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Wild horses culled near Townsville after fatal Bruce Highway crashes

Dozens of wild brumbies have been shot and killed from helicopters during a mass culling north of Townsville yesterday. The animals have been declared pests, after they roamed from the Clement State Forest onto the Bruce Highway near Bluewater, ... >> view original

Melbourne United vs Townsville Crocodiles: NBL results, scores, blog

Melbourne United have smashed the Townsville Crocodiles by 31 points at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, as we saw what will be one of the most one sided games this season. The win moves United to 4-0 for the season, while Townsville drop to 1-4. A lot of ... >> view original

Lawn tamer helps Townsville residents keep grass lush despite water restrictions

As Townsville edges closer to level two water restrictions, the local council has launched a humorous web series featuring Bradley the Lawn Tamer. The Ross River Dam, Townsville's main water supply, is currently at 31 per cent capacity. Townsville City ... >> view original

Townsville businesswoman Jayne Arlett to challenge Jenny Hill for mayoral spot

Ms Arlett, 51, runs a successful podiatry business and is the chairwoman of the Townsville Fire. She said she decided to run for the top job, to help reverse Townsville's economic decline. "I think the city is in such a difficult position that it ... >> view original

NRL Season 2016 to kick off on a Thursday night in Townsville

The NRL will launch the 2016 season with a Thursday night spectacular in Townsville to cash in on the phenomenal popularity of Johnathan Thurston's Cowboys. Channel Nine will broadcast a live 8pm coverage of the recently crowned NRL premiers against ... >> view original

Fire crews bring blaze in Townsville in North Queensland under control, watch ...

A bushfire burning south of Townsville in North Queensland is no longer posing a threat to homes, firefighters say. A watch-and-act alert was issued in The Pinnacles and Round Mountain area late Sunday afternoon where the large, fast-moving fire was ... >> view original

Townsville police hunt pair over stolen guns, ute

Police are searching for a man and woman on the run after allegedly stealing guns and a ute in Townsville. Officers said the property was stolen from a Mount Saint John business at the weekend. It is alleged police spotted the ute yesterday at an ... >> 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

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

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