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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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Cowboys' Leilua charged with DV offences

North Queensland NRL player Luciano Leilua has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences in Sydney.

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New Payten NRL deal at Cowboys imminent

Todd Payten has confirmed a new deal with North Queensland is all but done, with the Cowboys coach to stay on until the end of 2026.

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NRL admits preliminary final try blunder

NRL head of football Graham Annesley says North Queensland were let down by a forward pass call that led to a Parramatta try.

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Cowboys future secure despite finals loss

North Queensland fell at the penultimate NRL hurdle but in their agony will come belief with their young core group of players signed to long-term deals.

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Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax

Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child

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Parramatta outlast North Queensland for epic prelim victory to secure first grand final berth since 2009

The Eels have risen from the ashes to secure an epic comeback win over North Queensland and qualify for their first grand final since 2009.

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North Queensland Cowboys club anthem translated into Indigenous language, Guugu Yimithirr

The legendary theme song of the North Queensland Cowboys has been translated into an Indigenous language, with calls for other NRL clubs to follow suit.

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Cowboys' Hess realising potential: Hannant

North Queensland NRL premiership winner Ben Hannant says the current players have all bought into coach Todd Payten's methods, with Coen Hess a prime example.

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Players' vibe calms Cowboys coach Payten

Todd Payten is set to extend his coaching tenure at North Queensland and has spoken about how being around his players relaxes him ahead of the Eels clash.

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How Cowboys' youth revamped Taumalolo

Jason Taumalolo doesn't cherry-pick moments on the field but North Queensland's booming youth has unlocked a targeted and impact-oriented approach to his game.

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Drinkwater makes most of No.1 opportunity

Scott Drinkwater is of the NRL's form fullbacks, thanks to an injury that delayed his recall to the North Queensland team.

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Brown believes in Eels' NRL title quest

Buoyed by a dominant win over Canberra, Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown believes the Eels can down North Queensland and go one better a week later.

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Man linked to North Queensland amber alert involving four children assaulted in jail, court hears

Joshua Carter, 28, lifted up his shirt to reveal bruising as his lawyer told the court of his hardships behind bars.

ABC News

James Cook University to cut 130 jobs to combat dramatic drop in student enrolment

The North Queensland university says cutting 130 jobs will allow it to claw back $11 million a year, but unions fear the decision will cause students to suffer.

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Late loss sharpens Talakai's finals focus

Siosifa Talakai says Cronulla's week-one defeat to North Queensland can give them an upperhand against South Sydney.

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