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11th April 2025

PM Edition

‘Costly Labor failure’: LNP axe engine immobiliser scheme

The Crisafulli Government has sensationally confirmed that it has halted a statewide rollout of the engine immobiliser scheme trialled in North Queensland.

The inspirational story behind Townsville’s first rage room

After her arm was amputated following a suicide attempt, this former medic promised herself she would chase her dreams and become a business owner. Now these veterans are bringing ...

Child abuse accused priest closer to possible trial date

The former North Queensland priest will apply to have a ‘judge-only’ trial among other applications before the case is to go ahead.

Failing Telstra coverage costs NQ tourism business $50k

The owner of a tourism company on Magnetic Island says his business has lost $50,000 since the monsoon rains due to failing Telstra services.

Wine O’Clock: Top cop switches careers to open new wine bar

Capitalising on a gap in the market, one of Townsville’s top cops has embarked on surprising change in career by opening a wine bar in the CBD. Find out why.

Business’ innovative strategy to tackle NQ’s housing shortage

An alternative method for building homes is shaping up as a key strategy to boost NQ’s housing supply. Read how this Townsville business is stepping up.

‘Peace and justice’: Walk for refugees to be held on Strand

An African refugee who fled his own country as a child and who now calls Townsville home is hoping to bring more awareness about the plight of refugees from the Sunday Walk for Pea...

Bella Ramsey: ‘Hardest time of my life’

The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey explains the downsides of fame – and gives an insight into their close friendship with co-star Pedro Pascal.

Couple sell home to live on 15-year cruise

A couple have sold up to live full-time on a cruise ship travelling the world for 15 years. But it’s the cost that will blow your mind.

Another key security flaw let hackers into super funds

A security expert, hired by a hacked fund after the fact, has revealed super funds are using outdated online defences, which opened the door to bad actors.