Police have charged a man following extensive investigations into the death of a 39-year-old woman from Palm Island.
It will be alleged that emergency services were called to a Clump Road residence on September 1, following reports the woman had sustained a life-threatening head injury.
She was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital for treatment, however passed away from her injuries on September 3.
Following extensive investigations, officers arrested and charged a 36-year-old Palm Island man with murder (domestic violence offence) on September 16.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear next before Townsville Magistrates Court on November 5.
It will be further alleged the woman and man were known to each other.
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