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NRL defends North Queensland Cowboys' controversial win after escort penalty breaks Wests Tigers hearts

With Wests Tigers officials reportedly considering legal options, the NRL insists the correct process was followed, ahead of a full review on Monday of The Bunker call that gifted North Queensland victory as time ran out in Townsville.

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Former Townsville Grammar School teacher Samuel Blanch charged with producing child exploitation material

Police allege the former Townsville Grammar School director of music produced and distributed fantasy-based audio recordings of child exploitation material.

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Cultural awareness gaps, Qld DV probe told

An inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard there are cross-cultural gaps that need addressing in rural and remote communities.

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Dangerous dog law reform sought by councils as attacks soar in Townsville

Lyndsay Marriner's walk around the block ended in a three-night hospital stay after he was mauled by two dogs. It is a trend authorities fear will cost someone their life.

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Cronulla defeat depleted Cowboys in NRL

Cronulla's impressive NRL mid-season form has continued with a hard-earned 26-12 win over North Queensland in Townsville.

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Crucial Bunker call cruels Cowboys in loss to Sharks, Eels cruise to win over Warriors

North Queensland's top four showdown with Cronulla was marred by a shocking Bunker call that cost the Cowboys dearly.

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Mother charged with grievous bodily harm after baby girl critically injured in Townsville

The 22-year-old was arrested this afternoon and charged with grievous bodily harm after a lengthy investigation.

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Porsche drama prompts rule change

Motorsport Australia has moved to change its Circuit Race Standing Regulations off the back of the Carrera Cup drama in Townsville.

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Heritage-listed Australian Institute of Tropical Medicine for sale as luxury home in Townsville

Some of the world's most expensive medical research was carried out within the walls of this heritage-listed property in Townsville.

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Drama in van Gisbergen Supercars double

Shane van Gisbergen has posted consecutive Supercars wins in Townsville after a drama-charged finish to the second race at Reid Park.

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Guru Dudu silent disco walking tours challenge comfort zones in Townsville

Part silent disco, part flash mob, the not-so-quiet tours push people out of their comfort zones — and participants aren't afraid to make a fool of themselves.

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Townsville Supercars: Davison takes provisional pole

Will Davison edged teammate Anton De Pasquale to score provisional pole for today's second leg of the Townsville 500.

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Suspected broken leg, punctured lung for Porsche driver

Carrera Cup Australia driver Tony Quinn has a suspected broken leg and punctured lung after a frightening crash in Townsville earlier today.

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Van Gisbergen secures Townsville V8 pole

Supercars championship leader Shane van Gisbergen has secured his fourth pole of the year to start Saturday's race in Townsville from the front row.

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Townsville Supercars: Van Gisbergen takes pole by 0.004s

Shane van Gisbergen edged Will Davison by 0.004s to claim pole for the first leg of the Townsville 500.

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2022 Supercars Townsville 500 – Start time, how to watch, channel & more

Supercars continues its mid-season winter escape this weekend with its annual trip to Townsville in Far North Queensland.

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Townsville Supercars: Waters scores provisional pole

Cam Waters will run last in the Top 10 Shootout in Townsville after edging Shane van Gisbergen in qualifying.

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Triple Eight to investigate pit box wipeout

Triple Eight will investigate a pair of pit box blunders that wiped out car controller Mark Dutton during Supercars practice in Townsville today.

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Heimgartner fastest in Townsville practice

Andre Heimgartner has produced the fastest time over two practice sessions on the eve of Townsville's opening Supercars race.

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Supercars drivers predict "boring" hard tyre racing

The two Townsville races could be dull affairs until the final stint according to a number of front-running drivers.

Motorsport

Townsville Supercars: Van Gisbergen sets P1 pace

Shane van Gisbergen led the way in the opening Supercars practice session for the Townsville 500.

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Toyota 86 Series driver Madison Dunston prepares for Townsville 500

Madison Dunston’s love of motor racing started when she was seven. Now, the 23-year-old is one of two female drivers hitting the track for the Townsville 500.

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SVG wary of tyres ahead of Townsville 500

V8 Supercars leader Shane Van Gisbergen believes using super soft tyres at the Townsville 500 will throw some spanners in the works over the weekend's races.

Motorsport

2022 Supercars Townsville 500 session times and preview

Supercars continues its Northern Swing this weekend with the Townsville 500.

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Townsville beekeepers plant sunflowers to help keep war in Ukraine on people's minds

Veterinarian and apiarist Dr John Carr escaped Ukraine in the days after Russia invaded the country five months ago. He is now safely home to Townsville and his local beekeepers’ club has come up with a simple way to remind people about the ongoing conflict.

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