Chloe Chomicki

5 days ago | abc.net.au | Chloe Chomicki |Georgia Loney

Queensland police are reviewing a no-pursuit policy the union says gives a green light to car thieves. Despite the introduction of tougher "adult crime, adult time" penalties, the rate of car thefts remains stubbornly high in cities including Townsville in North Queensland, where a stolen car recently disrupted an Anzac Day service. Police cannot pursue a driver unless there is an imminent threat to life, a driver has made threats to kill or has committed an indictable offence. Loading...

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Georgia Loney |Chloe Chomicki

A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a police search for a stolen car delayed and disrupted an Anzac Day parade in Townsville. Police moved marchers at Friday's Thuringowa parade off roads and onto nearby paths after a stolen ute was involved in several crashes. The boy is set to face the Townsville Children's Court on Monday. A 15-year-old boy has been charged in relation to a stolen ute forcing an Anzac Day parade off the road in Townsville, Australia's largest garrison city.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Chloe Chomicki |Georgia Loney

An investigation into the sexual assault of a Townsville University Hospital nurse has found some clinical staff view unsafe patient behaviours as "just part of the job". When the nurse was assaulted by a patient, who was known for "verbal and physical aggression", there was no clear procedure for staff to follow. The health service has agreed to update procedures for line managers who are notified of sexual assault and make training mandatory service-wide.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Chloe Chomicki |Emily Dobson

In Cowboys country times are tough as flood-ravaged north Queenslanders can't catch a break — and neither can the region's NRL team. "We haven't won this year. It's been a tough, tough start," admits North Queensland winger Murray Taulagi. "We're just trying to be positive."As is the rest of the region. Flash flooding in Townsville last week followed widespread riverine flooding and property inundation in nearby Ingham last month.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Hannah Walsh |Georgia Loney |Chloe Chomicki

Rainfall is easing in north Queensland but some heavy falls are still possible. Multiple flood warnings are in place in north Queensland. North Queensland residents and businesses are dealing with the impact of their second flood in as many months. Heavy rainfall may be easing in some areas in north Queensland, but the impact of a days-long deluge is still being felt. Areas around Townsville, like Ingham, are dealing with the fallout of their second flood in as many months.