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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Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

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Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games. 

Despite the event’s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games.&nbsp;
Despite the event&rsquo;s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans&rsquo; Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Why the Queensland Government is refusing to fund the Veterans Games

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The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over... 

because if you don’t laugh - you cry. 

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...&nbsp;
because if you don&rsquo;t laugh - you cry.&nbsp;

Wokey Pokey: Easter Edition!

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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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