The Latest Breaking News from Troy Thompson

A scandal surrounding false statements by a candidate then elected mayor have prompted a move to close loopholes and discover the truth about aspiring leaders.

Report by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission says Thompson leaked confidential council documents to an unnamed ‘adviser’

Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson asked the state government to be stood down while still receiving his $225,000 salary.

A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to clean up the "mess" at a council in the state's north, putting a controversial mayor on notice.

There is a contradiction between the Liberal National party leader’s steadfast defence of the right to a conscience vote a year ago, and his continued refusal to make a clear statement about it these past few weeks

A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".