Inside the job of a police liaison officer
Tracey Pere grew up on Cook Island and used to clean police stations – today, she’s a senior police liaison officer using four languages to help keep Townsville safe.
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Man killed, woman fighting for life after LandCruiser rolls
A man has died and a woman has been left fighting for life after their Toyota LandCruiser lost control and rolled.
Light juvenile sentences due to ‘weak’ former laws, Minister says
The Minister for Youth Justice has blamed the former government for its “system failure” after recent sentence details showed leniency on juveniles due to harsh conditions at Cleveland.
Alleged offenders as young as ten charged after specialist police squad fly in
With Townsville an ongoing youth crime hotspot, the State Flying Squad has nabbed more alleged offenders, some between the ages of 10 and 16. SEE THE CHARGES.
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Better BMX facilities to keep stars on track
Townsville BMX Club punches well above its weight with some of the best riders in the country, but with facilities not up to scratch, the city risks losing them. Find out more.
LNP party faithful converge on Townsville for special event
To ensure that state and federal government priorities align with North Queensland, LNP pollies are converging on Townsville for a conference this weekend. Find out the details.
Where to find the best fish and chips in Queensland
Two Whitsundays icons come out on top in statewide competition to find the best of the best in Queensland — including the best “big thing”.
‘It’s an insult’: Leaders speak out against gutting free events
The council has been left with egg on its face after voting to gut funding to a local festival just 48 hours before Premier Crisafulli awarded it ‘QLD’s Best Event’. And it’s not the only one.
Police seize cash, cocaine, meth in major Qld drug blitz
Police say they have busted open a Queensland-wide drug syndicate operating between Mount Isa and Brisbane, resulting in more than 270 charges.
REVEALED: Where to get the best donut in Townsville
Townsville has voted for the best donut … and if the lines for a treat on International Donut Day were anything to go by – they made the right call. RESULTS.
‘F-ck em all’: Alleged killer bus driver storms from court
The man accused of killing three people on board a Greyhound bus has been pictured for the first time since the horrific triple-fatal crash, outside a regional Qld court smoking.
Council’s ‘pulse-check’ on iconic Rockpool’s future
The Rockpool has been an iconic part of The Strand for almost 60 years, but now it’s time for an upgrade. Here’s how you can have your say on it’s future.
Meet our heroes of the reef
Prominent marine scientists are leading global coral conservation with pioneering research, community initiatives, and innovative restoration efforts to protect marine ecosystems.
A celebration of culture and country at Umbrella Studio
Umbrella Studio’s latest exhibitions bring together Sylvia Ditchburn’s vivid environmental landscapes and Elysha Rei’s delicate tributes to Japanese-Australian history. Alongside works by young Indigenous printmakers, the showcase is a powerful blend of memory, place and emerging voices.
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