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$25 million to pay police overtime to target Queensland's youth crime hotspots

Queensland police officers will be paid extra in overtime shifts under a $25 million high-visibility operation targeting youth crime.

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Child detention alone won't work, Queensland mayor says

Townsville's mayor says child offenders should be in rehabilitation programs in detention or sent to live in more structured environments away from the city.

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How To Spend A Long Weekend In Townsville If The Thought Of Winter Is Already Crushing Yr Soul

Well, damn, another summer has come and gone and how long did it last this time? What, like, two weeks? Where does the time go??? Life can be unfair sometimes, but what if I told you summer doesn’t need to end just yet?What if I told you there was a…

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Townsville, Southside to fight for top spot in WNBL

Townsville have won another thriller as the Southside Flyers thumped the Melbourne Boomers again and Perth replaced Bendigo in the WNBL top four.

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Reds no match for Hurricanes in Super Rugby loss

The Hurricanes have comfortably disposed of the Queensland Reds after a four-try Super Rugby Pacific second-half blitz, winning 47-13 in Townsville.

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Dennis Sore sentenced to life in prison for murdering Samantha Bong in Townsville

Murderer Dennis Sore had a history of violent crimes before he stabbed his sister, a Queensland court has heard.

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Eddie Jones in Townsville dash with Reds on Super trial

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones wanted to be there in person to watch the Reds' World Cup hopefuls, headlined by Harry Wilson, show their wares in Townsville.

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North Queensland residents, leaders call for banned drinker register to curb alcohol-fuelled challenges

Community leaders in Cairns, Townsville, and Mount Isa demand the Queensland government introduce a banned drinker register to address alcohol-related violence.

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Townsville: The Australian region where the sun shines 300 days a year

If only there was somewhere for the sun lovers of Australia to escape winter. Well, Townsville North Queensland is just the place.

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Lynagh name lives on as Reds blood teenage No.10

Eddie Jones has given his verdict on Tom Lynagh after the son of World Cup winner Michael was named to debut for the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific opener.

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Townsville mayor calls for triple j to withdraw Groovin the Moo music festival partnership

The annual multi-location festival Groovin the Moo has ditched its north Queensland leg in favour of the Sunshine Coast, leaving residents feeling snubbed.

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Reds battle injury issues for Super Rugby opener

James O'Connor and Suliasi Vunivalu have joined the Queensland Reds' list of injury concerns ahead of the side's Super Rugby Pacific opener in Townsville.

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Townsville Maternal Fetal Medicine delays could be putting mothers, babies at risk: leaked report

Chronic patient backlogs are causing "risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes" at a major maternity unit that's the only public facility able to treat high-risk pregnancies in regional Queensland.

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Fourteen years' jail for man who stabbed Townsville woman who was taking wheelie bins out

The woman, who survived the attack, was taking her bins out at her Townsville home in 2018 when she was repeatedly stabbed by Roy Nallajar.

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Dennis William Sore found guilty of murdering his sister in her Townsville home

Dennis William Sore told the court he "lost control" while he was stabbing his sister to death in her Townsville unit.

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Two of 13 children released on bail in Townsville arrested again within a fortnight

Two children who were granted bail by a Townsville magistrate on February 9 are arrested again before an appeal by Queensland police had been heard in court.

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Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak

Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy

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North Queensland star Jeremiah Nanai looks to be Cowboy for life, signing bumper four-year extension

North Queensland lock up Dally M Rookie of the Year Jeremiah Nanai until the end of 2027, with the Test and Origin forward saying he wants to stay in Townsville for the rest of his career.

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Illegal dumping in Townsville nature reserves outrages Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

White goods, solar panels and the casing from stolen copper wire have also been found in reserves in Townsville, infuriating the Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Human Rights Act could be critical in divisive Queensland youth bail case

Palaszczuk government’s 2019 laws to be weighed against underlying principles of human rights

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Townsville teacher Leonard Farren remanded in custody after arrest on child exploitation charges

In a letter to parents and caregivers shortly ahead of a court hearing today, Ignatius Park College principal Shaun Clarke said the arrest on Sunday of Leonard John Farren, 65, was "being treated with the highest priority".

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Tropical cyclone season is here and authorities fear Queenslanders are underprepared

Authorities and residents with first-hand experience of disastrous storms say Queenslanders need to do more to prepare for damaging storms.

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Court's mass bail of youths triggers police appeal push

Queensland police are considering their legal options after a Townsville magistrate released more than a dozen youths from custody.

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‘Disgraceful and gutless’: Queensland deputy premier pilloried for attack on judiciary

Steven Miles said a magistrate’s decision to release children locked in Townsville watch house was ‘a media stunt’

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Townsville magistrate releases 13 youths from custody, police increase patrols

A spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Magistrate confirmed 13 young people who appeared in the Townsville Children's Court on Thursday were released on bail.

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