State of play: Two-time MP’s race to secure third term

Email Herbert MP Phillip Thompson will take on Labor candidate Edwina Andrew in the looming federal election. But what makes them the right choice for Townsville? VOTE IN OUR POLL.

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AM Edition State of play: Two-time MP’s race to secure third term Herbert MP Phillip Thompson will take on Labor candidate Edwina Andrew in the looming federal election. But what makes them the right choice for Townsville? VOTE IN OUR POLL. READ MORE   ‘Smells like a swamp’: Inside family’s sewage-soaked home The stench hits first but the health risks could linger far longer. See why experts say exposure to raw sewage after repeat flooding could be putting vulnerable Townsville resident... READ MORE   ‘Shameful neglect’: MPs blast $9b Bruce Highway upgrade North Queensland politicians have criticised a $9 billion safety package announced for the Bruce Highway for failing to address critical flooding concerns. READ MORE   Man sexually assaults ‘vulnerable’ woman with dementia A man went into a senior woman’s unit and assaulted her leaving her bruised before she went to her daughter’s work for help. Warning: distressing. READ MORE   ‘I don’t think this man is schizophrenic’: Nurse’s incredible realisation Lila Pigliafiori had just started working as a nurse when she realised the man sitting across from her in a mental health facility was deaf – and none of his doctors knew about it. READ MORE   ‘We couldn’t celebrate their lives’: Ingham woman’s journey to uncover military history When Ingham resident Veronica Green gave her mother a story gift to capture her memories for her 80th birthday little did she know it would be the start of an ongoing four year sea... READ MORE   ‘Can’t wait any longer’: Urgent mental health plea Experts are calling for funding to be poured into the strained mental health system, as new research reveals Australians are feeling more lonely and isolated. 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.