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Former Townsville mayor claimed to have epilepsy in endorsement of wellness bracelet sold by business linked to his partner

Exclusive: Queensland corruption body investigation into Troy Thompson found ‘no direct evidence’ to support claims he was diagnosed with the condition

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Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal

A scandal surrounding false statements by a candidate then elected mayor have prompted a move to close loopholes and discover the truth about aspiring leaders.

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Former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson found to have misled voters about cancer diagnosis and military history

Report by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission says Thompson leaked confidential council documents to an unnamed ‘adviser’

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Former MP from Katter’s Australian party claims victory in Townsville mayoral race after swing against former leader

Nick Dametto says he is proud to ‘build the capital of northern Australia’ after byelection triggered by resignation of controversial former mayor

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Townsville mayor stands down after fudging SAS past

A major regional city will face a by-election after its former mayor and army reservist quit following a "lengthy saga".

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Controversial Queensland mayor Troy Thompson resigns after corruption inquiry

Thompson, accused of misleading voters about his military record, says he will now nominate in the byelection caused by his departure

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State moves to give army town mayor his marching orders

Notice has been given to the suspended mayor of a regional city after the corruption watchdog revealed what a state minister describes as "serious allegations".

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Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay

Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson asked the state government to be stood down while still receiving his $225,000 salary.

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Embattled mayor suspended on full pay for 12 months

A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.

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Mayor on notice, premier vows to clear council 'mess'

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to clean up the "mess" at a council in the state's north, putting a controversial mayor on notice.

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Queensland election abortion debate: it’s what David Crisafulli is not saying that matters most

There is a contradiction between the Liberal National party leader’s steadfast defence of the right to a conscience vote a year ago, and his continued refusal to make a clear statement about it these past few weeks

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Mayor set to challenge government move to remove him

A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.

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Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

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'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

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Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.

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Why young families are making the move to Yass

A new development has drawcards not present in the ACT.

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Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

A Queensland political candidate says he would be dead today if one of his party's proposed laws had been enacted when he was younger.

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Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

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Townsville councillors pass no-confidence motion in embattled mayor Troy Thompson

Thompson is now seeking a leave of absence as council calls for his resignation after he admitted making false claims about his military history

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Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

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Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

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Troy Thompson refuses to resign as Townsville mayor over false military service claims

Townsville’s 10 councillors join Queensland premier in calling for mayor to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military history

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Townsville mayor Troy Thompson’s military service claims under investigation by powerful corruption watchdog

New mayor’s claims about his army history referred to Crime and Corruption Commission by local government body

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Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

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My Place groups worry about 5G and chemtrails. Some are also taking an interest in Queensland’s council elections

Network founded in Victoria writes about setting up a parallel system of governance and promotes a range of conspiracy theories

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