Leighton Smith
Business and Council Reporter at Townsville Bulletin
Business reporter @tsv_bulletin | Previously politics @the_bully | Scientist | Humanist | Heavy music fan | Send me your news leads: [email protected]
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4 weeks ago |
townsvillebulletin.com.au | Leighton Smith
North Queenslanders are facing more weather-related challenges on Thursday after heavy rain forced the closure of several roads in the region including busy Stuart Drive, while a major flood warning was renewed for the Haughton River, impacting Giru. The Queensland Traffic website warned at 6.30am that heavy rain had led to the closure of Stuart Drive to traffic in both directions between Fairfield Waters Drive and the Bruce Highway, with long delays expected.
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May 11, 2024 |
townsvillebulletin.com.au | Daneka Hill |Leighton Smith |Chris Burns
TownsvilleDon't miss out on the headlines from Townsville. Followed categories will be added to My News. A 21-year-old man is assisting police with inquiries after he allegedly stole a car from Hughenden and crashed it in Richmond. The car was initially reported stolen from a Moran St, Hughenden address on Friday evening. By 1.20am, the driver and sole occupant had totalled the car at Goldring and Clayton St, Richmond - right around the corner from the Richmond Police Station.
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Apr 19, 2024 |
goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Leighton Smith
NewsDon't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. As cost of living pressures batter household budgets, a fast-growing Queensland retailer has stepped up to deliver more value for money by opening its second Townsville store on Thursday.
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Feb 8, 2024 |
townsvillebulletin.com.au | Leighton Smith
Townsville City Council has issued a warning to residents living in the Stuart area that their water supply will be impacted on Thursday night. The council’s crews are currently undertaking emergency repairs to fix a broken water main off Stuart Drive. “Homes in the area and the Stuart Correctional Centre will be impacted for around two hours from around 9pm tonight,” the council said in a statement.
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Feb 8, 2024 |
adelaidenow.com.au | Leighton Smith
Townsville City Council has issued a warning to residents living in the Stuart area that their water supply will be impacted on Thursday night. The council’s crews are currently undertaking emergency repairs to fix a broken water main off Stuart Drive. “Homes in the area and the Stuart Correctional Centre will be impacted for around two hours from around 9pm tonight,” the council said in a statement.
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