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30th December 2024

AM Edition

Horror start to July headlines with triple-fatality bus crash

Non sport-related news headlines in the Townsville Bulletin in the month of July began tragically with the horrific Greyhound bus accident on the Bruce Highway.

1600 job losses: Why is our resource rich region struggling?

Why are junior mines struggling to develop in North Queensland? A vocal regional MP believes the reason comes down to contradicting values among the bureaucrats.

‘Cull these killers’: Shark debate rages after horror fatal attack

A 40-year-old man killed in a shark attack off Central Queensland was a school chaplain and avid fisherman, with his death prompting calls for a shark cull in the area.

New changes for ADF recruits: Who’s now eligible

Australia is launching new changes to boost recruitment numbers in the Australian Defence Force from January 1. See what’s afoot.

‘Why is it so tough?’ Town hit hard by three mines’ financial woes

Three junior copper mining companies in a North Queensland community have financially collapsed in as many months. The Mayor says this put a dent in jobs and revenue.

How ‘Konstas effect’ may have saved 4th Test for Australia

There were calls for Marnus Labuschagne to be dropped after the first Test, now after playing a pivotal day 4 hand, the veteran has thanked young gun Sam Konstas for helping him fi...

‘Right the wrongs’: Call to ditch $3.2m in Qld Covid fines

Fines worth $3.2m slapped on Queenslanders during the Covid-19 pandemic should be axed by the state government and a refund given to anyone who paid a fine, an MP says. Vote in our...

Aussie homes that smashed 2024 records

Huge amounts of money were spent on homes in parts of the nation throughout 2024. These were the top record breakers.

Star’s daughter reveals fame downside

Lily-Rose Depp is forging her own path, taking on provocative roles that have turned her into an ‘it’ girl.

Why you can’t ignore this electric SUV

When there’s an influx of luxury electric SUVs, they can start to blur into one. But this one is different.