Coroner finds no failings in care of suicidal veteran shot by police
By Chloe Chomicki

Townsville veteran Steven Angus, 52, was fatally shot after running at Queensland Police officers while armed with knives.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-19/steven-angus-townsville-veteran-suicide-by-police-shooting/106817478

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Townsville ratepayers hit with rate rise above inflation
By Chloe Chomicki

Townsville City Council will increase all minimum rates by 7.2 per cent, blaming inflationary pressures and fuel price hikes.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/townsville-city-council-rate-rise-for-households-businesses/106808028

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Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto breaks silence on assault investigation
By Chloe Chomicki

Queensland police are investigating an alleged altercation between the 42-year-old councillor and a 28-year-old man.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/townsville-mayor-dametto-speaks-on-police-assault-investigation/106803558

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