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A man who cut his ankle monitor off five days after getting out of jail stole a family’s car with the kids still inside, causing a three-hour man hunt involving the police chopper.
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‘Mummy, he’s got a gun in your car’: Man jailed for horror carjacking
A man who cut his ankle monitor off five days after getting out of jail stole a family’s car with the kids still inside, causing a three-hour man hunt involving the police chopper.
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New acting CEO for regional NQ council
An NQ council will be led by a long-term public servant with more than 40 years of service. Read about his history.
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Where you can vote early for the federal election in Townsville
Unable to vote in the Federal Election on May 3? Here is all the information you need to know about voting early.
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What the US tariffs would mean for NQ beef producers
Hands up if you thought Donald Trump’s 10pc Liberation Day tariff on Australian beef exports to the US was going to hurt North Queensland beef producers? John Andersen explains wha...
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Young girl with rare bone disease to tackle Magnetic Island hike
A Townsville family will be taking on a 12km Magnetic Island hike, despite their child being diagnosed with a bone disease so rare doctors hadn’t heard of it.
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Emergency crews on scene after motorcycle hits kangaroo on Bruce Highway
A motorcyclist is being treated after a crash in the Burdekin. DETAILS >
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Free doughnuts: Krispy Kreme reveals Townsville opening date
Townsville’s first drive-through Krispy Kreme will officially be opening it’s doors on May 2, and the franchise has revealed exciting rewards for dedicated fans
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