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Kate BanvilleDefence reporter

Kate Banville is a news reporter at the Townsville Bulletin, covering Defence, Education and Health. She draws on her personal experience as a 7-year Army veteran to report on matters relevant to the defence community. Kate was awarded the 2018 Ossie Awards for Investigative Journalism by an undergraduate for her ABC 7.30 report and ongoing coverage of a group of combat veterans’ fight against the Home Affairs Department to have their Afghan interpreters relocated to Australia on humanitarian grounds. The case has since been overturned by a Federal Court decision. She has previously worked at WIN News in Townsville and ABC Gold Coast where she started as an intern. Kate is a wife and mother of two young boys.

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Everything old is new again at the Townsville City Council following the recent election. General, generic stock photo of Townsville City Council Mayor Jenny Hill. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

Hill sick of Sunny Coast, GC taking regional money

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has called for a major shake up of regional zoning in order to stop cities like the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast from hogging the bulk of funding.

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Harley, 8, India, 4, and Summer Clifford, 10, with Ruby enjoy the start of the school holidays at Riverway. Picture: Evan Morgan

Holiday plan in a great state

Teachers, parents and kids are rejoicing at the start of school holidays.

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Moving tribute for loving father of seven

Moving tribute for loving father of seven

The man who died in a horrific fiery crash near the Cardwell range has been described as a loving partner and ‘incredible dad’ of seven.

Practice manager at TPM Rachel Fabbro with her 4 year old Pug, Honey. Picture: Shae Beplate.

These pugs are devoted to their work

Their official job title is ‘resident therapy pugs’, and this brother sister duo are in the business of making patients smile.

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A top national property expert has named Townsville as one of the top 10 places to invest in the country. Economist Colin Dwyer agrees that Townsville is about to turn around.

Regions are losing out in the numbers game

A new regional population growth report placed Townsville in the top performers to attract Millennials, but one economist has pointed to flaws in the data which paint a very different picture.

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Keith Pitt, Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia.

$125 million boost for green energy efforts

The future of North Queensland’s green energy manufacturing has been solidified with a multimillion-dollar boost to expand mineral exploration.

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Reef HQ Director Kirstin Dobbs, is excited to have a date set for their re-opening. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Revealed: When Reef HQ will reopen

With a fresh lick of paint, long overdue maintenance complete and lonely marine life ready for visitors, Reef HQ has set a date to finally reopen.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Townsville Suburban Bowls Club. Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson with the PM. Picture: Evan Morgan

What census change means for veterans and their families

Including veterans in census data will lead to better funding of services and help prevent future suicides, a Townsville MP has told

Townsville Blues artist Joel Sutton. Picture: Evan Morgan

History of iconic music relived in Townsville artist’s new album

A chart topping musician has produced his latest rhythm and blues album from his home in Townsville.

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NQ mining jobs at risk

NQ mining jobs at risk

Outspoken MP Robbie Katter is calling for immediate state and federal legislation to save thousands of mining North Queensland jobs, and taking aim at ‘lazy and incompetent’ MPs.

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