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Natasha Emeck is a senior journalist based in Adelaide with more than 10 years’ experience reporting across Australia and the Pacific. She’s driven by a passion for telling impactful stories and shining a light on issues that matter.

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Townsville

A Queensland Health closure notice taped to the front of Kirwan Tobacconist, ordering an immediate halt to the supply of smoking products. The store was shut down as part of a crackdown on illicit tobacco and vaping sales. Picture: Natasha Emeck

Tobacco shop slapped with closure notice after items seized

A Kirwan tobacconist has been forced to shut its doors this week after Queensland Health swooped in, seizing a large haul of suspected illicit tobacco and vaping products.

Townsville

Police at a static roadside breath test site on Balls Lane in Mysterton as Operation Cold Snap rolls out for the school holidays. Picture: Natasha Emeck

Elderly man fights for life after Kirwan crash

A man in his 70s has been rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after his car collided with a tree in Kirwan. DETAILS.

Townsville

Generic ambulance, QAS, Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency services, Thursday, August 29, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Man injured in rural motorbike crash

A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after being injured in a motorbike crash near Charters Towers.

Townsville

How ancient geological fault may be behind city’s record quake

Believed to be triggered by a millions-year-old geological fault, Townsville experienced its largest earthquake in recorded history on Saturday. We talked to experts on why it happened and whether it may happen again.

Townsville

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Masseuse faces fresh charge over alleged sexual assaults

A 54-year-old male masseuse from the Burdekin is facing an additional charge after a second alleged victim came forward over the weekend. LATEST.

Townsville

Miya director Ray Chan Tung at one of the organisation's residences. Picture: Evan Morgan

Not just a roof: New resi care homes putting family first

A fresh approach to resi care is changing lives in Townsville, offering struggling kids more than just a place to stay. Here’s what they’re doing a bit differently.

Townsville

Amelia Wheatley made the switch to policing after years with her family business, Wheatley Rural Contracting, a mustering and bull-catching operation in Gulf Country. Picture: Supplied

From bulls to bad guys: Why this outback mum joined the force

A mother of three who once spent her days helping to wrangle cattle in the Gulf Country is now set to wrangle criminals on the streets of North Queensland. Read her story here.

VIDEOTownsville

Thugs dump three cars after overnight spree

Brazen car thieves have left a trail of destruction in Hermit Park this morning, dumping a stash of stolen cars including one they ditched in the river. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

Townsville

Concept images of the new Kirwan police precinct being constructed at the site of the former 1300 Smiles football stadium.

‘No cuts’: Purdie shoots down funding fears for $100m cop hub

The Police Minister has shut down speculation the LNP will slash funding for the Kirwan Police Hub, declaring: “We won’t be cutting anything.” But with car thefts rising in Townsville, is their crime crackdown working? HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR POLL.

Townsville

Meet the north’s new crime fighting recruits

From a cop with a century of policing in his blood to ex-marketers, miners, and accountants — meet some of the 55 fresh recruits ready to take on crime in Queensland’s north.

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