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Free credits for e-scooter riders who complete 'academy' training

04 August 2022

Riders flagged for doing the wrong thing on Townsville's e-scooters will now be sent targeted training modules to modify their behaviour and earn credits. E-scooter operator...

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Horse riding accident at Bogie leaves person in hospital

A person has been flown to Townsville Hospital after falling from a horse near Bowen. It happened at a private property in Bogie around 2pm yesterday. The...

Missing child, Aitkenvale

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 10-year-old boy reported missing from Aitkenvale. He was last seen around 12.30pm Tuesday walking near Elizabeth Street. The boy...

Calls for action this Homelessness Week

On any given night almost 1900 people are sleeping rough in the Kennedy electorate. It's feared the figure isn't painting the full picture of homelessness though,...

Urgent warning following tragic year on local waterways

2021 is being described as a tragic year on the state's waters. According to Maritime Safety Queensland's (MSQ) annual report, failure to wear a lifejacket is...

Spate of car fires prompts police investigation

Police are investigating after multiple stolen vehicles were destroyed by fire in Townsville on Wednesday. Initial investigations indicate around 4:30am a grey Hyundai i30, QLD registration...

Queensland’s luckiest lottery hotspots

Australia's luckiest suburbs have been revealed, when it comes to big lottery wins in the past financial year. According to data crunched by The Lott and...

Man charged over serious NQ quad crash

A Rocky Point man has been charged over a quad bike crash in the Far North that left his passenger with permanent brain injuries. An 18-year-old...

Attempted murder, South Townsville

A man is facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing in South Townsville. Police were called to a disturbance on Nelson Street just before 1:30pm on...

Five teens charged over weekend crime spree

Five teenagers are facing charges after a string of alleged robberies in Townsville. Police say the group tried to steal a number of vehicles on Sunday,...

Police investigating Garbutt carjacking

A woman has been assaulted and carjacked at Garbutt. Around 2.20am Sunday, a 22-year-old Townsville woman was parked in Pilkington Street when another car has smashed...

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