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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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Generic. File. Stuart Prison. Townsville Correctional Centre. Tour of WomenÕs Correctional Centre. Picture: Evan Morgan

North Queensland corrections officer charged with rape

Prison boss warns staff about ‘interpersonal conduct’ after a corrections officer was hit with rape charges.

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A military flag has been making its way around the nation garnering signatures from veterans to "raise the flag for mental health". Australian Warfighter Coffee owner Stewart Locke. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Veterans raise flag on cross country mission

A military flag has made its way across the nation garnering signatures from veterans in support of mental health.

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Liz Vownes has been named Qld Volunteer of the Year for her work with Wildlife and NQ History. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Wildlife warrior lands top honour

A Townsville woman has taken out the state’s top honour as Queensland Volunteer of the Year, for her tireless work in wildlife conservation and historic preservation

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Mental Health Nurse and diagnosed with MS, Stephen Joyce, will dress in drag along the Strand to raise money and bring awareness of the condition. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Putting a fabulous touch on an important fundraiser

Townsville man Stephen Joyce will be dressed in drag as he spreads glitter and joy along The Strand, in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis Queensland

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Australian Army CH-47 Chinooks from the 5th Aviation Regiment,return from delivering hay bales to remote bushfire effected farms on Kangaroo Island during OP Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment have been helping to quickly pick up and drop off hay to feed livestock at hard to reach properties on Kangaroo Island as part of Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020.

‘GLOW OF ORANGE’: Army aircrew describe horror bushfire mission

Engulfed in a ‘glow of orange’ and in unimaginable heat, Townsville based Army aircrew flew in horrific conditions to carry out rescue and reconnaissance missions during Australia’s ‘Black Summer’.

Interactive light and sound extravaganza returns in 2021

Interactive light and sound extravaganza returns in 2021

An immersive sound and light show will transform Townsville’s most iconic inner city landmarks into an underwater water world as part of HALO.

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A South Burnett man landed himself in court after spitting in his ex-partners face and attacking her on two occasions. File Photo.

Help is here, say dv responders

Domestic Violence responders are urging families to reach out for support, as statistics show significant increases in calls for help over the Christmas holidays period

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Commander of 3rd Brigade Brigadier Kahlil Fegan, reflects on his 1st year in the position. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Townsville’s most senior military man speaks candidly about challenges facing force

Twenty-Twenty turned out like nothing Brigadier Kahlil Fegan could have ever trained for, let alone imagine. From bushfires, coronavirus, army culture and operations, the seasoned soldier speaks candidly about his most challenging role yet.

Fulham Rd murder picture collage

‘WEAK MAN’: Son speaks out against mother’s killer

The heartbroken son of slain mother Rebecca Walker wants her killer to be remembered as “trash”, worthy of only a “garbage bin”.

Townsville Mum Jodie Gibson has shared news of the death of baby Nova-Lee Gibson on social media after she had problems with her heart valves.

‘Forever loved’: Townsville bub loses battle

NOVA-LEE Gibson stole the love of her mum and dad, and older siblings when she was born at 30 weeks with a hole in her tiny little heart and problems with her valves, now she is being remembered as an angel above.

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