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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

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.

VIDEOTownsville

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.

Townsville

The house on Lillipilli St Vincent, where man was shot by police on January 28. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Man shot by cops in Vincent now facing court

A Townsville man who survived being shot by police is now set to face court just three weeks after being discharged from hospital. Here’s why.

Townsville

Man, 22, charged after alleged knife attack

A 22-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stabbing another man in the back and driving off in the victim’s car in Heatley.

VIDEOTownsville

Haylie Brodie is facing a hefty repair bill after her car was severely damaged in a hit-and-run incident. Picture: Evan Morgan

‘Do the right thing’: Alleged hit-and-run leaves woman stranded

A Douglas woman is facing a hefty repair bill after her car was badly damaged in an alleged hit-and-run crash. Now, she’s calling on the driver who fled to step up and do the right thing. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Townsville

Push to expand city’s hardship grants hits state roadblock

A push to extend hardship grants across Townsville has been met with a cautious response from the federal government, with the Finance Minister insisting the state must request it.

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