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Andrew Symonds' funeral sees cricket legends and fans gather to farewell 'Roy' in Townsville

Hundreds of fans have gathered to farewell much-loved larrikin and cricket legend Andrew Symonds at a public memorial in Townsville, with former Australian captain Adam Gilchrist fighting back tears as he remembered his "loyal" friend.

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Richmond hospital welcomes first baby in 15 years with help from flying doctors

With a population of just 648, the remote north-west Queensland town of Richmond doesn't offer maternity services, so it was a shock when a mum-to-be on an outback station called in the RFDS for birthing support.

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Regional Queensland loses federal election spotlight as major parties focus elsewhere

Experts say there has been a "noticeable drop in emphasis" on regional Queensland during the 2022 campaign as major parties focus on other electorates.

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Dog on lead dispute leads to Townsville luxury apartment owner selling up, relocating

Apartment owner Greg Peel wanted to walk his dog on a lead in and out of his unit complex, but when the body corporate said 'no' he sold up and moved on.

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Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds killed in car crash

Tributes from friends and fans flow after the former Australian all-rounder was killed in a single-vehicle crash outside Townsville on Saturday night.

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Record-breaking rain drenches central Queensland as severe weather system heads for north coast

The Bureau of Meteorology says May rain records have already started to tumble, with more expected to be broken in coming days as Queensland's severe weather system develops.

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Warning of ‘life-threatening’ flash flooding for parts of Queensland as record rainfall predicted

Ten flood warnings in place across the state, with Townsville and Sunshine Coast among areas to be worst hit

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Who will you be voting for in the federal north Queensland seat of Herbert this election?

If you are still undecided and wondering what the candidates in the seat of Herbert are offering, we've got you covered.

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O'Brien banks on season's most inexperienced set of halves to fire Knights

The young duo face an in-form Cowboys outfit chasing their fourth-straight win.

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Boat found in search for missing Qld man

The upturned boat of a man missing in waters off Townsville since Saturday has been found hundreds of kilometres away northeast of Cairns.

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Woman describes horrifying attack from feral PIGS who tried to 'eat' her legs

Kay Robins forgot to close the gate at her friend's property near Townsville, Australia, when a group of wild pigs charged into the garden and chewed her hand

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Search scaled back for missing fisherman Colin Palmer in Townsville waters

Police have scaled down a major search and rescue operation for a fisherman missing off the Townsville coast for four days, but say they are still "holding out hope" of finding him alive.

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Kurt Mann sidelined with ankle injury as Newcastle Knights set up camp in Queensland

Club officials are monitoring Mann, suspected to have high-grade ligament damage, which sees him likely out for upcoming clashes with the Cowboys in Townsville and Bulldogs in Brisbane as part of Magic Round.

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Fisherman still missing off Townsville

A large-scale search for missing Queensland fisherman Colin Palmer has entered a third day with helicopters and vessels scouring waters off Townsville.

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Police search continues for missing Townsville fisherman Colin Palmer

Colin Palmer and a 45-year-old friend were fishing on Friday evening when they were presumably knocked off their boat by a wave.

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‘The director of his own show’: the PM mingles with middle Australia

Scott Morrison believes he has the ingredients for victory, but will it come together or remain a fantasy left on the campaign trail?

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Townsville man who drove 'through' Bruce Highway traffic while high on meth jailed

A Supreme Court judge has labelled a Townsville man as "reckless in the extreme" after he drove at speed into a line of traffic while high on methylamphetamine.

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Townsville deluge breaks April records set in 2000, rainfall to ease

Record breaking rainfall has prompted flooding in Townsville, with some residents being rescued by SES.

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Toddler killed in Townsville accident after car reverses over her on private property

Queensland Police say an 18-month-old girl died in Townsville Hospital on Sunday evening after being run over by a reversing car earlier in the day.

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Percivals' prestigious portrait prize unveils some famous faces in Townsville

Australian Navy diver Paul de Gelder lost two limbs in a harrowing shark attack. Now, his portrait is hanging among famous faces in one of regional Australia's biggest art prizes.

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Wests Tigers edge South Sydney 23-22 in NRL thriller, North Queensland humbles Gold Coast 30-4

Just like Jackson Hastings last round, Luke Brooks lands a field goal in the shadows of full-time to hand Wests Tigers a 23-22 win over South Sydney, while North Queensland is celebrating a 30-4 thrashing of Gold Coast.

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North Queensland braces for month's worth of rain, Anzac Day ceremonies to go ahead

A month's worth of rain is tipped to fall in the next few days over Queensland's north as a lacklustre wet season ends with a sting in the tail.

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Yellow crazy ants spread into Townsville and parts of north-east Australia, as councils plead for funding

Yellow crazy ants are categorised as one of the worst invasive species on the planet, capable of completely destroying ecosystems — and they're spreading in northern Australia.

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Townsville police uncover cannabis and ice worth $1.5m in suitcases at ferry terminal

Police have charged two people after seizing suitcases "jam-packed" with 54 kilograms of drugs on a bus from Brisbane.

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It’s so frustrating when an election brings funding to north Queensland after years of neglect

Inadequate mobile coverage and internet speeds mean north Queenslanders say ‘once you’re north of Townsville, you might as well be on the moon’

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