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Long history of neglect to blame
29.11.2004
Comment LAST Friday's riot and fire-bombing of public buildings on Palm Island, off Townsville, was a direct response to a long history of neglect by government and island officials, who are now ducking for cover. So let's get a couple of things... read more -
One death too many
29.11.2004
residents of Palm Island, off Queensland, believe they have received rough justice for too long, writes Tony Koch IN the headlights of our car was a familiar-looking woman who was frantically waving us down in the darkened backstreet of the foothills... read more -
Police accused over island `terror tactics'
29.11.2004
By: Tony Koch Click here to search for full page image in PDF format Click here for image(Library Terminal Only) POLICE on Queensland's riot-torn Palm Island have been accused of using the Aboriginal population as terrorism guinea... read more -
Police run as Palm Is rioters torch buildings
27.11.2004
RIOTING mobs, protesting over the death of an Aboriginal man in custody, yesterday burnt down a courthouse and a police station and barracks and threatened to kill officers on Queensland's Palm Island. Up to 300 residents armed with petrol bombs and... read more -
Symbol clash at Palm cop's trial
09.06.1007
By: Tony Koch A CLASH of wristbands will mark the start of Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley's trial in the Townsville Supreme Court on Tuesday. Queensland police in recent weeks have adopted blue wristbands to support Sergeant Hurley, who is... read more
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