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News edit file 18
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TitleNews edit file 18SummaryNQTV News stories compile.ContentsPremier Ahern’s leadership challenged -- Interview discussing the metal industries and shipping in Townsville and Cairns -- 39-year-old Kenneth Noel Smith remanded in custody over 130 marijuana plants found -- 24 hour service QATV has budgeting difficulties, government funding suggested -- Transit centre successfully caters for coach travellers and backpack accommodation, Mayor Tony Mooney issues approvals for Travelodge building to accommodate budget travellers -- Interview with hundred year old Brisbane barber, boss, and ex-boxer man Bill McCaulley lives in Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Pensioners Home despite never smoking or drinking -- Martin Tenni to retire, Katter to resign, Tom Gilmore wins seat, interview with Tony Burreket who says Townsville needs representation -- Lionel Murphy Foundation awards solicitor Fleur Kingham in Townsville a scholarship in Nottingham to study environmental law, Mayor Tony Mooney provides letter of introduction and Townsville plaque for Nottingham Mayor -- Nathan Street intersection a motorist’s nightmare, right turns need 6 minutes waiting, interview with Alderman Jim Cathcart about redesign -- Aboriginal traditional dance performed at mall area -- Winner of RSL Golden girl 1989 Olivia Scott-Young -- Queensland Development Report 1989, Rider Hunt suggests Magnetic Quay -- Magnetic Marine catamaran ferry service chairman wins 10 year lease with breakwater -- Sydney-Darwin 1989 race won by City of Townsville 4WD driver Dennis Nagle -- Proposed Medicare Abortion Subsidy removal -- Man driving car trying to lure boy into car twice, in Albert Street and KirwanCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4022810CreditsReporters: Velma Gara, Samantha Kume, Sharyn Ghidella, Wes CrookOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (24 minutes) : digital ; 984MBDate1989ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1989Cultural content warningPlease be aware that records may contain references to deceased people which may cause sadness or distress.
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News edit file 18 (1989). Townsville City Council, accessed 25/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23065








