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Party time in Townsville as Cowboys return

Well, North Queenslanders could probably write a hardback novel on the scenes in Townsville on Monday afternoon. It was a Civic Reception to remember as over 10,000 of the Cowboys' most committed fans shared the hallowed turf of 1300SMILES Stadium ... >> view original

Fire crews watch blaze near Townsville

Emergency crews are battling a number of blazes around Queensland as hot and dry conditions provide perfect fire conditions. Multiple fire crews are currently trying to contain a bushfire at Hervey Range, north of Townsville, by conducting backburning ... >> view original

Melbourne United guard Nate Tomlinson to return in Townsville

Melbourne United guard Nate Tomlinson will make a surprise return to the side for the season-opener against Townsville Crocs on Friday night. Tomlinson hurt the MCL ligament in his elbow almost six weeks ago and faced a six- to eight-week recovery, but ... >> view original

Townsville pushing for new stadium

North Queensland's NRL premiership win could have long-lasting consequences after the party has died down, with officials using the maiden title to push their long-running battle for a new stadium in the area into overdrive. While a new stadium in ... >> view original

NRL grand final: North Queensland Cowboys return to Townsville as NRL premiers

It's lonely at the top ... Johnathan Thurston with the NRL premiers trophy as the Cowboys prepare to leave Sydney bound for Townsville. Pictures: Adam Head. NRL premiers the North Queensland Cowboys are on their way back to Townsville where they will ... >> view original

Queensland police ask JT to come to the rescue

QPS tweeted, “Townsville: lights Kings Rd & Woolcock St on amber. Powerline down Perkins & Morey St. Waiting for JT to come sort it out.” Emergency services were responding to a power pole on fire after light rain this morning caused it to short out. >> view original

Townsville fire jumps containment line

A BUSHFIRE near Townsville has jumped containment lines but no homes are under threat. FOUR Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews were on Tuesday afternoon battling the blaze at Cape Cleveland, which broke out on Sunday. Originally ... >> view original

Jetstar launches international service from Townsville

Australian low-cost carrier (LCC) Jetstar has launched international service from Australia's East Coast Townsville International Airport to Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The Airbus A320 3X-weekly service is the airport's first international schedule. The ... >> view original

Q&A Mental Health Week special: sufferers and psychologists join panel

Stigma, suicide and schizophrenia were all discussed by a group of mental illness sufferers and psychologists for a special Q&A in celebration of mental health month. “What does it take to make society appreciate that mental illness can be as ... >> view original

Transforming Health: Major changes ahead for Lyell McEwin, Modbury Hospital

LYELL McEwin Hospital will provide around-the-clock orthopedic coverage and more than 3000 additional elective surgery patients will be seen at Modbury Hospital from next year as Transforming Health changes come into force. Health Minister Jack ... >> view original