‘I thought it was a neat little toy u ntil it killed my son’

Email A heartbroken father is calling for a ban on e-scooters after his son was killed in a horrific crash in Townsville — saying he thought it was a “neat little toy” until it cost his boy his life.

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AM Edition ‘I thought it was a neat little toy until it killed my son’ A heartbroken father is calling for a ban on e-scooters after his son was killed in a horrific crash in Townsville — saying he thought it was a “neat little toy” until it cost his ... READ MORE   Commemorative benches installed just in time for Anzac Day in Townsville Three uniquely designed benches have been installed in Townsville’s ANZAC Park, each a permanent fixture to commemorate the army, air force and navy. READ MORE   MP being investigated for drinking on alcohol restricted island says laws are ‘draconian’ and ‘racis... A North Queensland MP is being investigated after posting photos of himself and a group drinking with on an island with strict alcohol regulations, which he says are “draconian and... READ MORE   Crews battle house fire in Douglas Three fire crews are on scene after reports of a house fire in Douglas. READ MORE   Woman hurt after vehicle rolls in Greenvale A woman has been injured after her vehicle rolled on a rural road west of Townsville. READ MORE   Air Force pilot caught repeatedly exposing genitals in public A Royal Australian Air Force corporal has been dismissed from duty after repeatedly exposing his genitalia in public, filming it, and uploading the videos to social media. READ MORE   ‘Thank you, Pope Francis’: Townsville Bishop remembers the Pope Pope Francis has been recognised as a “great gift to the Church and world” by Townsville Bishop Tim Harris, following news of the Pope’s passing on Monday evening. READ MORE   Prince William to represent King Charles III at Pope’s funeral Prince William is set to join the astonishing roster of world leaders who will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the palace has announced, stepping in for King Charles. READ MORE   Insane amount these bank notes are now worth They’re the long forgotten paper bank notes we used in Australia. And they are now worth a huge amount. READ MORE   What 1995 film stars Liam Neeson as a real-life Scottish outlaw? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. 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.