The Latest Breaking News from Troy Thompson

Report by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission says Thompson leaked confidential council documents to an unnamed ‘adviser’

Nick Dametto says he is proud to ‘build the capital of northern Australia’ after byelection triggered by resignation of controversial former mayor

A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to clean up the "mess" at a council in the state's north, putting a controversial mayor on notice.

There is a contradiction between the Liberal National party leader’s steadfast defence of the right to a conscience vote a year ago, and his continued refusal to make a clear statement about it these past few weeks

A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.