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Ross Creek development mooted as possible Townsville performing arts centre ...

The Mayor of Townsville, in north Queensland, says she is encouraging community groups to consider the Ross Creek development as a possible site for a new performing arts centre. Jenny Hill yesterday met Townsville performing arts groups to discuss ... >> view original

Townsville scientists develop world-first dengue fever trial

... always focused on sort of small individual suburb-wide trials whereas this is the first time where we've done a large chunk basically a city-wide, or a large, it's basically the inner city area of Townsville we've done a release in within only a ... >> view original

McLaren confident Mackay will challenge Townsville

AUSSIE RULES: Mackay's talent "stacks up very well" against other regions, representative coach Brad McLaren says. McLaren made the comments ahead of tomorrow's tri-series against Capricornia and Townsville at Harrup Park. "Townsville has probably ... >> view original

National Ice Taskforce to hear from Townsville drug squad boss, health groups ...

The head of Townsville's drug squad, Detective Senior Sergeant Mick Walker, will address the taskforce, along with head of the Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Service in West End and the director of emergency medicine at the Townsville ... >> view original

Wollongong Hawks, Townsville Crocodiles confirmed for ANBL season

The Hawks, like the Townsville Crocodiles, went into administration after the completion of the 2014/15 season but both teams are now set to be financially viable thanks to new sponsorship deals. Creditors on Tuesday voted in a support plan that would ... >> view original

Townsville rescue helicopter grounded while cracked component fixed

An engineer found the crack on the 'swashblade support', during a routine maintenance inspection on one of Townsville's State Government-owned rescue helicopters. The component is the critical part between the pilot's controls and the helicopter's blades. >> view original

Steindl weighs up options as Townsville remains in NBL

BASKETBALL: Mackay basketball star Clint Steindl has fielded a number of offers from National Basketball League clubs, although he still hasn't decided where he's going yet. Steindl played for the Townsville Crocodiles in last season's NBL but wouldn't ... >> view original

Apple Watch to Hit Retails Stores, Launch in 7 More Countries On June 26

Apple Inc said it would start selling some models of its watch at its retail stores this month, and also roll out the gadget in seven more countries. The watch has been on display in Apple stores around the world since April 10, when it became available for ... >> view original

Crime gangs behind thefts of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars in Victoria

ORGANISED crime gangs are suspected of being behind an explosion in luxury car thefts in Victoria. Thieves are ripping off three of the leading German-made brands — Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz — at a rate more than double that of five years ago. >> view original

These marsupials sex each other to death, and their suicidal mating frenzies ...

Every year, antechinus marsupials get it on until the males all drop dead. Researchers classified two new species of Dusky Antechinus, mouse-like creatures that engage in suicidal reproduction, and published their findings last week in the peer-reviewed ... >> view original