Scout den smashed as Charters Towers faces vandalism surge
Shameless vandals smashed their way into the Charters Towers Scout Den, wrecking the kids’ safe space — but a young crew of good samaritans has swooped in to help pick up the pieces.
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Cash for Cairns, crumbs for Townsville this election
Townsville voters are being handed small change while Cairns laps up tens of millions in election promises from the major parties — a move fuelling claims the city is being treated as the “poor cousin of the north”.
Ram-raider’s bid for leniency fails as judge backs tough new laws
A teenage boy involved in a shocking ram-raid spree has failed to overturn his detention order, after a judge ruled the sentence was justified under Queensland’s new youth justice laws. His lawyers think it’s “excessive”. See why.
The hidden epidemic fuelling city’s youth crime crisis
There’s a clear link between youth crime and the violence happening behind closed doors in Townsville homes, according to the city’s top domestic violence cop.
Tourist assaulted by girls in brazen robbery
A night stroll turned into a nightmare after a tourist was robbed near Townsville’s iconic Strand with two young female thugs now on the run.
‘We need answers’: MP demands action on Mount Spec Road
Stranded for months after multiple landslips cut their main road, Paluma locals are still waiting for a fix — and now their MP is demanding action. LATEST.
WATCH: Kiddie crim hides under bed after 81-charge crime spree
Three teens allegedly racked up 81 charges during an Anzac Day long weekend crime spree in Townsville before being found hiding under a bed and in a cupboard. WATCH VIDEO.
Boy charged after alleged hit and run incidents
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a stolen ute went on a dangerous hit-and-run rampage through Townsville.
Who nicked Ralph? Dapper raccoon stolen in bizarre break-in
A Townsville business has been left scratching its head after a break-in where the only thing stolen was a stuffed raccoon wearing a suit and bow tie.
Mum slams ‘neglectful’ campers after 7yo left with third-degree burns
An Easter long weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for one Townsville family after a young girl was seriously burned by a hidden campfire left smouldering under the sand.
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