Decade of crime: Townsville offending up more than 50pc
Townsville has recorded the biggest crime surge in Queensland over the past decade, with overall offending rates up a staggering 55 per cent. SEE THE STATS BREAKDOWN.
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‘Vulgar and degrading’: Creepy ex jailed for stalking woman
An ex-boyfriend made one cent bank transfers to a woman so he could continue to threaten and harass her in addition to tracking her movements in a disturbing series of stalking offences.
Tobacco shops in court for alleged illegal vape sales
A trio of tobacconists in Townsville have had their alleged offences progress in court after being charged with possessing and selling hazardous poisons.
Tragedy as man dies, woman still critical after horror crash
A 73-year-old man has died and a woman is still fighting for life in hospital after a devastating two-car crash near Ingham yesterday. UPDATE.
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Jury deliver verdict in roommate murder trial
After hours of deliberating a Townsville jury has delivered its verdict in the trial where a man claimed he stabbed and killed his roommate as a form of self-defence.
‘We have delivered’: Townsville MPs back Crisafulli’s stance on Adult Crime, Adult Time
Townsville’s MPs have defended the implementation of a new tranche of offences to the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, saying the LNP have ‘delivered’ in the fight against youth crime.
TICKETS ON SALE: Mount Isa Rodeo rises from the ashes
Tickets for the new-look Mount Isa Rodeo have gone on sale, and they’re 50 per cent cheaper than last year. See what else has changed.
‘Stupid’: Machete wielding man robs store, drives off in mum’s car
A 21-year-old man who robbed a popular tavern and deposited the money into his mum’s bank account has been sentenced in court after police found an empty money till with his fingerprints.
Concerns over rising insurance costs as council plans new flood mapping
While Townsville still continues to cop rain following widespread flooding, council has moved forward with new modelling of the flood hazard overlay mapping, with some councillors citing resident concerns over soaring insurance premiums.
NQ venue’s reopening to launch exciting new era for live music
Music fans should expect the ‘biggest year’ of live music ever seen in NQ, thanks to an iconic venue’s reopening and an ambitious venue booker. Find out who is playing.
NAMED: Former Qld cop walks free after sick airport security find
A former police officer who was stopped for baggage examination and found in possession of child abuse images has avoided jail time.
Teen accused of threatening child in late-night home invasion
A 16-year-old Gulliver boy has been charged following a terrifying break-in in Annandale, where he allegedly threatened a child with a multi-grip tool while trying to steal a car.
New president of Northern Legacy to lead Leadership breakfast
An Army aviation veteran who survived the 1996 Blackhawk disaster in Townsville has been named as Northern Legacy’s new president.
WATCH: Rogue cassowary caught on camera after ‘rare’ attack
A rogue cassowary believed responsible for a rare attack on an elderly man in North Queensland has been filmed in the wild — looking bold, unbothered, and showing no fear of humans. WATCH IT HERE.
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