MP says this is the ‘final step’ needed to tackle youth crime
After a woman had a knife held to her throat in a horrifying home invasion, a NQ MP says there is only one thing missing from youth crime legislation. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
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Juvenile trio sentenced for violent attack in shopping centre carpark
Three juvenile offenders have been sentenced for their involvement in an attack on a woman at Willows Shopping Centre that resulted in her being taken to hospital.
Woman threatens magistrate with god’s wrath during bizarre rant
A courtroom turned chaotic after a woman loudly declared that her charges should be “thrown out”, insisting that only the Lord “holds the power” to pass judgment. Read exactly what she said.
NAMED: Man allegedly exposed himself to child in toy store
A 24-year-old man charged over the weekend for exposing his genitals to children at a popular Townsville shopping centre can be named after appearing in court.
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‘Just the start’: NQ pollies push for local potholes to be fixed ASAP
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Miles and Co. claiming credit for landmark $7.2bn Bruce Hwy fix
Major Bruce Highway upgrades will be funded in the 2025-26 state budget and begin by the end of the year after both sides of federal politics committed to a $7.2bn cash injection, as the State Opposition tries to claim the credit.
Cop’s helmet warning after two injured in e-scooter crashes
A North Queensland police officer has pleaded with the community to take care when using e-scooters after two people began the new year with a hospital trip.
All roads lead to NQ with vital Bruce Hwy dollars
North Queensland leaders want to see a large chunk of the money earmarked for critical “lifesaving” upgrades to the Bruce Highway be spent outside the south-east corner.
MP condemns ‘disgusting’ attack on woman at Townsville park, as police investigate
Police are investigating what’s been branded an ‘abhorrent and disgusting attack’ after a woman escaped an alleged sexual assault attempt while walking her dog in a popular Townsville park.
WWII medals reunited with grandson after police search
A man has been charged with unlawful possession of suspected stolen property after a police search unearthed WWII medals belonging to a soldier who died as a prisoner of war
‘All hell broke loose’: Single mum, 10 kids left homeless
Bystanders have described the moment a house went up in flames in a Townsville street, with a blind neighbour helping fight the fire with a garden hose.
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