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Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Never short of a soundbite, the MP has gone from country kid to Bjelke-Petersen-era Queensland, to federal parliament. 
Bob Katter hops out of a car his son, Robbie, is driving.
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Published: Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Katter's Australian Party (KAP)by Meghan Dansie and Emily Dobson

Pensioner who lost home in e-scooter fire says batteries a 'ticking time bomb'

A disability pensioner left homeless by an e-scooter fire issues a desperate warning, as data reveals lithium-ion batteries have been responsible for hundreds of blazes across Queensland. 
A man standing in the burnt remains of a house

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Firesby Lily Nothling

Man accused of murdering mother has charges dropped on mental health grounds

A man charged with fatally stabbing his mother in Townsville has been discharged of criminal offences after a court ruled he "was not sound of mind" at the time.
Police vans and tents set up on a suburban street.

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Courtsby Chloe Chomicki

North Queensland council reveals termination payments to three staff exceeded contracts by $350k

A Townsville councillor is demanding more information on who approved a termination payment to a former chief executive following discoveries made by the state's audit office.
A sign that says "Townsville City Council".

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Local Governmentby Chloe Chomicki

Army veteran says she feels safer in overseas riot zone than in Townsville

An Australian Army veteran has told a public hearing into the Queensland government's proposed "adult crime, adult time" laws she felt safer serving overseas than living in Townsville.
A woman with slicked back hair, has a serious expression, she's in her early 40's

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Crimeby Georgia Loney

400 new homes to be built as Townsville braces for influx of troops

With the arrival of hundreds of extra personnel to Australia's largest garrison city set to put pressure on an already tight rental market, the federal government has announced plans to build new homes for troops and their families.
Men in army uniform and slouch hats march in formation.

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Defence Forcesby Lily Nothling

Queensland businesses hit by spate of ram raids hope youth crime reform will turn the tide

Business owners are picking up the pieces after a series of car thefts and break-ins throughout Townsville, which coincide with a discussion of the government's proposed reforms to be held in the city.  
A bearded man with curly hair stands in front of some e-scooters in a shop.

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Crimeby Georgia Loney

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Pensioner warns lithium-ion batteries are a 'ticking time bomb'

Darryl Hurst was getting ready for bed when he heard his daughter-in-law screaming after a fire was sparked by an electric scooter in the garage.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: ABC News

Drum teacher pulled from crowd to play with The Killers

Tim McClelland was chosen from the crowd to play alongside The Killers in Townsville.
Duration: 50 seconds

Source: ABC News

Warm Water Wonders: Oyster species that thrive in warm waters

A breakthrough that could save Queensland’s iconic oyster industry.
Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Two decades since the 'horrific' death that sparked Palm Island unrest

Alec Doomadgee painted himself in ochre and charcoal in preparation for cultural work marking the 20th anniversary of his brother's death.
A picture of an Indigenous man, alongside the words "20 years after tragedy".
Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

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