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Fraser Barton

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mayor sorry for misleading voters takes aim at media - The Untold Story

Townsville mayor Troy Thompson has been referred to Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

A Queensland mayor who blamed "100-plus" concussions after misleading voters has been told to stand down, with his council colleagues joining the call.

Troy Thompson had vowed not to step down as Townsville mayor despite conceding he had falsely declared details about his military history and his university studies.

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