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Townsville Fire reaches WNBL grand final with 82-63 semi-final win over ...

Minor premiers Townsville produced an awesome second-half display to crush Bendigo 82-63 and clinch home advantage for the WNBL grand final. Townsville led 22-9 early in Sunday's major semi-final at Townsville RSL Stadium, but Bendigo fought back ... >> view original

Traps set to catch Townsville croc

Traps have been set to catch an aggressive four-metre crocodile that has been menacing Townsville fishermen. Three men were standing on the bank of the Bohle River last Thursday when the croc headed for them. It changed direction when a ranger's boat ... >> view original

100 soldiers from Townsville to help with Marcia clean up

Engineer elements from the Townsville-based 3rd Brigade pre-deployed overnight to the township of Sarina, south of Mackay, and this morning will move to the Rockhampton area to assist Queensland State Emergency Service personnel, emergency ... >> view original

NBL: Deandre Daniels stars as Perth Wildcats beat Townsville Crocodiles

Import Brian Conklin was Townsville's best with 17 points before fouling out with a technical foul in controversial circumstances. Conklin was incensed after a no-call despite appearing to be significantly grazed on his arm. Perth coach Trevor Gleeson ... >> view original

Bendigo Spirit out to steal third-straight WNBL home grand final from ...

Both sides are stacked with talent as Townsville's starting five have all played for the Opals and reserves Micaela Cocks and Jillian Harmon are New Zealand internationals while the Spirit boast a similar mix along with WNBA star and renowned finals ... >> view original

Queensland election 2015: LNP accuses ALP of underfunding Townsville stadium

Labor's funding commitment for a super stadium in Townsville, in north Queensland, has come under scrutiny, as voters prepare to head to the polls tomorrow. The ALP has promised $100 million to help build the facility but in costings released yesterday ... >> view original

Crocodile catching efforts near Townsville to be hampered by forecast bad weather

Rangers say severe weather forecast for this weekend will interrupt their efforts to catch crocodiles that have been spotted near Townsville in north Queensland. A four-metre saltie was seen feeding on a turtle at a beach at Pallarenda on Wednesday and ... >> view original

Queensland election 2015: Townsville candidates promise to deliver super ...

The LNP Member for Mundingburra, David Crisfulli, was the first to address the debate, hosted by the Townsville Chamber of Commerce. He highlighted the LNP's record over the past three years and questioned how Labor would pay for a new super stadium, ... >> view original

Man known as 'Dracula' to stand trial over murder of Townsville man Bradley ...

A man has been committed to stand trial over the murder of a 21-year-old homeless man in Townsville in north Queensland last year. Mark Anthony Smith, 32, from Townsville, allegedly strangled Bradley Lester in April last year. Mr Lester's body was ... >> view original

International flights to Townsville: PM

MR Abbott, who faces a leadership spill on Tuesday, said he was determined to get on with government as he made the announcement in Townsville with his deputy Julie Bishop by his side. "From the first of March international flights will be able to land ... >> view original