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Shayla Bulloch is a crime and police reporter at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane. She has previously worked as a journalist across regional Queensland, including in Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast and Townsville. Shayla’s work was also recognised by a Queensland Clarion Award in 2022.

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Townsville

Detention centre bosses delay calling riot squad

Staff members have spoken out against Cleveland Youth Detention Centre management after the centre was put into a three hour lockdown.

Townsville

Mum, boyfriend charged over little girl’s hot car death

A mother and her boyfriend have been charged with manslaughter after a three-year-old Townsville girl was allegedly left to die in a hot car.

Townsville

Police at hospital after dead child found

Police have set up a crime scene after a woman arrived at the Townsville University Hospital with a dead child in her car.

Townsville

CCTV captures man showing kids how to break into homes

Footage of what appears to be an adult showing young people the ropes of criminal activity has appeared online.

Townsville

New youth justice minister’s secret trip to NQ

The freshly-minted youth justice minister has made a secret trip north, despite ignoring questions from the Bulletin about when she will visit the region.

Townsville

Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto. Picture: Evan Morgan

RUNNING RAMPANT: MP fears worst is yet to come

Townsville’s youth detention centre has become an asylum run by inmates, according to a North Queensland MP, who says a tragedy is imminent.

Townsville

STAFF IN FEAR: Welcome to the Cleveland jungle

From the outside, Cleveland Youth Detention Centre is no more than a prison. But inside, staff are being assaulted, detainees are scaling the walls, and workers fear it is a ticking time bomb.

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