Cops raise alarm as elite unit ‘starv ed out’ in north

Email Police in Queensland’s north warn their region’s Special Emergency Response Team may soon be “starved out of existence” due to chronic understaffing. Here’s what has officers so concerned — and what it means for community safety

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AM Edition Cops raise alarm as elite unit ‘starved out’ in north Police in Queensland’s north warn their region’s Special Emergency Response Team may soon be “starved out of existence” due to chronic understaffing. Here’s what has officers so co... READ MORE   ‘Positive change’: Power group forms to save CBD Stung by withering criticism of the woeful Townsville CBD, a “dynamic” group of local leaders has swung into action to drive a revitalisation project. READ MORE   ‘Go for it’: Neighbours reveal key to city centre revival Cairns and Mackay have revealed the secrets to a thriving CBD with community leaders urging Townsville put in place a comprehensive plan to bring the city heart back to life. READ MORE   ‘Bashing strangers’: Father’s violent public spiral A man who started his spree of violence by threatening to kill strangers in public has escalated to punching and kicking a random man in his late 60s near The Strand. READ MORE   ‘Alarming’: Concerns over funds as council holds first meeting of 2025 Some “unpalatable decisions” are ahead of Townsville’s councillors as they grapple with financial stress, hinting at potential hits to ratepayers’ pockets as security concerns hit ... READ MORE   NQ cop charged over alleged possession of child abuse material A North Queensland police officer has been suspended after being charged with possessing child exploitation material. READ MORE   Alleged car thief hit with fresh charge A man who allegedly stole a car and assaulted a police officer in Oonoonba has been hit with a fresh charge in court. READ MORE   These could be the smartest, fastest phones of 2025 Samsung has teamed up with Google to transform your phone into a ‘human-like’ AI powered agent to help you with everyday tasks. And it has even joined forces with Crocs for some bl... READ MORE   ‘Getting a divorce’: Tennis ace announces split with ex AFL player Australian tennis ace Arina Rodionova and husband, former AFL footballer Tyrone Vickery, have called time on their marriage in an odd announcement declaring that sometimes love is ... READ MORE   Absurd car features driving Aussies crazy Modern cars are ditching practical elements for unnecessary innovation, making driving feel more frustrating than futuristic. 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.