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Cameron Bates
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North Queensland-based photojournalist (mainly the journalist bit) covering Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers and my home, the incredible Hinchinbrook.
The Opposition is pushing the #Queensland government to release funding time frames for upgrading NQ sections of the Bruce Highway, but the Premier says it is “bordering on embarrassing” that the party’s even asking. 📌 Read what was said: bit.ly/3SWwlst #BruceHighway #TMR #Northqueensland
June 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
A #Townsville man’s attempt to appeal against his conviction for the indecent treatment of a girl aged under 16 has been rejected by Queensland’s highest court. ⚖️ Read the details: bit.ly/4kIPkmL #childabuse
June 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
#Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has taken a swipe at #Townsville City Council over the AFCM fiasco and shared his “frustrations” over the Troy Thompson saga. 📌 Read his comments: bit.ly/3SSCS7A #Auspol #TCC
June 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
It's a little bit wet #Qld #monsoon #weather
January 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
A section of the Bruce Highway in North Queensland has closed after heavy rainfall over parts of NQ. See what angry truck drivers have the say about the closure ➡️ bit.ly/4ghgE8y
#Qld #BruceHighwy #Ingham #Townsville #Cairns
January 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Immediate global action on “ambitious climate and reduced emissions targets” are now needed to halt “catastrophic damage” to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. 📌 Read the stark warning: bit.ly/3PSFH7a

#Qld #Townsville #GBR #globalwarming #climatechange #JCU
January 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Don't go chasin' waterfalls, #Queensland #Police say, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to. That's the warning following a number of recent deaths. bit.ly/4jpu1pU

#Qld #NQ #Townsville #Cairns
January 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
A large saltwater crocodile at the centre of a cruel poaching investigation has been captured. 🐊 Read the breaking news: bit.ly/42oCm72

#crocodile #northqueensland #australia #news #qld
January 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A resort, bar and restaurant with spectacular views of Hinchinbrook Island is giving away a $40,000 Harley-Davidson. See how you can ENTER THE DRAW>>https://bit.ly/40JnEXc

#NorthQueensland #Qld #harleydavidson #news #hinchinbrook @harleydavidson69.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I wrote a story: #Townsville City Council stung as court approves self-storage warehouse project in Bushland Beach: www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/townsvi...
January 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM