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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.

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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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Dancenorth premieres Wayfinder, a post-pandemic celebration of art, music, dance and knitting

One of Australia's leading dance companies has premiered its latest work in Townsville — an epic creative collaboration that Dancenorth intends to tour internationally.

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears of wait for psychiatrist appointments, hazing at Townsville base

Townsville's most senior serving ADF member has acknowledged "frustrations" among Defence personnel in accessing mental health support and ongoing hazing practices at the barracks.

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Thriving Townsville street art scene 'on par' with world's best, says public art researcher

An unlikely North Queensland city is poised to establish itself on the international street art map.

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John Schulte Townsville police siege death inquest sparks call for change

A Townsville woman wants an inquest into her estranged husband's death, which happened during a Christmas Day siege, to spark reform in the way police respond to domestic violence reports.

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Former childcare worker jailed for historical child sex offences committed in Townsville

A man who held a respected position in a Townsville childcare organisation is sentenced to six years' jail for a string of child sex offences dating back to the 1980s and 90s.

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Defence and veteran suicide royal commission to hear from members and support groups in Townsville

Veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force will share their mental health experiences, including what helped them, at hearings for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide in Townsville next week.

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Family in spotlight after Qld man vanished

A re-opened inquest into the fate of a World War II veteran who vanished in 1993 will hear that police say his son-in-law may have been involved.

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Townsville woman Chiquetta Terese Paronella fined after leaving girl on bus outside childcare centre in 2021

Chiquetta Terese Paronella did not have a conviction recorded against her after pleading guilty to one count of endangering a child by exposure.

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Tongan volcano pumice expected to wash up on Townsville beaches this year

A geologist says it's not uncommon for black lumps of compressed sediment, or even coal, to wash up on Queensland beaches. But soon you could find pumice from Tonga's volcanic eruption.

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Undermanned North Queensland make easy work of listless St George Illawarra in 31-12 victory

North Queensland were missing some of their Origin stars but it didn't matter as the Cowboys downed a dreadful Dragons side 31-12.

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Townsville rapist sentenced to 13 years' jail for 'cruel, sadistic, callous' attacks on two women

A 20-year-old north Queensland man is sentenced to 13 years in prison over two attacks in Townsville that left physical and emotional scars on his victims.

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Wild pigs wreaking havoc in Townsville backyards and native parkland

North Queenslanders want authorities to prioritise eradication programs to combat an influx of feral pigs in suburban backyards.

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Moro family commemorates 100 years since parents' arrival in Australia from Italy

Luigia de Lazzari sailed from Italy in search of a better life. By coincidence her future husband arrived on the same ship that docked in Townsville in 1922. A century on, their descendants reflect on how their sacrifices have provided for the life they have today.

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Knights NRLW skipper Romy Teitzel wins Queensland Origin selection

Teitzel, a 23-year-old from Townsville, will be joined in the 22-player Maroons squad by Newcastle's new signing Tamika Upton.

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Townsville cyclist gears up to conquer Race Across America, the world's toughest bike ride

Queensland's Allan Jefferson will spend more than 20 hours a day on his bike competing in the 12-day Race Across America, which is 30 per cent longer than the Tour de France but with no rest breaks.

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Andrew Symonds' funeral sees cricket legends and fans gather to farewell 'Roy' in Townsville

Hundreds of fans have gathered to farewell much-loved larrikin and cricket legend Andrew Symonds at a public memorial in Townsville, with former Australian captain Adam Gilchrist fighting back tears as he remembered his "loyal" friend.

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Richmond hospital welcomes first baby in 15 years with help from flying doctors

With a population of just 648, the remote north-west Queensland town of Richmond doesn't offer maternity services, so it was a shock when a mum-to-be on an outback station called in the RFDS for birthing support.

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Regional Queensland loses federal election spotlight as major parties focus elsewhere

Experts say there has been a "noticeable drop in emphasis" on regional Queensland during the 2022 campaign as major parties focus on other electorates.

The Times of India

Andrew Symonds' performances always changed the course of the game

Two moments of breathtaking brilliance in the field are available on YouTube to define what Andrew Symonds was to that ridiculously talented Australian cricket team in the 2000s. The first is from an ODI in Melbourne vs West Indies in 2001. His victim was Laurie Williams, who tragically also died…

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Dog on lead dispute leads to Townsville luxury apartment owner selling up, relocating

Apartment owner Greg Peel wanted to walk his dog on a lead in and out of his unit complex, but when the body corporate said 'no' he sold up and moved on.

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Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds killed in car crash

Tributes from friends and fans flow after the former Australian all-rounder was killed in a single-vehicle crash outside Townsville on Saturday night.

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