Townsville City Council’s chief executive has labelled endless social media rants from suspended mayor Troy Thompson as “damaging”, saying staff’s wellbeing is at risk. Since his ...

Townsville's mayor has been suspended on full pay six months after an investigation was launched into whether he misled voters about his military history. Troy Thompson was issued a show cause ...

Mayor Troy Thompson before being suspended from his position as Townsville’s mayor. Picture: Shae Beplate. Mr Thompson confirmed the vouchers were being paid for by Mr Thompson and Ms Blythe ...

Queensland Local Government Minister Ann Leahy has defended the decision to award suspended Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson full pay for 12 months, saying she was "hamstrung" by the legal process.

While receiving his full $225,000 annual salary, suspended Mayor Troy Thompson continues to cause headaches for Townsville councillors via social media. This month he has called for the council ...

Townsville’s suspended mayor Troy Thompson was challenged to resign, the Cowboys downed the Knights at home and the Killers announced their massive show. See what else made headlines in September.

Suspended Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson is entitled to a pay rise as per recommendations by the Local Government Remuneration Commission. The 2.5 per cent increase will be passed onto the mayor ...

Following the verbal spray from currently suspended Mayor Troy Thompson, Townsville City councillors rushed to the defence of the acting, and now current, chief executive Joe McCabe. The CEO was ...