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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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Townsville City · Townsville CityWith venom that can induce death in less than half an hour, it's no surprise the eastern brown snake is responsible for the highest number of snake fatalities in Australia.See the Story
Don’t be fooled by its small fangs. One bite from this snake can kill you in less than 30 minutes
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Townsville City · Townsville CityTroy Thompson has won 46.77 per cent of the official first preference count, putting him just ahead of Jenny Hill on 43.53 per cent. The challenger's campaign centred on a four-year rates freeze and anti-crime measures. In 2020, Mr Thompson was One Nation's candidate for the state seat of Thuringowa but weeks before the election he withdrew citing personal reasons.See the Story
Disendorsed One Nation candidate poised to lead one of Australia's largest regional cities
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Townsville City · Townsville CityThe death of Townsville father-of-three Jerromy Brookes from a snake bite has raised broader questions about the liability of businesses who call someone for assistance on their premises.See the Story
'Absolutely tragic' snake bite death at childcare centre a wake-up call for businesses, says lawyer
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