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Brisbane mayor calls for a daylight saving trial in Queensland 30 years after state's last referendum

The start of daylight saving for most states has again shown the north/south divide in Queensland, with the Townsville mayor saying it would not be worth it for northern regions.

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Andrew 'Roy' Symonds Grandstand unveiled at Townsville's Riverway Stadium

The legacy of cricketing great Andrew Symonds will live on in north Queensland with a stadium named in his honour. His 10yo daughter says "it feels like he's going to be loved from every direction".

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6 Things To Do In Townsville That Prove It Should Be At The Top Of Your Domestic Travel List

BRB, heading up north.

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Cowboys more than just a one-town club

When the Cowboys run out in the preliminary final against the Eels before a sell-out home crowd on Friday, they will do so for more than the 25,000 present.

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Former Cancer Council ambassador Amanda Power charged with fraud

Former Cancer Council ambassador Amanda Power, from Townsville, is charged with nine counts of fraud after she allegedly faked a cancer diagnosis to secure thousands of dollars from the community.

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Heat increases on Eels as Opacic doubtful

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has backed Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Junior Paulo to play close to an hour each in the heat of the Townsville preliminary final.

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Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels NRL tickets to Townsville preliminary final in high demand

Tickets to the hotly anticipated NRL preliminary final between the Cowboys and Eels go on sale this morning, but fans say securing a seat will be a challenge as accommodation across Townsville sells out.

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Pilot dead after plane crash in bushland south of Townsville

The alarm was raised when the aircraft did not reach its destination this morning. The man was the sole occupant of the plane.

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Townsville's heritage-listed Queens or 'Greasy' Building set for restoration by new owners

A heritage-listed building which has long sat dormant in the heart of Townsville will get a new lease on life — but the local developers face a big task.

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Aust quicks skittle Zimbabwe in second ODI

Mitchell Starc took the first three Zimbabwe wickets as Australia's seamers tormented a struggling batting line-up and bowled the tourists out for just 96.

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Australia records eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe to claim ODI series in Townsville

Chasing a paltry 97 for victory, Australia cruises to an eight-wicket win in the second match of the series in Townsville.

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Queensland government under pressure to expand Gotterson inquiry to examine casinos statewide

Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says Queensland must be "dragged kicking and screaming" into broadening its casino inquiry to look at all operators in the state.

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Touching tribute to Andrew Symonds at ODI in Townsville as his kids carry the drinks

With his nickname, "Roy", and test number emblazoned on the field, Andrew Symonds is remembered by the Australian side, fans and his loved ones in the city he settled down in after retiring from the game.

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Australia records five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first ODI in Townsville

A five-wicket haul to Cameron Green and David Warner's half-century helps Australia defeat Zimbabwe in the opening match of their ODI series.

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Aussies name strong side for opening ODI

Australia have named a near full-strength side to take on Zimbabwe in their opening ODI in Townsville.

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Ink in the Lines exhibition showcases military tattoos and stories of service life

Striking photographs from the Australian War Memorial are highlighting the "unofficial" military history that hides in plain sight.

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Police DV officer told woman 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' a day before her husband died, inquest hears

A Townsville inquest hears Queensland police are entering the job woefully unprepared for domestic and family violence matters, but that training is aiming to improve the situation in north Queensland.

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Queensland police officers who responded to domestic violence siege had only been given online training, inquest hears

An inquest examining police responses to a siege where a man killed himself in Townsville hears the Queensland police officers who attended had minimal or no domestic violence training.

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Inquest told of son-in-law's confession

An inquest into a missing World War II veteran has heard that his son-in-law told a family friend that he killed the 73-year-old in Townsville.

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Townsville joins digital skills program helping people with disability prepare for natural disasters

When Townsville was hit by floods in 2019, Tammy Royle had the tech skills to access emergency help. Now she's part of a pilot program helping others living with disability to prepare for natural disasters.

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Melbourne Storm, North Queensland Cowboys fire NRL finals warning shots with massive wins over Broncos and Warriors

The final make-up of the NRL top four remains something of a mystery, but Melbourne and North Queensland did everything in their power to shore up their spots on Friday night.

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Train crash shuts down Mount Isa-Townsville rail line for the second time since July

A rail link to one of Queensland's major mining regions has been cut by a train crash that has forced bulk ore shipments onto the highway.

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Man accused of killing former partner Tania Trickey appears in Mackay Magistrates Court

The man charged with the murder of Townsville mother Tania Trickey has appeared in court for the first time.

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Man charged with murder over death of woman found in bushland near Townsville

Police charge a man with the murder of a 44-year-old Townsville woman whose body was found on a sandy track at Bluewater on Saturday.

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Chief scientist asked to intervene as coastal erosion 'disaster' worsens near Townsville

Queensland's chief scientist is being asked to intervene in the worsening coastal erosion 'disaster' near Townsville, which is threatening wetlands that provide a habitat to diverse fish and bird species.

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