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Mark Winterbottom completes Townsville double in V8 supercars

Ford star Mark Winterbottom has taken control of the V8 Supercars championship after completing back-to-back race wins in Townsville. The Prodrive Racing Australia driver secured victory in Sunday's 200-kilometre race to go with his Saturday win and ... >> view original

Townsville drug rehabilitation services at capacity as Salvos forced to turn ...

The Salvation Army says rehabilitation services in north Queensland are being stretched treating people with drug and alcohol problems. The charity runs a 33-bed facility in Townsville, treating people for drug or alcohol addiction. It said nearly 40 ... >> view original

Seiders surges in to top three after Townsville double

“I think the Holden is what I needed to get the monkey off my back here in Townsville, we're so happy to finally get a podium and race win this year,” Sieders said. “We got great starts all weekend and I know it's testament to the teams work on the car ... >> view original

Denyer/D'Alberto break through for Ferrari round win

Castrol Edge Townsville 400 V8 Supercars Saturday action. TV personality Grant Denyer after finishing his first race in 5 years in the Australian GT Series in which he came second. Picture: Zak Simmonds Source: News Corp Australia. TV PERSONALITY ... >> view original

Chaz Mostert attacks the kerbs in Townsville. Source: News Corp Australia

PRODRIVE Racing has delivered a warning to all four of their drivers ahead of the final race of the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 weekend: beware of the kerbs. They were the downfall of Chaz Mostert's challenge in the Saturday race, with the rising star ... >> view original

lenn Type 2 diabetes cases rising in Gladstone

TYPE 2 diabetes is on the rise in Gladstone, with the latest figures revealing a two-year increase of 164 local people living with the condition. Welcoming National Diabetes Week, which started yesterday, Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher, sounds a warning ... >> view original

Fast response times key to curing stroke

Hunter researchers say significant breakthroughs in the treatment of stroke will only be effective if people know how important it is to seek help immediately. Hunter New England Health's director of research Chris Levi has co-authored an article in ... >> view original

How well is your brain working? It's probably faulty

If you have ever had the feeling that you see the world differently from other people, you are probably right. According to Dr Rachael Sharman, Lecturer in Psychology at University of the Sunshine Coast, our individual perception of reality can be ... >> view original

Oklahoma Baby With Unique Illness Celebrates 1st Birthday

For Anesha Davis, celebrating her daughter's first birthday this weekend was an unforgettable milestone. Davis' baby, named Victoria Rose, was born with a unique illness -- she is missing her 72 genes on her 7th chromosome, Davis told ABC News ... >> view original

Cellulite: The truth about the white woman's curse

If you're female and white there's a good chance your thighs may (at some stage) resemble cottage cheese. It's hard to know where to start with cellulite myths but let's begin with the idea that any hint of dimpling around the butt or thighs is a badge ... >> view original