12 months on: City under a dark cloud with no end in sight to Thompson debacle

Email One year on from the swearing in of now suspended Mayor Troy Thompson, Townsville City Council have said their focus for the next 12 months is “a united front” to deliver for the people of Townsville.

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AM Edition 12 months on: City under a dark cloud with no end in sight to Thompson debacle One year on from the swearing in of now suspended Mayor Troy Thompson, Townsville City Council have said their focus for the next 12 months is “a united front” to deliver for the p... READ MORE   Youth crime crisis: Qld has nation’s highest kid crim rates Thousands more youth offenders are being sentenced in Queensland courts than in any other state, underlining the challenge facing Premier David Crisafulli. SEE THE NUMBERS READ MORE   ‘I’ll see you later’: Tradie threatens, assaults cop outside kebab shop A construction worker who threatened to “rip” a taxi driver’s “jaw off” and later assaulted Night Owl staff in drunken rampages has been told he needs to seek help for his alcohol ... READ MORE   Has the winter snap happened? How good is this weather? Temperatures are down to 20 degrees overnight, the windows are open and aircons are off, but is this a false start or the real deal? See what the data say... READ MORE   ‘Sign them up for the next calendar shoot’: Billabong boys reveal all in ‘iconic’ photos Snakes, stuffed toys, blow-up dolls and a fair bit of cheek. The Billabong Sanctuary staff understood the assignment. SEE THE ICONIC SNAPS. READ MORE   Extra judge to help clear backlog in courts The number of district court judges in Townsville will permanently jump to three when a former Cairns lawyer steps into one of the most criticised jobs in town. READ MORE   Car thief’s ‘bizarre’ questions to victims A former award-winning BMX rider has been jailed for a crime spree that involved him asking a driver if they had insurance before he sped off stealing the vehicle. READ MORE   ‘Life is at stake’: Prince Harry’s security fight gets personal Prince Harry’s “life is at stake” and he has experienced a “manifestly inferior” process in the handling of security arrangements when visiting the UK, his barrister claimed. READ MORE   Irwins reveal luxe new holiday spot, complete with crocodiles Staying in Australia Zoo’s new luxury Crocodile Cabins is an up-close with nature experience. READ MORE   Parents’ best ever camping hack is what we all need Two WA parents turned a boring caravan function into an entertaining hub that’s the envy of campers everywhere. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.