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18th January 2025

AM Edition

Going for gold: $360m arena part of Townsville’s pitch for Olympics funding

A new $360m entertainment arena is among the priorities Townsville’s leaders are calling for ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. SEE THE WISH LIST

‘Used it as a crutch’: Host shares sobriety journey as more go alcohol-free

After deciding to go sober, Triple M breakfast presenter Kate Jeboult has shared her tips and tricks for those taking part in Dry January or deciding to give up drinking in 2025.

Court rejects appeal from drug-dealing Townsville mechanic

A formerly respected Townsville father and business owner has failed in a bid to overturn a conviction related to dealing drugs and investing the money in Bitcoin.

It’s OK to not be a ‘cool parent’: Get the most out of the 2025 school year

A pediatrician is helping parents build a great routine as the start of the school year looms. Here’s why you need to limit screen time before bed and what foods will keep your kid...

Hands-on approach to bolstering volunteering efforts

Preparing and distributing more than 300 meals each day to those who need it is no mean feat, but is made possible by many hours of hard work by volunteers at St Andrew’s Meals on ...

‘Damned if I’m going to sit by’: Meet the man intent on sending our camels to the Olympics

Paddy McHugh is fighting to pioneer a whole new Olympics frontier, and Australia’s humble camels are at the heart of it.

Key new board executives revealed after LNP’s shock purge

New appointments to a Queensland board key to the organisation of the 2032 Brisbane Games have been revealed after a shock purge of members was announced on Friday morning.