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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

Retired ex-serviceman Phillip Lawlor had almost $6000 worth of tools and fishing gear stolen from his house. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Veteran’s plea for change after shocking theft

An army veteran feels “sick to his stomach” after thieves stole more than $6000 in tools and equipment from his home while he slept, saying youth crime “has to stop”.

Townsville

Corey Dawson and Seanne Breeding are the owners of the pictured car which was dumped in the Hyde Park lake after being stolen from their Gulliver home. Picture: Shae Beplate.

‘They won’t listen’: Crime victims say LNP plan won’t work

Victims of crime have weighed in on the LNP’s contentious teenage curfew policy, questioning if it would have stopped the kids who stole their cars or wallets.

Townsville

THAT’S A WRAP? Specialist police unit under cloud

The future of a specialist police unit in Townsville is up in the air, with a review being conducted into its effectiveness.

Townsville

Lucy Victoria Wieland, 27, was charged with one count of fraud for allegedly creating a fundraising scam after lying about having ovarian cancer. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Cancer faker back behind bars after giving birth

A woman who pleaded guilty to ripping off Townsville residents more than $50,000 for her fake cancer treatment is back behind bars with her newborn child after giving birth at the weekend.

Townsville

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Cops close in on teens accused of spate of muggings

A teenager allegedly involved in three bag snatches at Townsville shopping centres on Sunday has been arrested and charged, but another is still on the run.

Townsville

A 13yo girl was placed under arrest in regards to an alleged bottleshop robbery. Overnight ride along with the Rapid Action Patrol Unit in Townsville. Picture: Alix Sweeney

‘Stupid’: Cops take aim at LNP’s curfew policy

A Townsville police officer has unleashed on the LNP’s curfew and refuge policy, saying police don’t have time to be a taxi for children. HAVE YOUR SAY >>>

BREAKINGTownsville

Generic cane cutting harvesting photo. Cane train on Barratta Road heading to Invicta Mill. Picture: Evan Morgan

Woman injured after car and train collide in rural crash

A driver has been injured after a collision with a cane train north of Townsville this morning.

BREAKINGTownsville

Paramedics are assessing three people following a car and truck crash in the Mary Valley.

Woman injured, dog killed after being hit by car

A woman’s morning walk with her dog has taken a tragic turn after she was hit by a car at Oonoonba this morning.

Townsville

Teen trashes ambulance in spate of car break-ins

A teenager has been arrested after vandalising an ambulance and breaking into multiple cars, leaving a paramedic feeling “helpless” after his van was defaced.

Townsville

Woman injured after e-scooter crash

A woman was taken to hospital last night after an e-scooter crash at South Townsville.

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