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18th September 2024

PM Edition

Global miner’s major biofuel investment in North Queensland

One of the world’s largest mining companies has made a bold move, confirming it is purchasing 3000ha of land south of Townsville to kickstart a new biofuels pilot project.

‘We’re from the C-Gang’: Youth claims to be leader of crime spree

A 15-year-old boy who broke into homes, stole cars, rammed other motorists, and targeted women, making them fear for their lives, will likely spend the rest of his teen years in de...

Grave fears for life after vehicle rolls on Richmond station

There are grave fears for the life of a person critically injured in a single-vehicle accident on a rural property in Richmond between Hughenden and Julia Creek.

Meet the bright pink team tackling city’s homeless crisis

Townsville’s streets are now patrolled by a team in bright pink, working to tackle the city’s growing homelessness crisis head-on. Find out more.

Seven saltie sightings in seas near Qld island resort

Rangers are investigating seven saltie sightings in less than a month in waters around the Whitsundays, including at a five-star luxury resort island.

Man charged after allegedly targeting children online

A 30-year-old man has been charged with a series of serious offences, including using the internet to procure children under 16, as part of a major police crackdown in Townsville.

‘An institution’: Veteran teacher and Saint mastermind dies

After helping generations of NQ students understand mathematics, and playing a key role in creating the Townsville Saint, veteran teacher Peter Higgins has died. Read about his lif...

Hillsong pastors’ secret multimillion-dollar payday

Former high-profile Hillsong Church pastors who once had ex-PM Scott Morrison in their congregation are now a lot richer.

Siblings unknowingly hooking up under chaotic IVF donor system

Experts have called for an overhaul of Victoria’s fertility sector after a report found Australians born via IVF are at an ‘increasing risk’ of unknowingly having kids with their s...

Hyped EV shows how hard car buying has become

The latest super-hyped EV to hit Australia has made one thing about buying a new car abundantly clear.