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New look for Randle Mustang in Townsville

The new livery comes as Castrol, the car's major backer, rolls out a global rebrand centred around a new logo.

Motorsport

2023 Supercars Townsville 500 session times and preview

Parity has been a major talking point since Darwin with the series undertaking an official review following another Camaro whitewash.

Motorsport

Ford Supercars teams begin aero parity changes

The Mustang has been granted a revised rear aero package from Townsville onwards as the series looks to remedy disparity between the Fords and Chevrolets.

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Records fall as Cowboys exact revenge on hapless Tigers

North Queensland have broken records in their 74-0 thrashing of Wests Tigers after piling on 13 tries in Townsville.

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Townsville NASCAR laps for Johnson

The third-generation racer will take the wheel of the NAPA-backed Chevrolet Camaro for a series of demonstration laps during the Townsville 500 weekend.

Motorsport

NSW edges Queensland 18-14 in Townsville, but Maroons hoist Women’s State of Origin shield

Queensland has been crowned women's State of Origin champions for the first time since 2021, despite NSW winning a dramatic game two.

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NSW beat Queensland amid late drama but Maroons still reclaim Women’s State of Origin shield

A record crowd of over 18,000 in Townsville witnessed a historic Women’s State of Origin clash, which was decided by a last-minute penalty try

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Tamika Upton hoping to ride Queensland wave in Origin II

Queensland fullback Tamika Upton hopes an expected record crowd in Townsville will provide some extra gusto in State of Origin on Thursday.

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Upton looking to ride Queensland wave in Origin II

With a clear plan of attack and a sea of Maroon at their backs, Tamika Upton hopes her side can ride a Queensland wave in Origin's Townsville decider.

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North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith

North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.

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Morning Mail: youth prison ‘like Guantánamo’, Ukraine forces on the attack, Apple reveals VR gadget

Guardian investigation reveals litany of concerns at Townsville facility, Ukrainian troops drive back Russians, Apple’s Vision Pro unveiled

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Regional Queensland misses out on big-name live music acts amid rising costs, logistical risks

North Queensland once hosted world-renowned artists Elton John and Billie Eilish within months of each other. Now it's being overlooked as the live music industry grapples with an uncertain future.

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Afternoon Update: Ben Roberts-Smith result lauded as win for journalism; Pauline Hanson in court; and Australians flocking to Townsville

Australia’s most decorated living soldier has lost his defamation case against the Nine newspapers.

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'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects

Outback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets.

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Survivor of former Townsville paedophile priest Neville Creen reveals toll the abuse took on her life

Megan was a quick-witted and mischievous child, but when she was five, a predator entered her home and stamped out all that made her who she was. He didn't leave her life for 30 years.

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Three children questioned by police over damaging fire at Townsville's AstarA dance studio

A Queensland dance teacher watched her AstarA dance studio burn after it was allegedly set alight by three children on an overnight crime spree in Townsville.

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Cairns will not follow Brisbane, Townsville or Amsterdam with city sign for tourists, influencers

It has worked for Brisbane, Townsville and even Amsterdam, but a major Queensland tourist destination has rejected a suggestion it install a new piece of public art, saying its iconic sculptures are already better.

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Townsville police arrest four teenagers over alleged crime spree, assault of 81yo woman

Police say the juveniles were spotted hooning along a main road in a stolen car before crashing into another stolen car and attempting to flee on foot.

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Could Heilum Luki be the first player of Niuean heritage selected for Origin?

From representing a tiny pacific island nation as a kid, to North Queensland Cowboys prodigy, could Heilum Luki be pulling on the maroons jersey next?

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Five mini-breaks to take in the north Queensland sun

Take a short getaway in Townsville North Queensland, where the sunshine is warm and the beaches picture-perfect.

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Ten stunning waterfalls to chase in north Queensland

Townsville is home to a spectacular variety of waterfalls, with the region home to a spectacular variety of natural beauties.

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Hunter locals join Shitbox Rally, driving old cars across inland Australia to raise money for cancer research

More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

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Police launch investigation after missing man's body found in Townsville bushland

The man was last seen in early April and police say his body had been in bushland for "quite some time", with detectives launching an appeal for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

The Conversation

'Life changing' – what 50 years of community-controlled housing at Yumba-Meta tells us about home and health

How does having a safe, reliable place to call “home” affect the health of people and communities across generations? We spoke to staff and families at Yumba-Meta Ltd in Townsville, Queensland to find out.

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Charters Towers the gateway town to Australia’s outback

If you like to take the road less travelled and have ever wondered about life in Australia’s outback, you need to know about Charters Towers - just a 90-minute drive west of Townsville in north Queensland.

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