Just after 1pm police were alerted to the suspicious object with and exclusion zone was put in place around Gordon Street, between Milton and Wellington streets.

Just after 1pm police were alerted to the suspicious object with and exclusion zone was put in place around Gordon Street, between Milton and Wellington streets.

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Suspicious package in Mackay CBD sent off for forensic examination

The approach is considered a high level intervention and involves disrupting bats to encourage them to leave camps in residential areas.

The approach is considered a high level intervention and involves disrupting bats to encourage them to leave camps in residential areas.

Townsville council tweaks flying fox management plan

The dogs escaped from a parked vehicle and attacked a worker from the Red Beret Hotel. 

The dogs escaped from a parked vehicle and attacked a worker from the Red Beret Hotel.&nbsp;

German Shepherds seized by council after attack

Plus: Picnic Bay esplanade is in for a major facelift..

Plus: Picnic Bay esplanade is in for a major facelift..

Suspicious package in Mackay CBD sent off for forensic examination

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