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• Election 2016: Townsville economist Colin Dwyer to run for KAP in ...

  

  Election 2016: Townsville economist Colin Dwyer to run for KAP in Herbert By Nancy Notzon Posted May 23, 2016 11:06:24 The race for the north Queensland seat of Herbert is heating up with well-known economist Colin Dwyer announcing he will run in the upcoming federal election as a candidate for Katter's Australian Party (KAP).The former LNP candidate for Mundingburra said he was fed up with the region's high unemployment and massive job losses.Townsville's unemp..

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• Turning the Screws on Crime: Another success

  

  The Townsville District Crime Prevention Unit has held another successful ‘Turning the Screws on Crime’ event on Saturday with over 200 cars turning up to participate in this unique proactive policing and community engagement strategy. To date, nearly 1500 cars have seized the opportunity to have their number plate screws replaced with the special ‘one way screws’, in an attempt to reduce number plate theft in Townsville. Townsville Police were joined by Police Recruits and volunteers from the..

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• Knock knock! Lock it or lose it doorknock

  

  Police Officers, Police Liaison Officers and Recruits joined forces on Thursday May 19, to conduct a high-visibility community engagement exercise in Heatley, in the form of a doorknock. This exercise was coordinated by Acting Sergeant Michael Perrott of the Kirwan Police Station and said the activity was a great opportunity for officers to engage with the community and to spread the crime prevention message of ‘Lock it or lose it’. “During this community engagement initiative, we have received..

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• Townsville marine science researcher David Bellwood joins ...

  

  Townsville marine science researcher David Bellwood joins Australian Academy of Science By Nathalie Fernbach with Paula Tapiolas Updated May 23, 2016 15:35:15 Professor David Bellwood of James Cook University (JCU) has received the country's most prestigious science honour — a fellowship of the Australian Academy of Science.Professor Bellwood was recognised for his sustained and significant contribution to the field of marine science."I'm absolutely chuffed," P..

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Editorial: The Townsville stadium ball is in the PM's half .	Baby croc escapes Townsville wildlife park .
Two bodies 'covered in flies' found in Townsville tent .	Two bodies discovered at Townsville campsite .