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Last Updated: June 26, 2015

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Sevilla family to stay

News: Maria and Tyrone Sevilla

A TOWNSVILLE nurse and her autistic son who were facing deportation to the Philippines have won their fight to stay in Australia.

Crocs season tickets on sale

Townsville Crocs meeting

SEASON tickets for the Townsville Crocodiles will go on sale Monday as the NBL club tries to ignite community support...

Australia Post to shed up to 1900 jobs

Australia Post Job Losses

AUSTRALIA Post workers are bracing for up to 1900 jobs to go as losses spiral beyond $1.5 billion in the group’s letters business, it can be revealed.

Woman bashed on Flinders Street

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A WOMAN has been pushed to the ground and punched during a terrifying attack on Flinders St early this morning.

Smith to make Wimbledon debut

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TOWNSVILLE tennis pro John-Patrick Smith has realised a lifelong dream after qualifying for the singles main draw of Wimbledon.

Comeback Cows filled with self-belief

NRL Rd 15 - Raiders v Cowboys

THE Cowboys are proving harder to kill than a cockroach as they ride an 11-game winning streak in which they have come from behind 10 times.

Finch back on the runway

TOWNSVILLE model Rachael Finch has been perfecting putting her best put forward as she prepares to return to the catwalk more than a year after she last stepped off.

Animals need a home

TOWNSVILLE’S RSPCA shelter is at bursting point with staff slashing adoption prices in an effort to rehome animals.

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Discover why winter is better in the north with our 44-page events guide

Anti-privacy laws a dud move

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THE passing of controversial anti-piracy laws this week will have many people throwing up their hands in despair...

Irish eyes smiling

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WILLIAM Piggott Darby settled in Toowoomba in 1912...

Why cyclists shouldn’t get a free ride

Vic Roads new cycling rules.

DRIVERS may be to blame for most accidents, but I bet cyclists contribute to situations, writes Susie O’Brien.

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Why California is after anti-vaxxers

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TIME could be running out for anti-vaxxers, with one US state taking a hard line approach against unvaccinated children. But would it work here?

Biggest Aussie wi-fi network’s catch

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AUSTRALIA’S largest wi-fi network will be turned on next week by Telstra for the first time, but there’s a catch that not all users may like.

Tears as Georgina’s bestie avoids jail

Rebecca Hannibal

REBECCA Hannibal was sentenced to a 12-month good behaviour bond for supplying ecstasy to her best friend Georgina Bartter.

Man decapitated in terror attack

Man decapitated in terror attack

A MAN was decapitated and Arabic words written on his head before two men with an Islamic State flag attacked a factory in France, causing an explosion.

Murdered teen’s online sleuths

Murdered teen’s online sleuths

SHE was 19, pretty and loved when she was killed in a unspeakable way. Her final words have captivated sleuths the world over but who is Eric?

Dead babies born from incest, court hears

Dead babies born from incest, court hears

A FRENCH woman accused of killing eight of her newborn babies told investigators she feared they were conceived from having sex with her father.

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Smith to make Wimbledon debut

TOWNSVILLE tennis pro John-Patrick Smith has realised a lifelong dream after qualifying for the singles main draw of Wimbledon.

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Crocs season tickets on sale

Townsville Crocs meeting

SEASON tickets for the Townsville Crocodiles will go on sale Monday as the NBL club tries to ignite community support...

Cooper’s confident for Cowboys

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FORMER St George and New South Wales star Matt Cooper firmly believes the North Queensland Cowboys can end their premiership drought in 2015.

Comeback Cows filled with self-belief

NRL Rd 15 - Raiders v Cowboys

THE Cowboys are proving harder to kill than a cockroach as they ride an 11-game winning streak in which they have come from behind 10 times.

History heavily in Broncos’ favour

Round 15 NRL Storm v Broncos

THE Broncos have a dominant record over the Knights, winning more than two-thirds of encounters. Will that trend continue tonight? Follow the game using #BroncosLIVE.

All Blacks star’s baby wakes from coma

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THE BABY daughter of former All Blacks star Jerry Collins has woken up from an induced coma after she was orphaned in a horror car crash in France.

Tallis offered $50K to fight Blue bopper

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GORDEN Tallis has been offered the chance to follow through with his claim he’d belt NSW Blues enforcer David Klemmer if he got the chance.

Is it wedding bells for Carey, Packer?

JUST days after going public with the romance that has the world talking, Mariah Carey and James Packer are rumoured to be already discussing marriage.

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Single Lachlan overwhelmed with date requests

Single Lachlan overwhelmed with date requests

JUST days after it was revealed he is no longer with his TV wife, Married At First Sight’s Lachlan McAleer has quickly become Australia’s most eligible Bachelor.

Finch back on the runway

Finch back on the runway

TOWNSVILLE model Rachael Finch has been perfecting putting her best put forward as she prepares to return to the catwalk more than a year after she last stepped off.

Jurassic thrill for next gen

Jurassic World

A new generation of dinosaur fans have flocked to cinemas to be a part of the Jurassic World action.

�That’s so sexy, you go girl’

Premiere Press Event For The New Universal Studios Hollywood Ride "Fast & Furious-Supercharged"

MICHELLE Rodriguez says she is happy her ex Cara Delevingne has spoken about her sexuality and her love for new girlfriend, St Vincent.

Sunrise’s awkward nude on-air gaffe

Sunrise’s awkward nude on-air gaffe

BROADCASTING from a nudist camp is always going to have its risks, but it seems it wasn’t the nudists who managed to flash on live TV.

Playboy bunny’s great escape

Candids at Standard Hotel in West Hollywood

THIS was the moment when Holly Madison realised she had to flee the mansion. It began with a buffet — then Hef became a “monster”.

The big change coming to Android phones

ANDROID users have reason to celebrate with Microsoft announcing one of its landmark products will now be available on phones.

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Bondi to Townsville

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ANDREW Reid will go from saving lives at Bondi to running along the golden beaches of Townsville to tackle obesity in August.

Winners and losers of pension shake-up

Winners and losers of pension shake-up

TENS of thousands of retirees will lose their pensions while others will get a bit extra each week under controversial new rules on asset ownership.

Walking for the wounded

Walking Wounded

AFTER 20 years in the army, Brian Freeman struggled to disconnect himself from the defence community...

The one thing you need for great sex

The one thing you need for great sex

THERE’S one key ingredient for great sex, and it’s not a toy or how long you last or a technical skill. And according to this expert you don’t even need to orgasm.

Ultimate 15-second exercise trick

Bachelor Tim Robards

WE ALL use excuses to avoid getting out from under our warm doona and exercise. But try this easy trick and you’ll be bouncing out of bed.

Man places wanted ad after dog fight

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A WOMAN gave her dog-loving boyfriend an ultimatum: choose between her or his beagle. His response is priceless.

Aircraft rivalry: Who’s really the best?

Aircraft rivalry: Who’s really the best?

IT HAS long been one of the biggest rivalries on the planet. And now, the aircraft giants have gone head-to-head at the world’s biggest aviation event. So who came out on top?

‘Collapse is likely’ for iconic rock

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SYDNEY is about to lose one of its most iconic Instagram hot spots, with fears it could collapse without warning.

The country with too many tourists to handle

The country with too many tourists to handle

FOR years, tourists were scared away from this place. But now it has become super-cheap and easy to get to, and there’s been an influx of visitors. So why isn’t everyone happy?

No end to Australia’s tourism boom

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THE country’s international tourism boom is showing no sign of ending with more records being smashed, thanks in part to the Cricket World Cup.

Ultimate travel adventure for movie fans

Ultimate travel adventure for movie fans

MOVIE buffs with a love of travel and an eye for detail have taken on the ultimate movie adventure. This is how to travel the world reliving your favourite flicks.

Where you should go cruising in 2016

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Food and wine tours of France, diving in Papua New Guinea and short breaks within Australia are just some of highlights of next year’s ocean and river cruising calendars, writes Brad Crouch.

Anti-privacy laws a dud move

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THE passing of controversial anti-piracy laws this week will have many people throwing up their hands in despair...

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