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Townsville mayor stands down after fudging SAS past

A major regional city will face a by-election after its former mayor and army reservist quit following a "lengthy saga".

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Controversial Queensland mayor Troy Thompson resigns after corruption inquiry

Thompson, accused of misleading voters about his military record, says he will now nominate in the byelection caused by his departure

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State moves to give army town mayor his marching orders

Notice has been given to the suspended mayor of a regional city after the corruption watchdog revealed what a state minister describes as "serious allegations".

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Up to 185,000 Queensland homes could be at ‘very high risk’ with many uninsurable if global heating unchecked

State faces more frequent heatwaves, floods, cyclones and bushfires – and many homes will be uninsurable, national climate risk assessment warns

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'Didn't want to draw': Wallabies in 86th-min thriller

The Wallabies have scored in the 86th minute to secure another remarkable comeback Test win, this time 28-24 over a slick Argentina in Townsville.

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'Hope he's not sleeping well': Test friends turn foes

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hopes his good mate and Argentinian opposite Felipe Contepomi is tossing and turning ahead of their Townsville clash.

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Townsville to host all rivals in fresh WNBL tournament

All eight WNBL teams will converge on Townsville in September for a new-look pre-season tournament ahead of Bendigo Spirit's title defence.

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Afternoon Update: Katter distances himself from neo-Nazi-linked megaphone; FoI transparency backlash; and ‘cosmic’ algae in Melbourne

The veteran politician was seen speaking into a microphone claimed by the National Socialist Network at the weekend anti-immigration rally in Townsville

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Wallabies want to taste more Rugby Championship success

The Wallabies celebrated Max Jorgensen's 21st with a cake but hope to get the real party started when they host Argentina in Townsville on Saturday.

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Wallabies welcome 'father figure' back against Pumas

The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.

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Reynolds re-injures hamstring, team man Walters crucial

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has aggravated a hamstring injury but is hopeful of playing finals as the side's top-four hopes go on the line in Townsville.

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'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

A delegation is visiting Canberra to plead for a bailout for the copper industry to prevent an "economic death spiral" in north Queensland.

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Dazzling Dearden helps ease pressure on Cowboy coach

A Tom Dearden masterclass has helped the Cowboys hold off two late Dragon comebacks to ease the pressure on coach Todd Payten with a 38-32 win in Townsville.

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Man shot dead by police in Townsville

Police allege the man was armed with a machete and knife on The Strand in Townsville’s North Ward on Saturday morning

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Motorsport

Supercars Townsville: Broc Feeney triumphs for Triple Eight in finale

Triple Eight and Broc Feeney have emerged as the winners from a battle of strategies in the third and final Supercars race at the Reid Park street circuit in Townsville.

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Supercars Townsville: Feeney triumphs for Triple Eight in finale

Triple Eight and Broc Feeney have emerged as the winners from a battle of strategies in the third and final Supercars race at the Reid Park street circuit in Townsville.

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Supercars Townsville: Championship leader Feeney bounces back with win

Broc Feeney has put Triple Eight back on the Supercars winners’ list after an impressive drive in a drama-packed 70-lap race at Reid Park in Townsville, in Far North Queensland.

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Supercars Townsville: Broc Feeney bounces back with victory

Broc Feeney has put Triple Eight back on the Supercars winners’ list after an impressive drive in a drama-packed 70-lap race at Reid Park in Townsville, in Far North Queensland.

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Speedy pit stop sets up emphatic Supercars win

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney pulled off an epic pit-stop overtake in Townsville to secure his sixth win from his past seven races.

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Supercars Townsville: Kostecki takes his first victory with Dick Johnson

Brodie Kostecki has taken Dick Johnson Racing back to the winners’ circle after two winless years, taking victory in the Supercars opener on the streets of Townsville in Far North Queensland.

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Supercars Townsville: Brodie Kostecki back in winners’ circle

Brodie Kostecki has taken Dick Johnson Racing back to the winners’ circle after two winless years, taking out the 20th race in the 2025 Supercars championship on the streets of Townsville in Far North Queensland.

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Supercars champion Kostecki gets 'monkey off the back'

2023 Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has won his first race for Shell V-Power Racing, converting from pole in Townsville.

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Papenhuyzen scratching adds to Storm's backline issues

Jonah Pezet's long-awaited NRL comeback will come starting in Melbourne's halves after Ryan Papenhuyzen's calf tightness caused more headaches for the Storm.

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An RAAF fighter jet shattered windows in a small Queensland town. Two years later, the air force still hasn’t helped fix them

The aircraft’s ‘terrifying’ shockwave damaged homes and the pub in Greenvale. Defence says supersonic airspeeds are approved in the area

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Bateman gains revenge in Cowboys win over Wests Tigers

North Queensland looked set for a 50-point win before the Wests Tigers roared home, scoring four late tries for a thrilling finish in Townsville.

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