Nothing in the tax kitty for us and other top stories.

• Nothing in the tax kitty for us

  

  Jamie Campbell. at his Bohle Plains home, is one of thousands of Townsville residents who will miss out on tax breaks for people earning over $80,000. Picture: Evan MorganTHREE out of every four Townsville taxpayers will miss out on tax breaks expected to be announced in tonight’s Federal Budget.Analysis by the Townsville Bulletin reveals 73 per cent of the 122,549 taxpayers in Townsville earn less than $80,000 – the level at which the cuts are set to kick in.Only 27 per cent of Townsville taxpa..

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• George has Rio focus

  

  Cayla George flew out on Tuesday to stake her claim for a spot in the Rio Olympic team.Former Townsville Fire championship forward Cayla George is leaving no stone unturned in her bid to be an Olympian this year in Rio.George flew out to Japan on Tuesday to take part in the Opals’ three-game tour, and knows what she has to do to impress coach Brendan Joyce.“I know how to play my role in the Opals system and Brendan (Joyce, Opals coach) has given me positive feedback from that,” George said.“At t..

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• Unrest sparks alcohol debate

  WEEKEND unrest on Palm Island has reignited the debate about whether the indigenous community should have alcohol restrictions relaxed.The Bulletin understands a boatload of alcohol was smuggled to the island in the past week, leading to several arrests at the weekend.Acting Inspector Graeme Paine said police were kept busy on the island over the weekend, arresting several people who were flown to Townsville yesterday for court.“There were a few disturbances, with four people arrested and taken ..

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• Palmer gets the message

  

  The May Day March down the strand where hundreds turned out to support local Unions. Former QNI workers Graham Chapman, Joe Collocott, Angie Bramwell, Phil Hutchinson, Shaun Bramwell.FORMER Queensland Nickel workers joined yesterday’s Labour Day march in Townsville with messages slamming refinery owner Clive Palmer emblazoned on their uniforms.A group of the embattled workers had inked slogans on the faded uniforms and vests saying “Pay Up Palmer” or “Bye, Bye Clive, Bye, Bye”.“He should be payi..

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• Police investigate unlawful cattle killing near Townsville

  Queensland’s Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad (SARCIS) is appealing for public assistance as it investigates the unlawful killing of cattle west of Townsville. SARCIS Detective Sergeant William Gostelow said investigations indicate that sometime between April 22 and 25, two cattle were killed along the Mirambeena Access Road which runs off the Dotswood Mingela Road through the army training area west of Townsville. “There is a square mile of camping reserve on Keelbottom Creek which i..

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• Future is there to build on, says TEL

  

  URBAN renewal, attracting investment, better connectivity and energy and water infrastructure are among the top priorities economic development lobby group Townsville Enterprise will take to political candidates ahead of the upcoming federal election.Other priorities in TEL’s election package to be released today include attracting tourism and events, ensuring locals get their fair share of government contracts and growing the city as a defence hub.Atop the list of priority projects is an integr..

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