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4th September 2024

PM Edition

Construction in full swing for Bowen Rd duplicate bridge

The cranes are up and work is underway on a $99.8m duplication of the Bowen Road Bridge, which will allow for greater access between Rosslea and Idalia. Here’s the latest.

‘We must improve’: Councillor’s heartfelt plea on city’s crime crisis

Townsville Councillor Suzy Batkovic has issued a impassioned plea for more to be done about the city’s festering crime crisis after a shocking incident where a pregnant mum was ter...

‘Continue the legacy’: Search begins for new JAM Corner owner

After 14 years of delighting diners and winning awards, popular Townsville restaurant JAM Corner has been put up for sale. Find out why.

Qld homes most at risk ahead of freak bushfire season

Conditions are perfect for extremely dangerous, fast-moving fires, the likes of which haven’t been seen for a number of years in Qld, firefighters have warned.

Sugar strikes: Wilmar to put new wage increase to a vote

Wilmar employees will have the chance to vote on a “new, three-year enterprise agreement”, the sugar company has confirmed.

Female vets urged to take charge of their health

Veterans’ charity Mates4Mates is empowering female veterans and Defence family members to step up and prioritise their health this Women’s Health Week. Find out more.

GONE: Beam e-scooters booted from Townsville

Townsville City Council has ended its agreement with purple e-scooter company Beam Mobility, following the lead of other Australian cities. Think it was the right call? HAVE YOUR S...

Travis Kelce calls in lawyers over Swift ‘break up contract’

Travis Kelce’s team has denied claims in a document spread online that the footballer and his girlfriend Taylor Swift will split later this month.

Meet the matchmakers to Australia’s elite

Australia’s well-heeled singles are turning to professional matchmaking services to help them find ‘the one’. Meet the people bringing them together.

We made love – then I said the worse thing possible

My girlfriend and I had just reconnected when I said the worse thing I could in that situation.