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Police investigate tourist dive death at Lodestone Reef off Townsville

Police are investigating the death of an international tourist off the coast of Townsville in north Queensland. The 63-year-old woman was pronounced dead yesterday morning at Lodestone Reef. The woman was travelling with a commercial dive boat. >> view original

South Sydney thump North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville

South Sydney thumped North Queensland 31-18 in Townsville on Thursday night, raising questions about the Cowboys NRL minor premiership hopes. North Queensland have been flying high in the top two for most of the year, but have now suffered ... >> view original

Iraqi born medical student promotes global health from Townsville

Now a third year medical student at James Cook University in Townsville in north Queensland, Nardeen is playing a major role in the university's global health group - Supporting All Nations Towards Equality (SANTE). "For me to be able to give back to ... >> view original

Johnathan Thurston giving Rabbitohs headaches ahead of Cowboys clash in Townsville

Issac Luke said of the tough month ahead for Souths, the stiffest challenge awaited them in Townsville. “Every week will be a test for us, but this is the biggest one,'' Luke said. “They've been playing outstanding, and 'JT' has been outstanding ... >> view original

Pregnant women think they are eating healthily, but study shows almost none are

Pregnant women mistakenly believe they are eating healthily despite not following dietary guidelines, research has found. A study of more than 850 pregnant women has found not a single one was eating enough of the five core food groups, which are ... >> view original

Australian doctor uses Holocaust victims in diet analogy

Well, that didn't go too well. An Australian doctor talking about a weight-loss report shocked morning-show viewers by invoking Holocaust victims. Dr. Ric Gordon was trying to say that diet is more important than exercise. But with his blunder, the ... >> view original

Sydney housing affordability leaves older people vulnerable to homelessness

ON December 1, 2006, Margaret Schestopalov was the victim of a vicious, random act at Circular Quay station. An intoxicated woman had arrived on the platform about 8.25pm and while arguing on a mobile phone, sat next to Ms Schestopalov and began to ... >> view original

Jewish group for sex abuse victims cancels invitation to doctor who tried to ...

An Australian Jewish advocacy group for child sexual abuse victims has cancelled an invitation to a US clinical psychologist who once practised therapies aimed at "curing" homosexuality. Norman Goldwasser, who applied conversion or reparative therapies ... >> view original

Lambie's rehab proposal a 'waste of money': facility manager

Chris Calcino Reporter Chris studied journalism at the University of Queensland. Worked for the Western Star in Roma. He has worked at The Chronicle as a reporter since February 2011. Full Profile Login to follow. 0 0. SHARE EMAIL PRINT. 11 Comments ... >> view original

Sonic Healthcare loses key contract that was to contribute $200m annually

Sonic Healthcare has lost a $200 million a year contract in the Canadian province of Alberta, before its full-year profit result next week. In May the left-leaning New Democrats ousted a Conservative government in Alberta, Canada's most right-wing ... >> view original