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Townsville business leaders fear wider impact of Telstra call centre job cuts

Business leaders say Telstra's decision to cut more than 100 jobs from north Queensland will flow on to the rest of the community. Townsville will bear the brunt of Telstra's latest decision to cut 400 jobs across the country. The company will axe 178 ... >> view original

Dandenong Rangers ready for WNBL battle with Townsville Fire twin towers

Dandenong Rangers will take on Townsville Fire's twin towers – Suzy Batkovic and Cayla George – at Dandenong Stadium on Saturday night. The Fire are the reigning WNBL champions, powered by the left-handed post play of Batkovic and the skilful ... >> view original

41yo man to front court accused stabbing woman in Townsville

Police said they were called to a home in Aitkenvale overnight and found a 46-year-old woman with non life threatening stab wounds on her back. It is alleged the pair were in an argument. The man has been charged with assault and unlawful wounding, ... >> view original

Surfacing work starts at Townsville

POTL general manager trade and property, Claudia Brumme-Smith, said that the resurfacing meant that the Townsville port could now accommodate up to 800 cars at any one time as well as other project cargo that required a sealed, hardstand surface. >> view original

AJ Ogilvy and Kevin Lisch star as Illawarra Hawks topple Townsville Crocodiles

AJ Ogilvy and Kevin Lisch starred as the Illawarra Hawks starved off a courageous Townsville Crocodiles to earn a 96-88 victory on Wednesday night. Ogilvy was almost unstoppable inside as he scored 28 points off 11/14 shooting to go with 13 rebounds. >> view original

Sonic 'tractor beam': Engineers develop device to 'manipulate objects' &'defy ...

The same sonic tractor beam which flying saucers are equipped with in movies has been developed in real life by a group of engineers who say the prototype device can pull, push and generally manipulate objects using ultrasonic waves. A new system that ... >> view original

El Nino covers arid Atacama desert in flowers

Flowers bloom at the Huasco region on the Atacama desert, some 600 km north of Santiago on October 27, 2015. A gigantic mantle of multicolored flowers covers the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world, with an intensity not seen in decades, an effect ... >> view original

Prince Charles pushes for a carbon price before his visit to Australia

London: Prince Charles has said putting a price on carbon is a vital part of addressing climate change, setting him on a potential collision course with his hosts during his November visit to Australia. Last year Australia became the first developed ... >> view original

Antarctic marine reserves gain China's support

Agreement on the creation of marine reserves to protect some of Antarctica's great natural treasures is a step closer, with a shift by key fishing power China. The Chinese government told a meeting in Hobart it could support a joint United States-New ... >> view original

Baby penguins born at Melbourne Aquarium

AFTER sitting on their eggs for the last month, Melbourne's penguin family has welcomed a new addition. THIS year's first Gentoo penguin chicks were born at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday, with more eggs yet to hatch. Bird manager Sarina ... >> view original