

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Cowboys' prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline

North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.

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Cronulla out to make Nicho Hynes' critics 'shut up'

Ahead of their NRL semi-final against North Queensland, Cronulla players have dismissed the latest round of criticism directed at Nicho Hynes.

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Shark eater Taumalolo draws on Cowboys' super 2017 run

North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has an elite record against Cronulla in three finals wins.

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Cotter's call to arms has Cowboys primed for finals run

North Queensland have become the "Cowboys of war'' after an inspirational call to arms before the final-round game against Canterbury changed their focus.

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Slater tips give Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater attacking edge

North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is statistically the most creative force in the NRL after heeding some key lessons from Billy Slater.

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Cronulla face unwanted finals record against Cowboys

Cronulla's nightmare run in finals matches will become the worst of any side in the NRL era if they slump to an eighth straight loss against North Queensland.

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Roosters go top in NRLW and end Cowboys' finals hopes

The Sydney Roosters flew to top spot on the NRLW ladder by beating North Queensland, before Parramatta kept their slim top-four hopes alive.

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Hynes urges NRL to give Sharks home semi-final

Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes would love to play a semi-final against North Queensland at PointsBet Stadium, but the NRL appears to have other ideas.

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Early to bed ... Cowboys' secret to Sydney winning run

North Queensland have found ways to win their past four games in Sydney and won't be daunted by another journey in the knockout final against Cronulla.

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Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season

North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.

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