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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

NBL: Sydney Kings rebound with victory over Townsville Crocodiles

The Sydney Kings have roared back after a series of losses with a dominant 87-78 victory over the Townsville Crocodiles at the Kingdome. Leading at every quarter, the Kings were impressive against an enthusiastic, but wasteful, Crocs outfit. Julian ... >> 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

Hot FM Townsville's Oztober

Details: Category: What's New: Published on Saturday, 31 October 2015 12:00. The Strand in Townsville was taken over Thursday afternoon and into the night for Hot FM's Oztober. The beach side concert saw 150 exclusive tickets holders see performances ... >> view original

ILG confirms record profits, board changes and Townsville expansion

ILG celebrated its 40 anniversary this week and also announced increased sales and a record profit. Speaking at the ILG celebrations at the Dockside Pavilion in Darling Harbour, CEO Allen De Costa said that overall sales were up $83 million to $322m on ... >> view original

Volvo is working on cars that will automatically brake for kangaroos

The automaker is currently testing a radar installed in the cars' front grille that will scan the road for hopping kangaroos, Volvo said Thursday. If a kangaroo is detected, the car will automatically apply the brakes to avoid collision. The system has ... >> view original

The newly overhauled Apple TV is not just for video, photos and music anymore ...

THE fourth-generation Apple TV has hit the shelves and it leaves its predecessors for dust. For those not acquainted with the previous models, it's not actually a television made by Apple, even though that is what the name suggests. Apple TV is a set ... >> view original

Dramatic end to driving lesson

How did this learner driver's car end up on the bonnet of another vehicle during a smash at Cartwright in Sydney's south west? An L-plater driver in Australia might need to clock up a few more practice hours after his morning drive ended with his car ... >> view original

Nuketown lives in Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Just announced by Activision, Call of Duty: Black Ops III will feature Nuketown as a playable multiplayer map as a pre-order bonus. A fan-favourite map, Nuketown first appeared in the Call of Duty series in the first Call of Duty: Black Ops, while ... >> view original