Shocking child sex abuse stats reveal grim reality
Horrific child sexual abuse is happening in our Townsville streets. It can happen anywhere, to any family, and often in the most unsuspecting settings. SEE THE SHOCKING STATS >>
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Officer suspended over inmate romance put up for award
A Townsville prison officer suspended over allegations of having a relationship with a prisoner has been nominated for a council Australia Day award.
Predators lurking in students’ devices
Child safety advocates are urging parents to keep an eye on their kids online time as the new school year starts, warning they are susceptible to bullying and could be targeted by predators.
Funding for simple device could save lives
A Townsville diabetic is pushing for a simple tool to be fully funded by the government to stop thousands of people risking their lives each day.
House stormed in violent neighbourhood dispute
A neighbourhood dispute has escalated into a police investigation after a group of people stormed a suburban home.
PHOTOS: Cops sting drink drivers in weekend blitz
A massive crackdown on crime has seen police out in force across the Australia Day long weekend, with more stings to come.
Beloved mum in fight of life against brain cancer
The words ‘you’ve got a brain tumour’ cut through the silence of a Townsville mum’s hospital room, turning her world upside down in an instant. But she’s fighting back, and has the whole community behind her.
‘Gone flying’: Scooter crash chaos for mechanic
A Townsville mechanic has been forced off the road after a tribe of drunk, law flouting scooter riders cleaned him up.
Little girl run over in tragic driveway accident
A toddler is being treated for internal injuries and fractured bones after being accidentally run over by a car in a driveway.
Man charged over samurai sword threats
A man allegedly threatened a household of people with a samurai sword in a bizarre incident at Cranbrook.
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