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The Latest Breaking News from North Queensland

Papali'i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener

Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.

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Todd Payten locks in coaching extension with Cowboys

North Queensland have tied down coach Todd Payten to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through 2026.

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Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business

Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.

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Holmes and Cowboys relish being 'the hunted' in 2023

North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes says he has improvement in his game as he targets being the best centre on the field this year in every match he plays.

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Great Scott: Drinkwater gives Cowboys early season lift

The rise of brilliant North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has impressed coach Todd Payten, who confirmed a hip flexor injury to utility Ben Hampton.

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Madden makes case for start in the Broncos' halves

Brisbane's new signing Jock Madden shone at No.7 against North Queensland in place of injured skipper Adam Reynolds and is ready for NRL round 1 if called on.

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North Queensland star Jeremiah Nanai looks to be Cowboy for life, signing bumper four-year extension

North Queensland lock up Dally M Rookie of the Year Jeremiah Nanai until the end of 2027, with the Test and Origin forward saying he wants to stay in Townsville for the rest of his career.

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Teen star Nanai signs four-year extension with Cowboys

Teenage sensation Jeremiah Nanai has agreed to a four-year NRL contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.

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Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw

The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.

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Payten says expectations won't impact Cowboys in 2023

Todd Payten says the weight of expectations will not get the better of North Queensland in 2023 as his side seeks to go one game further this season.

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Daryl Valroy Young appears in court as forensic delays push back Bogie triple shooting case

The man charged with shooting three members of a North Queensland farming family remains in custody after the prosecution revealed delays in receiving forensic evidence.

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Cowboys prop to build on 2022 breakout season

The pain of a preliminary final loss has North Queensland prop Reuben Cotter hungry for more in 2023, as the prop looks to string together a full NRL season.

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One of these underrated animals should be Australia’s 2032 Olympic mascot. Which would you choose?

Am I not pretty enough? This article is part of The Conversation’s series introducing you to unloved Australian animals that need our help.

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'Millions' of native rats invade North Queensland sugar cane fields, decimate crops

A single pair of native rats can produce "460 offspring" a year. With their population exploding, they're causing havoc for sugar cane farmers, decimating valuable crops.

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‘Opening closed doors’: Black Snow showcases South Sea Islanders in front of and behind camera

Stan original series Black Snow was made with the support and inclusion of Australia's South Sea Islander community

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Leslie Gordon Sharp jailed for $1.9m methylamphetamine bust in North Queensland

Leslie Gordon Sharp — who was once on a list of Australia's most-wanted fugitives — has been sentenced to 11 years behind bars for what the court has been told was one of the largest methylamphetamine busts in North Queensland in recent years.

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Hooker Robson re-signs with NRL's Cowboys

Following a career-best season, hooker Reece Robson has signed a two-year contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.

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Tamou shelves NRL retirement for Cowboys

Premiership-winning prop James Tamou will return to North Queensland on a one-year contract that will likely be his last as an NRL player.

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Teitzel believes Knights can claim 'back to back' NRLW premierships

The Townsville product is expected to attract interest from incoming NRLW club North Queensland.

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Cowboys NRL forward to challenge charges

A domestic violence assault case against benched NRL and Samoan forward Luciano Leilua cannot proceed in its current form, his lawyer says.

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Mackay rookie Declan Fraser to race with idol, seven-times Bathurst 1000 champion Craig Lowndes

A North Queensland rookie turns from fan to teammate this weekend as he pairs up with his idol and Bathurst 1000 veteran Craig Lowndes.

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Jury dismissed as mistrial ordered in Jay Brogden murder case

A North Queensland jury has been dismissed after a judge found evidence given would not have allowed for a "fair trial".

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North Queensland's Luciano Leilua stood down by NRL, ruled out of Rugby League World Cup

Luciano Leilua will not play in the Rugby League World Cup after the Samoa second-rower is stood down under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy.

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Players see Hannay as ready for NRL job

Valentine Holmes claims Josh Hannay is ready for a full-time head coaching job in the NRL after working with him at North Queensland and State of Origin level.

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'The Hammer' inks two-year Dolphins deal

Former North Queensland speedster Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will join the Dolphins where he is expected to be the new NRL club's fullback.

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