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Thousands busted for speeding, drink and drug driving in school holiday operation

October 12, 2026 11:10 am

More than 13,000 traffic infringement notices were issued across Queensland during the September school holidays, as police targeted dangerous driving...

Townsville becomes launchpad for Queensland’s next Olympic stars

October 9, 2026 9:34 am

North Queensland is set to become a launchpad for future Olympians, with the Queensland Academy of Sport opening its first...

Wulguru man charged after alleged domestic stabbing

October 8, 2026 10:36 am

A 21‑year‑old Wulguru man has been charged after a violent domestic incident that left two people with knife wounds last...

Eleven charges as Townsville police wrap up property crime blitz

October 2, 2026 9:53 am

Townsville police have charged 11 people on 48 offences after a major day of intelligence‑driven patrols that saw officers track...

Man charged after drone carrying $1m of illicit drugs found in Townsville prison

August 25, 2026 10:35 am

A man has been charged accused of attempting to smuggle $1million worth of drugs into Townsville Correctional Centre on a...

Motorbike rider killed in collision at South Townsville

August 24, 2026 9:27 am

A man has passed away in a two-vehicle collision at South Townsville. Emergency services were called to the scene of...

Police investigate motorbike and cyclist collision in Townsville

August 18, 2026 9:07 am

Appeals for information after two people were hospitalised following a crash between a motorbike and a cyclist at Shaw. Emergency...

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