Email

Email

View in browser

28th November 2024

AM Edition

‘Close eye on it’: Local MPs pledge to keep watch on mayor

Thuringowa’s new MP Natalie Marr, a former city councillor who served alongside David Crisafulli in local politics, will be watching the council’s performance.

The biggest issue affecting young people in Townsville revealed

Young Townsville residents have had their say on the biggest issues affecting their lives, with a new survey revealing the figures from across the country.

‘Disgrace’: Lawyer lambasts airport taxi services

A high-profile lawyer has labelled the lack of late-night taxi services at Townsville Airport a “disgrace” that blights the reputation of the city.

Pizza Riviera unveils dramatic changes with new ‘superstore’

Pizza Riviera will soon open a new ‘superstore’ with several new features including outdoor dining, express pick up lane, function room, and arcade. See where it is.

How much Thompson’s 12-month sabbatical will REALLY cost ratepayers

There’ll be a hit to ratepayers’ pockets worth tens of thousands of dollars as Townsville’s ousted mayor takes a 12-month paid holiday, as government documents also reveal why he w...

Teenage girl suffers nasty bite wound in dog attack

A teenage girl has suffered a significant bite wound to her lower leg after she was attacked by a dog in Hinchinbrook on Wednesday afternoon.

5 million texts: Man’s hand in scam operation

A man believed he was working in advertising after helping send scam texts posed as Centrelink and Medicare to obtain personal information from mobiles. Here’s how he became involv...

Covid forces Australia’s best young golfer to consider shock defection

Rising talent Josiah Gilbert could be lost to Australian golf, with the budding superstar at the centre of an international tug-of-war with the USA. And West Australia’s brutal COV...

Popular ute recalled over defect

An urgent recall has been issued for a top-selling ute over a manufacturing default that could cause death or injury.

Mangoes, cockies and WA: Cyclone signs put to the test

Do black cockatoos mean rain? Does a good mango season mean no cyclones? We’ve tested common cyclone myths against 50 years of BOM data to see if the local wisdom is true.