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Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City

Townsville defence community worries budget changes to veteran support will deepen mental health crisis.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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Queensland strengthens road safety during winter school holidays with expanded police presence

Operation Yankee Cold Snap will blanket Queensland roads from late June through mid-July as police ramp up enforcement during peak travel period.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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Queensland's new drug and driving laws target medical cannabis users and dangerous drivers

Townsville drivers face stricter penalties under a state crackdown on drug and drink driving, including those using prescribed medical cannabis.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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Queensland's new drink and drug driving laws close enforcement gap as winter holidays peak travel

New crackdowns on drug and drink driving announced by the Crisafulli government will take effect as road policing operations intensify during winter school holidays.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Queensland's new drink-drive laws reshape Townsville's road safety approach

State government cracks down on dangerous driving with stricter enforcement measures that will affect how North Queensland police operate during peak travel periods.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read

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