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Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak

Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy

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North Queensland star Jeremiah Nanai looks to be Cowboy for life, signing bumper four-year extension

North Queensland lock up Dally M Rookie of the Year Jeremiah Nanai until the end of 2027, with the Test and Origin forward saying he wants to stay in Townsville for the rest of his career.

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Illegal dumping in Townsville nature reserves outrages Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

White goods, solar panels and the casing from stolen copper wire have also been found in reserves in Townsville, infuriating the Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Human Rights Act could be critical in divisive Queensland youth bail case

Palaszczuk government’s 2019 laws to be weighed against underlying principles of human rights

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Townsville teacher Leonard Farren remanded in custody after arrest on child exploitation charges

In a letter to parents and caregivers shortly ahead of a court hearing today, Ignatius Park College principal Shaun Clarke said the arrest on Sunday of Leonard John Farren, 65, was "being treated with the highest priority".

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Tropical cyclone season is here and authorities fear Queenslanders are underprepared

Authorities and residents with first-hand experience of disastrous storms say Queenslanders need to do more to prepare for damaging storms.

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Court's mass bail of youths triggers police appeal push

Queensland police are considering their legal options after a Townsville magistrate released more than a dozen youths from custody.

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‘Disgraceful and gutless’: Queensland deputy premier pilloried for attack on judiciary

Steven Miles said a magistrate’s decision to release children locked in Townsville watch house was ‘a media stunt’

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Townsville magistrate releases 13 youths from custody, police increase patrols

A spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Magistrate confirmed 13 young people who appeared in the Townsville Children's Court on Thursday were released on bail.

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Denis Sore faces court for alleged murder of his sister Samantha Bong in Townsville

A court has heard a man facing trial for the alleged murder of his older sister didn't like what he was told when he asked his mum why they had different surnames.

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Townsville magistrate orders children be released from watch house amid heated youth justice debate

Exclusive: Queensland Police Service ‘exploring its legal options’ after several children granted bail

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Townsville builder heads to Ukraine to train locals how to rebuild homes destroyed by war

Manfred Hin watched Russia invade Ukraine from the safety of his north Queensland living room, but the scenes of devastation he saw on television hit close to home.

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Murder trial hears man allegedly stabbed sister six times after night out in Townsville

Prosecutors alleged Dennis Sore rang a family member and said he had killed their sister after spending a night out with her, and their mother, in Townsville.

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Jury discharged in alleged rape trial of Townsville GP Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar had pleaded not guilty to seven counts of allegedly raping a woman who was his patient.

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Townsville man charged with almost 60 child exploitation offences linked to online networks

The 71-year-old North Queensland man is accused of administrating multiple child exploitation networks police say involve up to 500 other people.

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Townsville GP Praveen Kumar pleads not guilty to raping patient seven times

Praveen Kumar is standing trial on seven counts of rape against a patient who was seeking mental health treatment.

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Access to surgical abortion services delayed at Townsville Hospital

The promised return of full abortion services in Townsville has been delayed by staff shortages, more than a year after the closure of a major provider.

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Townsville couple charged with manslaughter over death of three-year-old daughter

A man, 25, and a woman, 24, have been charged with manslaughter over the child's death. Police allege the pair failed to act to address her health despite there being a "whole range of medical professionals for the family to access".

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Leeanne Chrysilla Eatts pleads not guilty to sons' Townsville drowning deaths

The bodies of the boys, aged three and five, were found in a Townsville river in February 2019.

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Extra police deployed to tackle Mount Isa youth crime as 30 cars are stolen in one month

Nearly 30 cars are stolen over 30 days in the outback city of Mount Isa as reinforcements are brought in from Townsville to help local police with rising youth crime, and long-time residents are considering moving elsewhere.

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Groovin the Moo music festival won't return to Townsville, 'logistical' and 'financial' pressures to blame

Despite "immense effort", the music festival organisers say "logistical challenges and financial pressures" mean the event won't be returning to north Queensland.

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Cash splash for Queensland hydrogen

The federal government has earmarked $70 million for a hydrogen hub in Townsville, in a boost for the green energy industry in Queensland.

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The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville pleads 'not guilty' to breaking Queensland's casino laws

The charges came after a report by Channel Nine program 60 Minutes on an alleged illegal junket operation at The Ville Resort-Casino.

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Townsville father to face court after woman allegedly threatened with firearm, toddler taken

The 29-year-old has been charged with a number of offences, including strangulation, and will face court today.

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Townsville woman feared for her life after being run over in alleged teenage burglary

Queensland police warn against fighting back against offenders after a woman was run over by her own car while attempting to stop alleged thieves.

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