Townsville
Homicide mystery as man found dead in own car on rural road
Witnesses reported seeing the car being driven erratically on a nearby property the night before the 21-year-old’s body was found.
- by William Davis
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Indigenous teen drowned fleeing with brother from cops
An Indigenous teen drowned as a “tragic consequence” of following his brother into a river to avoid being caught by police after driving in a stolen car, a coroner has found.
- by Savannah Meacham
Three Australian soldiers charged with drug trafficking offences
Investigators intercepted cash sent through the mail which the three men allegedly intended to use to purchase and resell cocaine at a profit.
- by Angus Dalton
Crisafulli says critics of youth justice bill are part of the problem
The rushed and contentious laws have been defended by Queensland’s new premier, as public consultation ends just days after the full details were released.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli deflects nuclear questions, blames Labor ‘scare campaigns’
The opposition leader was asked if he would match premier Steven Miles’ promise of a High Court fight against any federal attempt to build reactors in Queensland.
- by William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt
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Queensland votes
‘Stakes are really high’: Premier’s tropical tour as campaign heats up
As Labor leader Steven Miles kept busy, his LNP challenger, David Crisafulli, warned of “aggression in politics” and announced another crime policy.
- by Cameron Atfield
Don’t call it a town: Queensland’s underrated tropical city
It’s one of Australia’s largest cities, in a beautiful location, but it remains in the shadow of its more high-profile neighbours.
- by Craig Platt
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NRL 2024
Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive
Brisbane have staged a stunning comeback in Townsville to thump North Queensland 42-18 and keep their slim NRL finals hopes alive on the back of a blistering display by centre Kotoni Staggs.
- by Joel Gould
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Queensland councils
Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues
A Queensland mayor who blamed “100-plus” concussions after misleading voters has been told to stand down, with his council colleagues joining the call.
- by Fraser Barton
Mayor admits he ‘didn’t say it right’ when asked about service history
In his first sit-down interview as mayor of Townsville, Troy Thompson backtracked on the claim he had served in the military for five years, but said he had not lied.
- by Reece D'Alessandro
Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over claims of army service
When challenged by journalists about his military history on Anzac Day, he said he could not remember his service number.
- by Fraser Barton
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