Mayor Nick Dametto doesn't hold back on the city’s biggest challenge, detailing the urgent legislative changes needed to support police on the front lines. 

He discussed the reality of public safety and the "back-to-basics" approach he’s taking to steady the ship.

Mayor Nick Dametto doesn't hold back on the city&rsquo;s biggest challenge, detailing the urgent legislative changes needed to support police on the front lines. 
He discussed the reality of public safety and the "back-to-basics" approach he&rsquo;s taking to steady the ship.

We’re taking a tour of Queensland’s best backyards, with the Locals in Charge. One Day. One Mayor - It's 4BC's Summer Around The State

We&rsquo;re taking a tour of Queensland&rsquo;s best backyards, with the Locals in Charge. One Day. One Mayor - It's 4BC's Summer Around The State

Summer Around The State

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Summer Around The State: Mayor Dametto calls for tougher laws to tackle Townsville’s Youth Crime crisis

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Brisbane Heat star Matt Renshaw revealed the hilarious "mind games" Marnus Labuschagne used to dismantle Hobart and breaks down his own game-saving heroics on the boundary. 

With a high-stakes clash against Steve Smith’s Sixers looming, find out why he believes this squad is hitting its peak at exactly the right time.

Brisbane Heat star Matt Renshaw revealed the hilarious "mind games" Marnus Labuschagne used to dismantle Hobart and breaks down his own game-saving heroics on the boundary. 
With a high-stakes clash against Steve Smith&rsquo;s Sixers looming, find out why he believes this squad is hitting its peak at exactly the right time.

Matt Renshaw reveals how Marnus Labuschagne 'talked' the Heat to a stunning victory in Hobart

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The Nationals leader warned that new hate speech laws could criminalise everyday political debate while ignoring the "extreme Islamic ideology" he claimed is the real threat. 

He argued that the government needs to be more prescriptive to stop Australia from turning into a "nanny state."

The Nationals leader warned that new hate speech laws could criminalise everyday political debate while ignoring the "extreme Islamic ideology" he claimed is the real threat. 
He argued that the government needs to be more prescriptive to stop Australia from turning into a "nanny state."

David Littleproud demands focus on Radical Islam over broad hate speech bills

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Summer Around The State: Mayor Dametto calls for tougher laws to tackle Townsville’s Youth Crime crisis

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