‘Criminal exercise’: Former Palm Is land council officer imprisoned

Email A ‘Jekyll and Hyde-type’, a ‘kingpin’, and now, a high-profile example of a criminal exercise in local government. After a five year investigation, John Mugambi Mwamba has been imprisoned.

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AM Edition ‘Criminal exercise’: Former Palm Island council officer imprisoned A ‘Jekyll and Hyde-type’, a ‘kingpin’, and now, a high-profile example of a criminal exercise in local government. After a five year investigation, John Mugambi Mwamba has been imp... READ MORE   ‘Still impressive’: Townsville powers through economic headwinds Townsville’s property market has remained strong over the past year, despite challenging economic headwinds, according to a new report. Read the analysis. READ MORE   Groups outline state budget wishlist for North Queensland With the state government’s budget announcement next week, two North Queensland groups have revealed what is on their wishlist for the region. READ MORE   ‘Toughest part of rodeo’: Wild night expected at Bartlett Park When the chute opens Townsville champion bareback rider Ryan Livingstone concentrates on three things for the next eight seconds – hard feet, keeping his hand closed on the handle ... READ MORE   Fatal hit-and-run charge before court A man accused of hitting a teen with his car in a fatal hit and run has fronted court from jail shedding light on new charges he faces. READ MORE   ‘Opportunities and challenges’: RBA hears from NQ businesses Business leaders have raised NQ’s economic challenges including insurance costs, labour affordability and availability, with the Reserve Bank of Australia. See how they responded. READ MORE   ‘Held to the highest possible account’: Deep dive into embattled Mayor’s DV history Mayor Troy Thompson history with domestic violence has been aired on national TV as he takes a leave of absence from the council. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.