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Fraser Barton

Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

Young offenders are being blamed for contributing to the closure of businesses in a northern city. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial youth justice laws have been welcomed at a crime-ravaged city amid claims juvenile offences have contributed to business closures, tarnishing a region's reputation.

An insight into a north Queensland city's ongoing battle with youth crime was provided on Tuesday, with one business allegedly ram raided twice in a week.

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