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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.

Natasha Emeck

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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.

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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.

Townsville

Police are seeking community assistance to identify a man they wish to speak to in relation to a fire at a shop in Gulliver on January 30.

Search for mystery bike rider as cops investigate shop fire

Detectives have released new images of a man on a bike as they urgently seek answers regarding a suspicious fire at a Gulliver shop last month.

Townsville

A rubbish fire along Hervey Range Rd, Bohle Plains on Tuesday. Picture: Ebo Smith/Facebook

Fire crews called to large rubbish fire at Hervey Range tip

Firefighters are battling a large rubbish fire at the Hervey Range Transfer Station, with thick black smoke visible from surrounding areas.

Townsville

Jon Sieben and his wife are leaving the Northern Beaches swimming pool.

Olympic medallist booted from NQ pool in favour of SEQ contractor

A much loved Queensland Olympian and NQ pool operator has been farewelled by families after council picked a new contractor for popular leisure centre.

Townsville

Hanna Johansson works alongside emergency crews in Ingham, helping clear debris and support local flood recovery efforts. Picture: Supplied

‘Heartbreaking’: Young volunteer reflects on Ingham flood clean up

When floodwaters devastated Ingham, 22-year-old Hanna Johansson jumped into action. See what she witnessed on the ground as she helped wash out homes during the big clean up.

Townsville

Townsville car thefts up despite tough new laws

Townsville’s car thieves aren’t backing down, with vehicle thefts creeping up in the first full month under Queensland’s hard line Adult Crime, Adult Time laws. See what the Youth Justice Minister’s office had to say about it.

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The owner of a tobacco shop on Ross River Road reported a woman had entered the shop and allegedly stole a pack of cigarettes around 6.30am on Thursday, February 20. Picture:Facebook/Natalie Lucas

WATCH: Trio flee in stolen car after shop theft

A brazen group of adults have been caught on CCTV fleeing in a stolen car after one of them swiped cigarettes from a Townsville tobacco shop. SEE IT HERE.

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