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Newcastle, Perth, Townsville on shortlist to host rugby league's Anzac test

Discussions between the Australian Rugby League Commission and New Zealand Rugby League are ongoing, and a final decision is expected next month, but it's understood Hunter Stadium is on a shortlist that includes 1300 SMILES Stadium in Townsville ... >> view original

Fire crews scramble to protect homes from Townsville blaze, residents urged to ...

Emergency services are scrambling to protect homes from a fast-moving bushfire at Townsville in North Queensland. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity of The Pinnacles and Round Mountain to enact their bushfire plans immediately this afternoon. >> view original

Majok Majok grabs rebounds as Melbourne United look for win over Townsville Crocs

But for all Majok and United's success, they know with more games will come better-prepared opponents and they expect a torrid test from the Crocs considering Townsville beat Sydney Kings in Sydney last round and have the reigning most valuable player ... >> view original

WNBL: Canberra Capitals spanked by Townsville as early season hole gets bigger

An understrength Canberra Capitals' start to the season has gone from bad to worse after they were pummelled 104-60 by a rampant Townsville Fire in Queensland on Sunday. In the equal fifth-biggest loss in club history, the Capitals trailed by as many ... >> view original

Townsville fire that threatened Kelso properties brought under control

Emergency crews scrambled to protect homes at Kelso yesterday as the fire burnt out of control. A watch and act message was issued yesterday afternoon as the blaze burnt quickly through grassland at Round Mountain. It was cancelled at 7:30pm (AEST) ... >> view original

Fire threatens homes near Townsville

Fire crews are working to protect homes from a fast-moving bushfire near Townsville in north QLD. Source: AAP. FIREFIGHTERS say they may not be able to protect every home in the path of a fast-moving bushfire near Townsville. RESIDENTS in the ... >> view original

GALLERY: 250 trucks roll in for Camp Quality Townsville

GALLERY: 250 trucks roll in for Camp Quality Townsville. Alf Wilson | 19th Oct 2015 10:44 AM. 0 0. PRINT. Have your say. People lined the streets to watch this year's Townsville Convoy for Kids on October 18, which ended with a family fun day at 1300 ... >> view original

Taipans vs Crocodiles: Cairns claims victory in the reptile rumble

After a very back and forth game that was never truly allowed to flow the way either team would have liked, the Cairns Taipans were able to execute better down the stretch and as a result have taken a six point home victory over the Townsville Crocodiles. >> view original

Doctors rally in Brisbane to release children from immigration detention centres

About 300 health staff from the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital are calling for children to be released from immigration detention centres. They unveiled a banner outside the hospital, in Brisbane's south, about lunchtime urging the Federal Government ... >> view original

Osteoporosis sufferer, former VFL player David Polkinghorne, raises awareness ...

Former VFL player David Polkinghorne helps to raise awareness of osteoporosis in young people, as researchers warn that more than half of people recently surveyed have a limited understanding of the condition and its symptoms. David Polkinghorne's ... >> view original