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Mayor on notice, premier vows to clear council 'mess'

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to clean up the "mess" at a council in the state's north, putting a controversial mayor on notice.

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Geelong thrashed in WNBL debut by Townsville

Geelong United have endured a rude awakening in their WNBL debut, suffering a landslide 26-point loss to Townsville Fire in the season opener.

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Your armchair guide to the 2024 Queensland election

From the battleground seats and key issues, to minor parties wooing a polarised electorate, we answer all your questions as voters head to the polls

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Mayor set to challenge government move to remove him

A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.

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Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders

A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef

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Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government

A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.

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Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

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'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

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NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

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Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.

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Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.

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Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip

Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.

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Gina Rinehart urges government to ‘drill, baby, drill’ and build Israeli-style ‘iron dome’ in northern Australia

Billionaire mining magnate reveals her defence and economic blueprint for Australia at News Corp’s bush summit in Townsville

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Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.

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Holmes hat-trick all but ends 'spoiled' Raiders' season

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has lashed him team for a "precious, spoiled" 42-4 loss to North Queensland that has left their NRL season on life support.

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Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive

Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.

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Breakthrough in mystery of steel ship that disappeared 55 years ago

The vessel was on its way from Newcastle to Townsville

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Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past

On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-metre ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast.

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Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: here’s why the ancient rainforests of Queensland’s Wet Tropics are so distinctive

In Queensland’s northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometres between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts of Antarctica were covered in rainforest.

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First Nations superhero ‘Condoman’ was a world leader in HIV prevention. Aunty Gracelyn Smallwood made it happen

When HIV arrived on Australian shores in the early 1980s, politicians and healthcare workers worried the virus would run rampant in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This didn’t happen – thanks to highly successful health promotion campaigns and public health programs rolled out around the country by Aboriginal-controlled medical…

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Joy for Payne, pain for Brown in Townsville boilover

Matt Payne has won his second Supercars race and helped close the gap on series leader Will Brown, who crashed to a dire last-place finish in Townsville.

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Man killed outside station had no history with police

Officers involved in shooting dead an armed man outside a police station will face questions as their actions and his motivations are investigated.

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Cherry-Evans kicks Manly into eight with extra-time win

Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.

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Supercars Townsville: Waters wins chaotic opener from Mostert

Cameron Waters returned to form in emphatic style by taking the win in Race 13 of the Supercars campaign in Townsville.

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Cam Waters victorious in Townsville Supercars classic

Cam Waters held off rival Chaz Mostert and charging series leader Will Brown to claim an action-packed Supercars race win in Townsville.

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