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The Townsville community continues to be left in the dark over how Defence plans to house the 500-plus troops and their families who are set to call the regional city home as early as next year.

New details have been released on the Albanese Labor Government’s plan to reduce emissions from cars, and it’s not good news for anyone wanting to buy a ute or 4WD.

A new report outlines the Government’s preferred option is to set a cap on the total emissions of cars a manufacturer sells, meaning the more high-emissions cars it sells, the more it will have to offset them with EVs and Hybrids.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson is calling on the Federal and State Labor Governments to unlock disaster relief grants of up to $1,000 for individuals and $75,000 for businesses.

Mr Thompson said the funding was desperately required for some community members who had suffered significant financial difficulties after Cyclone Kirrily hit Townsville last Thursday night.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson says the Albanese Labor Government is putting an end to the 4-wheel-drive as we know it.

The Albanese Labor Government has quietly announced over Christmas the introduction of stringent new environmental standards that will see vehicles such as Ford Rangers, Toyota Hiluxes and even Hyundai i30s no longer able to be sold in Australia if they fail to comply.

2023 has been a year of uncertainties, and a very difficult one for many.

In the highlight reel, Townsville welcomed the continued progression of many projects and became the choice destination for many new citizens. Investment in our region continued to prosper as we became home to small businesses and sole traders as well as superstores and luxury hotels.

It’s the season of giving and a group of rugby league clubs and small businesses are certainly showing their generosity this festive season.

In their third year, the Townsville Chiefs Rugby League Club, in partnership with Townsville Brothers Rugby League and Northern Airconditioning have doubled their spend and bought over $5000 worth of toys and vouchers for sick children this Christmas.

As many of us wind down and head off on holidays, members of the 5th Aviation Regiment are back at work, helping their fellow Queenslanders in their time of need.

One of the many sacrifices of service to our nation is to answer the call to action at a moment’s notice – even when it means giving up time with family and friends.

The Australian Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Townsville Food Pantry have saved Christmas for many on their last open day for the year.

Herbert MP Phillip Thompson joined volunteers this morning as hundreds lined up to collect their final parcel for the festive season.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson is calling on the Bureau of Meteorology to immediately scrap plans to take the Townsville weather radar offline on Monday as Cyclone Jasper approaches.

The Bureau is switching off the current Townsville radar between 5:00am and 7:30pm from 11 to 18 December to begin work to install a new radar.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson says the Albanese Labor Government must do more to curb interest rate increases, as mortgage stress rises across Townsville.

Mr Thompson says cost of living remains the second-most important issues raised with him by locals behind crime, and many people say higher mortgage repayments are a significant contributing factor.

The Townsville Toy Library is set to stay cool all summer long, thanks to a $20,000 grant secured with the help of Federal Herbert MP Phillip Thompson.

The library was the successful recipient of federal funding to install four air-conditioners in their new space in Vincent.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson visited the library to see – and feel – the upgrades.

The leading provider of support for our first responders will now receive continued funding after Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson took the fight to the Capital.

Mr Thompson moved a motion in the Federation Chamber of Parliament House this week to call upon the Albanese Labor Government to announce continued funding for Fortem Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that provides support services for first responders, including in Townsville.