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Blair’s journalism career has taken him from Perth, to New Zealand, Queensland and now Melbourne.

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Illegal tobacco or chop chop is being sold in Toowoomba stores, Friday, October 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

‘Scared for my life’: Shocking toll of illicit tobacco trade

Illicit tobacco is rife across Queensland, as MPs are given a picture of the alleged organised crime behind the black market.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL. MARCH 28, 2023. PLEASE CONTACT WEEKEND PIC EDITOR TIM HUNTER BEFORE PUBLISHING.Pictured with some vapes similar to the ones her daughters use, is Wendy Beveridge, who is a concerned parent who is one of 4000 people to have made a submission to a vaping inquiry instigated by the TGA which has just handed down its recommendations to the Federal Government. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Gateway to smoking: Push for vape laws ‘with teeth’

A man with emphysema says vaping helped him stop smoking, but a doctor says the evidence the electronic devices are dangerous continues to mount.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY, 6, 2023: Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell (left) speaks to ChinaÃ¢â¬â¢s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao during a meeting via teleconference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / POOL / Lukas Coch

‘Best place to do business’: Trade ministers to meet in Townsville

Millions upon billions of dollars are being invested in the energy sector in NQ. See why the country’s trade and investment ministers will meet face-to-face in Townsville on Wednesday.

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‘Boosting health and energy’: NQ’s Muslims mark holy month

Hundreds of North Queenslanders are not taking a sip of water during daylight hours despite the hot and humid conditions outside. See why.

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Aftermath of a crash on Goodsell Rd, Cungalla near Meehan Rd about 1.30pm. One male died, with a man and woman rushed to hospital.

Fiery crash turns fatal, elderly survivors rushed to hospital

One person is dead, and two people critically injured when two cars burst into flames following a serious head-on crash southeast of Townsville. Read the latest.

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The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter is seen in shallow water on the beach after crashing off Jervis Bay. Picture: TNV

Taipans return to the skies, with conditions

The grounded army helicopters have been allowed to fly again, but the investigation into why one crashed in the ocean continues.

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Townsville Airport looks to keep up with NQ boom

Townsville Airport wants a hotel as part of a host of redevelopments during the next 20 years. See what’s planned.

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Why music teacher’s child exploitation material case was delayed

A former Townsville Grammar teacher accused of making ‘fantasy’ child exploitation material has once again had his case delayed in being passed onto a higher court. See why.

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Otto's Fresh Food Market owner Don Peel and Colliers sales & leasing executive Aaron Power at a site on Charters Towers Road which Peel has purchased.

Otto’s picks up property for expansion plan

Townsville food and coffee heavyweight Otto’s could be opening yet another drive-through coffee shop after buying out a parcel of land. See what it will be used for first.

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LNP's Thuringowa Candidate Natalie Marr. Picture: Evan Morgan

‘Fight to the death’: Why former councillor is starting campaign early

A single mother, realtor and former councillor is taking her second shot at claiming Thuringowa for the LNP. See what issues she wants to tackle.

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