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9th October 2024

AM Edition

‘Ghost town’: Mayor’s push to scrap CBD parking set for failure

Mayor Troy Thompson’s plans to abolish paid parking in the CBD is likely to be defeated, as councillors focus instead on whether to scrap meters for The Strand. An announcement on ...

Beloved author introduces his new novel to Townsville

Travelling around the country in honour of his new book, a much-loved Aussie author is holding an In Conversation event for avid North Queensland readers.

‘Washed up’: Thompson’s parliamentary dig against Townsville MPs

Federal MP Phillip Thompson has used time in the parliament to blast Townsville’s three Labor MPs’ response to crime concerns.

‘Going strong’: NQ concrete supplier unveils $2.5m facility

Townsville’s only local concrete supplier has gone to the next level with a new multimillion-dollar facility. Read why the investment was necessary.

Airline ‘abandons’ injured 8yo at outback airport

An injured child needing surgery in Townsville was left “abandoned” at a regional hospital after the Qantas flight departed 20 minutes early, his father alleges.

‘I have a knife’: Murder accused returns to trial

A woman accused of killing her friend after finding out she had been messaging her boyfriend has pleaded not guilty in court alongside the man alleged to have helped try and cover ...

LNP commits to slashing ‘patient tax’ to help North Queenslanders

The state’s Shadow Treasurer says he’s committed to helping the hip-pockets of North Queenslanders when it comes to healthcare, as a local GP addresses the cost of living pressures...

‘Shaken up’: Star speaks after horror crash

The Aussie radio presenter has returned to work after a horror cycling accident while training left him in hospital with a serious spinal injury.

New Covid strain in Australia detected

The XEC strain has been detected in 29 countries, with scientists saying it could become the dominant Covid variant. Here’s everything you need to know.

‘Embarrassing’ road name sparks call to ditch historic ‘slur’

A council has been asked to find a better name to commemorate the area’s heritage that doesn’t use a term they say is now an offensive racial slur.