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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.

Motorsport

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.

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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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Supercars teams stranded by travel chaos

A number of Melbourne-based Supercars teams have been stranded at home ahead of the Townsville 500 after their flight was cancelled this evening.

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Grove Racing retains Indigenous livery

Grove Racing is the latest team to confirm that it will retain its Indigenous livery for this weekend's Townsville 500.

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COVID-19 restrictions ease onshore but seafarers off Queensland's coast remain stuck aboard ships

Queensland is removing the last of its COVID restrictions, but just offshore seafarers remain stuck aboard cargo ships despite spending many months at sea.

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Cowboys beat Broncos, record Qld sweep

North Queensland have recorded their first ever 4-0 NRL season sweep over state opposition, scoring a comprehensive 40-26 win over Brisbane in Townsville.

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Townsville cyclist Allan Jefferson wins the Race Across America

After spending up to 22 hours a day on his bike, Queensland's Allan Jefferson claimed victory in the gruelling 5,000 kilometre Race Across America — but it was no smooth ride.

Motorsport

Indigenous liveries to return in Townsville

A number of Supercars teams will carry their Indigenous liveries over to next week's Townsville 500.

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Historic abuse that 'destroyed' lives recalled for Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hearings in Townsville

Defence Abuse Response Taskforce leader tells commission of more than 2,400 complaints received, some involving instances of rape and bashings as well as how its scope was too limited and often faced obstacles.

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears of barracks life — including assaults and bullying — in Townsville

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is told of month-long wait times for access to mental health professionals and fears that presenting with mental health issues will hinder careers.

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