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North Queensland MP Les Walker apologises for gifting book Forensics for Dummies at police memorial

North Queensland MP Les Walker has apologised for the gaffe, which he has blamed on a staffer.

ABC News

Braedyn Crowley primed for second chance after stellar NPL season

Braedyn Crowley still believes an opportunity could come to get back to the A-League. And after an amazing 28 goals, five hat-tricks, a sweep of NPL awards and a premiership with Maitland this year, the 26-year-old striker is sure he's better prepared to take any chance. Crowley capped a remarkable…

Newcastle Herald

Authorities slam 'disgusting' illegal dumping as rubbish piles up in Townsville

A barnacle-covered car, fridges, nappies and drug paraphernalia are among the items recovered by rangers and volunteers at an environmental reserve in North Queensland.

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Teitzel believes Knights can claim 'back to back' NRLW premierships

The Townsville product is expected to attract interest from incoming NRLW club North Queensland.

Newcastle Herald

Crowding in Townsville's youth detention centre sees children detained in adult watchhouses

The Children's Court of Queensland has heard a teenage girl was detained in an adult watchhouse due to crowding in a youth detention facility.

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Court crisis forces Townsville Basketball to reject hundreds of eager players

With the bronze medal success of the Australian men's and women's basketball teams on the world stage, Townsville Basketball has become so popular it has been forced to turn hundreds away due to a lack of available courts.

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Paedophile who worked at Townsville childcare centre sentenced for sexual abuse of nephew and son

The man, already behind bars for his offending, will spend another nine years in prison for what the judge described as "depraved and degrading" crimes.

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Brisbane mayor calls for a daylight saving trial in Queensland 30 years after state's last referendum

The start of daylight saving for most states has again shown the north/south divide in Queensland, with the Townsville mayor saying it would not be worth it for northern regions.

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Andrew 'Roy' Symonds Grandstand unveiled at Townsville's Riverway Stadium

The legacy of cricketing great Andrew Symonds will live on in north Queensland with a stadium named in his honour. His 10yo daughter says "it feels like he's going to be loved from every direction".

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6 Things To Do In Townsville That Prove It Should Be At The Top Of Your Domestic Travel List

BRB, heading up north.

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Cowboys more than just a one-town club

When the Cowboys run out in the preliminary final against the Eels before a sell-out home crowd on Friday, they will do so for more than the 25,000 present.

AAP

Former Cancer Council ambassador Amanda Power charged with fraud

Former Cancer Council ambassador Amanda Power, from Townsville, is charged with nine counts of fraud after she allegedly faked a cancer diagnosis to secure thousands of dollars from the community.

ABC News

Heat increases on Eels as Opacic doubtful

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has backed Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Junior Paulo to play close to an hour each in the heat of the Townsville preliminary final.

AAP

Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels NRL tickets to Townsville preliminary final in high demand

Tickets to the hotly anticipated NRL preliminary final between the Cowboys and Eels go on sale this morning, but fans say securing a seat will be a challenge as accommodation across Townsville sells out.

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Pilot dead after plane crash in bushland south of Townsville

The alarm was raised when the aircraft did not reach its destination this morning. The man was the sole occupant of the plane.

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Townsville's heritage-listed Queens or 'Greasy' Building set for restoration by new owners

A heritage-listed building which has long sat dormant in the heart of Townsville will get a new lease on life — but the local developers face a big task.

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Aust quicks skittle Zimbabwe in second ODI

Mitchell Starc took the first three Zimbabwe wickets as Australia's seamers tormented a struggling batting line-up and bowled the tourists out for just 96.

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Australia records eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe to claim ODI series in Townsville

Chasing a paltry 97 for victory, Australia cruises to an eight-wicket win in the second match of the series in Townsville.

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Free of 'Mr. Fix It' tag, Steve Smith eyes T20 World Cup spot

TOWNSVILLE: Veteran Steve Smith is enjoying his revamped batting role and believes he can play a part in Australia's title defence at the T20 World Cup to be held at home later this year, if he continues in the same vein.

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Queensland government under pressure to expand Gotterson inquiry to examine casinos statewide

Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says Queensland must be "dragged kicking and screaming" into broadening its casino inquiry to look at all operators in the state.

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Touching tribute to Andrew Symonds at ODI in Townsville as his kids carry the drinks

With his nickname, "Roy", and test number emblazoned on the field, Andrew Symonds is remembered by the Australian side, fans and his loved ones in the city he settled down in after retiring from the game.

ABC News

Australia records five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first ODI in Townsville

A five-wicket haul to Cameron Green and David Warner's half-century helps Australia defeat Zimbabwe in the opening match of their ODI series.

AAP

Aussies name strong side for opening ODI

Australia have named a near full-strength side to take on Zimbabwe in their opening ODI in Townsville.

ABC News

Ink in the Lines exhibition showcases military tattoos and stories of service life

Striking photographs from the Australian War Memorial are highlighting the "unofficial" military history that hides in plain sight.

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Police DV officer told woman 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' a day before her husband died, inquest hears

A Townsville inquest hears Queensland police are entering the job woefully unprepared for domestic and family violence matters, but that training is aiming to improve the situation in north Queensland.

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