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Kings caught in Croc's death roll

Childress watched from the sidelines as Sydney literally threw away an opportunity to claim another win without him, as the Kings lost by three-points against Townsville at the Kingdome. Keen to prove the “no Childress, no Kings” perception was no ... >> view original

Kite Foil Gold Cup wraps for 2015 in Townsville Australia

The SeaLink leg of the tour in Townsville, sailed the week after my Tasar Nationals, was raced in exceptionally breezy conditions, and the battle definitely came down to Johnny Heineken and Maxime Nocher who managed to get some distance in the bag ... >> view original

Clive Palmer says workers' entitlements at his Townsville nickel refinery not ...

“There were concerns about the 800 jobs in the Townsville region,” she said. “My Government is always going to be concerned about people's livelihoods and people's jobs. “If a company has concerns about their workforce and they come to government, ... >> view original

Townsville mental health advocate Philippa Harris recognised as Senior ...

Townsville mental health advocate Philippa Harris has been selected as a Queensland finalist for the 2016 Senior Australian of the Year. Ms Harris has been working as a mental health advocate for more than 25 years. Today she works at the Mental ... >> view original

Townsville stadium campaign ramps up with local leaders to brief Malcolm ...

Townsville's Mayor says she will be asking the Prime Minister for a grant, not a loan, to help build a stadium and entertainment centre in Townsville. City leaders will travel to Canberra today to meet Malcolm Turnbull to brief him on plans for the ... >> view original

Townsville woman fined for driving 182kph in 100 zone with teens in car at ...

Police in north Queensland say they are appalled with the conduct of a driver who was caught doing more than 180 kilometres per hour with three children on board. The 21-year-old woman was detected doing 182kph in a 100 zone on the Bruce Highway at ... >> view original

Victoria Justice battling Hashimoto's disease

The 22-year-old actress was diagnosed with the condition, in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, a few years ago and has finally gotten it under control after weight fluctuation and skin breakouts. She told Health magazine: "A few years ago, I ... >> view original

Bacchus Marsh hospital: One woman's nightmare birth experience

'Amy', mother of three children, was given a biscuit and told to go home by a nurse at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital while she was in early labour ahead of a planned caesarean. Photo Paul Jeffers The Age NEWS 16 Oct 2015. Bacchus Marsh ... >> view original

Breast surgery cardiac arrest

Sue DunlevyNews Corp Australia Network. Share; Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Share on Google+; Share on Reddit; Email a friend. A YOUNG woman undergoing breast reduction surgery suffered a cardiac arrest and had to be raced to Sydney's ... >> view original

First sexual experiences involving alcohol increase risk for young women - News

If a young woman's first sexual experience involves alcohol, she is more likely to be at risk for problems such as sexual assault, and this risk may persist in her future, new research finds. The study, authored by Jennifer A. Livingston, PhD, senior ... >> view original