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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

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

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

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

Australian quicks dismantle West Indies but late wickets remove gloss

AS IT HAPPENED and SCORECARD. ROSEAU: Dominica: Australia have been left with work to do to resume command of the first Test against the West Indies after losing three wickets on Wednesday afternoon that took the gloss off a Josh Hazlewood-led ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions' Claye Beams out for AFL season

Brisbane Lions have been rocked by news that Claye Beams has been ruled out for the rest of the AFL season following knee surgery. The midfielder had hoped to return in a month but significant damage to the medial ligament in his left knee was found in ... >> view original

Quade Cooper's box office appeal

When firing up for Queensland, Wallabies star Quade Cooper draws a crowd. But will he stay in Australia? 04/06/15. Return to video. Copy video link. Copy the text below to get a direct link to this video: Copy video link form. Link code for this video. >> view original

Prizemoney boost for Victorian racing

There might still be some pressing issues in the Victorian racing industry to be dealt with, such as television rights and the ongoing cobalt saga, but it was all good news on Thursday with Racing Victoria announcing a $16.5 million increase in prizemoney for ... >> view original

A-League: Melbourne Victory sign goalkeeper Danny Vukovic for three years

Melbourne Victory has boosted its goalkeeping ranks by signing veteran stopper Danny Vukovic. Victory has signed the 30 year old, who split with the Perth Glory after four seasons with the club, to a three year deal. Vukovic will replace departed No.1 Victory ... >> view original