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Townsville based soldiers prepare for Afghanistan - ABC Online
Townsville based soldiers prepare for AfghanistanABC OnlineJESSICA van VONDEREN: Over the next month soldiers from Townsville and Brisbane will be heading to Afghanistan to form part of Mentoring Task Force Five. They'll be one of the last contingents to head to the country before Australia withdraws from the ...

Tough times tipping in Townsville - Sportal.com.au
The West AustralianTough times tipping in TownsvilleSportal.com.auIt seems the punters are having a bit each way when it comes to North Queensland's home clash with Penrith in Townsville the only Saturday clash of Round 11 in the NRL. The Cowboys are clear favourites for the game but, after the Panthers ended a ...Big shoes to fill as Bowen leads CowboysSydney Morning HeraldBowen to lead Cowboys in NRL v PenrithEurosport.com AUBowen to lead NRL Cowboys v PenrithSBSTownsville Bulletin -North Queensland Cowboys -Courier Mailall 46 news articles »

Townsville Heritage Day - ABC Online (blog)
Townsville Heritage DayABC Online (blog)Townsville residents are being invited to take a step into the past this Sunday, with the city's ninth Heritage Day. Mayor Jenny Hill says the crowds seem to get bigger each year, and she's encouraging people to come along to sample the new activities ...and more »

Former prisoner goes public to condemn funding cut - ABC Online
Former prisoner goes public to condemn funding cutABC OnlineSisters Inside established a outreach program at Townsville jail with the help of a $120000 grant last year, a grant that has helped 188 inmates back onto the straight and narrow. But the work of the program is under threat, with the newly-elected ...Prisoner welfare group will close without continued Government assistanceABC Localall 4 news articles »

Tigers NBL coach in contract stand-off - Sydney Morning Herald
The AgeTigers NBL coach in contract stand-offSydney Morning HeraldThe former Townsville coach, who has served one year of a three-year deal, was stood down with pay when he returned from five weeks' leave on Wednesday, as the NBL club investigates whether he has breached his contract.Melbourne Tigers coach Trevor Gleeson claims he has been stood down. Source ...Herald SunTigers in turmoil as Gleeson investigatedWarrnambool Standardall 13 news articles »

Lot of love for Townsville's street van - ABC Online
Lot of love for Townsville's street vanABC Online"We have so much support in goods and so forth, it is really brilliant" says co-ordinator Trudy Lightfoot of the businesses, community organisations and individuals who finance the van's four day a week service to Townsville's parks, boarding houses ...and more »

Ayoub betting scandal charge dismissed - Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldAyoub betting scandal charge dismissedSydney Morning HeraldMr Ayoub was charged with attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception, following a police investigation into an unusual betting plunge on an NRL game between North Queensland and Canterbury in Townsville in August 2010.Betting scandal: Ayoub charge dismissedBrisbane Timesall 113 news articles »

Traditional owners celebrate turtle release - ABC Online
Traditional owners celebrate turtle releaseABC OnlineBy Penny Timms A turtle with special significance has been released back into the wild in north Queensland, after spending 10 months in rehabilitation in Townsville. The green sea turtle, which has been named Gary Gungoo, was set free today after a ...and more »

Dying mum pens bucket list with son - Ninemsn
Dying mum pens bucket list with sonNinemsnDoctors told Emma Rathie she had just a year to live in January and that her brain tumour was terminal, the Townsville Bulletin reports. Faced with the heartbreaking news, the 31-year-old mother and her son Blake decided to pen the list.Central Australian Tourism Operators Lend A Helping Hande-Travel Blackboard (press release)all 2 news articles »

Building approvals up in March - Fraser Coast Chronicle
Building approvals up in MarchFraser Coast Chronicle"Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay and Gladstone have all seen home building approvals more than double over the last year. "Conditions in South-East Queensland though continue to be soft, with approvals still down on 2011 levels.and more »

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