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3rd January 2025

AM Edition

‘First in, best dressed’: Will council distractions see us lose important housing funding?

Townsville has a shot at tapping into a competitive $1 billion pool set aside for regional housing projects, but one of its MPs warns the council will need to focus.

Cop-turned-minister’s pledge after frontline officers left exposed

Former cop turned police minister Dan Purdie has given assurances to frontline officers after an equipment glitch left them exposed.

Aliens? UFO researchers look at outback light sightings

A UFO researcher has looked at video of mysterious lights captured in North West Qld. This was what she looked at when considering if it was alien activity.

Townsville rugby union A grade poised for first expansion since 2020

New president Aaron Mealey said all signs pointed to his club emerging from hibernation in time for round one, in what would be the first TDRU A grade competition growth since 2020...

‘We need to look after them’: Mum’s heartbreaking message after 12yo’s suicide

The devastated mother of a “remarkable young girl” who died by suicide four days after Christmas says our kids are getting “lost” in social media’s cruel world of cyber-bullying.

Fireys called to house fire in Ingham

Emergency services attend to a house fire in Ingham and continue to monitor the situation.

Saltwater croc spotted cruising around marina boats

A saltwater croc has been spotted lurking in Townsville’s Breakwater Marina over New Year’s, with boaties, swimmers and paddleboarders urged to be on the lookout while near the wat...

This terrible driving habit must end – we’re all guilty

Driving can be challenging at the best of times so let’s make a 2025 resolution to change this one bad trait.

This is the thing we all want to do the most in 2025

A new survey has revealed what Australians plan to change in 2025 – and the results may surprise you.

Discount ‘Lambo’ to stun Aussie buyers

Want a Lamborghini but don’t want the price tag? This European performance car is the answer you’ve been looking for.