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Townsville teen takes hunting knife to school

Staff at a Townsville high school have intervened to stop a teenage boy from stabbing another student. It's alleged the 14-year-old took a large hunting knife to Pimlico State High School on Tuesday and threatened to stab another pupil. Staff ... >> view original

Firefighters monitoring Hervey Range bushfire near Townsville

Firefighters will continue to monitor a bushfire that has been burning near Townsville in north Queensland. Fourteen crews were called to a large bushfire at Hervey Range yesterday morning after it broke containment lines. Queensland Fire and Emergency ... >> view original

Business stakeholders discuss economic opportunities in Townsville

Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland Coralee O'Rourke today hosted a roundtable with Townsville business leaders, the second in a series of forums focussing on developing North Queensland. “The message received from North ... >> view original

2015 V8 Supercars: Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup both need good Townsville ...

After becoming the first driver to take 100 wins in V8 Supercars, Craig Lowndes has no plans to slow down including at this weekend's Townsville 400. Lowndes sits second in the standings and believes the longer race format in north Queensland will suit ... >> view original

PNG Hunters igat wankaen mak olsem Townsville Blackhawks

Ol PNG Hunters ibin no lus long 14 pela gem long Queensland Cup na i nau stap long wan kaen mak olsem Townsville Blackhawks long 37 points long lada. PNG Hunters Team Photo. Courtesy of PNG Rugby League. Ol PNG Hunters (Credit: ABC Licensed). >> view original

Derby XLII: Fremantle Dockers shorten in market after attracting big bets

PUNTERS have little faith that West Coast can burst an unhealthy losing streak against Fremantle after star Eagles big man Nic Naitanui was ruled out of Sunday's top-of-the table derby in Perth. One punter got in early on Tuesday when he lodged $10,000 ... >> view original

Buddy Franklin to miss Sydney Swans' clash with Collingwood

The Sydney Swans have announced Buddy Franklin will be unavailable for Friday's match against Collingwood as he continues to battle a back strain. The Swans play the Magpies for the first time at the famous ground since 2000, the 15-year absence due to ... >> view original

South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds ready for Johnathan Thurston ...

Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds knows just how important his role is if Souths are to emulate their premiership success, and a match-up against the world's best halfback in Johnathan Thurston is the perfect way to make amends for a drubbing at the ... >> view original

Steven Smith to lead new-look Australia limited-overs side in Britain

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis, spinner Ashton Agar and batsman Joe Burns are set to make their one-day international debuts for Australia in Britain as the world champions seek to regenerate following their fifth World Cup triumph. Steven Smith will lead ... >> view original

Collingwood's Travis Cloke set for AFL return

Collingwood star Travis Cloke trained well on Wednesday and should return for Friday night's crucial AFL match against Sydney. The big-marking forward has not played since round 16 because of a calf muscle injury. Coach Nathan Buckley said the Pies ... >> view original