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Townsville City · Townsville CityOffenders who target emergency service vehicles could face up to 14 years behind bars under proposed new laws in Queensland.See the Story
New laws could see offenders jailed for up to 14 years for 'outrageous' targeting of first responders
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Townsville City · Townsville CityAndrew Ryder's rainy-day bank account was drained in just one day. It happened via phone porting and SIM-swap fraud, but the veteran has no idea how scammers had his data in the first place.See the Story
Man's digital identity trashed and bank account drained after fraudsters steal phone number
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Townsville City · Townsville CityCommunity legal centres from the bush to the CBD are reporting difficulty in hiring and maintaining legal staff, as pay lags behind the legal aid commissions and government positions.See the Story
'We're doing a sausage sizzle': Community legal centres taking desperate measures to pay staff
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Cricket · Townsville CityHobart Hurricanes player Nikhil Chaudhary, 27, stood trial in the District Court in Townsville, charged with one count of rape. Crown prosecutor Shannon Sutherland said the 20-year-old woman had been left bleeding, indicating a degree of force. Defence lawyer Claire Grant said the complainant's allegation was exaggerated, and that any sexual encounter in the car had been consensual.See the Story
Hobart Hurricanes player found not guilty of rape in Townsville trial
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Townsville City · Townsville CityTownsville's long-time Mayor Jenny Hill has formally conceded election defeat during an emotional farewell speech. Ms Hill said there is no likelihood of bridging the gap in votes between independent Troy Thompson. The Electoral Commission of Queensland is yet to declare the outcome. Just over 72 per cent of votes has so far been counted, with Mr Thompson holding 46.77 per cent.See the Story
Long-serving Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill formally concedes election defeat
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Cricket · Townsville CityTasmanian cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary is on trial in Townsville District Court. The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to one count of rape. He was charged following an allegation he sexually assaulted a woman during a night out on Townsville's nightclub strip in May 2021. The defence is disputing whether digital penetration look place and whether the woman consented to a sexual act.See the Story
Hobart Hurricanes cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary stands trial for rape in Townsville
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