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27th August 2024

AM Edition

In pursuit of ‘the perfect shot’ on the humpback highway

As Townsville’s whale tours enjoy a record year, we sent our intrepid travelling correspondent out to see what its like on the ‘humpback highway’.

‘Worst decision in city’s history’: Plan to protest parking meter rollout

An ex-council worker has returned to protesting Townsville City Council meetings consistently, but this time, on the issue of a parking meter rollout. See why.

Mum bites, rips woman’s hair out in vicious attack

A woman had to get a tetanus shot after a heated conversation at a backpackers party turned violent, leaving her with chunks of hair missing and a grisly bite mark.

Popular Townsville sushi store expands into central location

After tantalising tastebuds in the northern suburbs, a popular Townsville sushi restaurant has begun delighting diners at its new central location. See where.

The Paul Green advice that delivered North QLD its greatest ever NRL winger

Kyle Feldt was in and out of the NRL until the late Paul Green delivered him a reality check that turned his rugby league career around. Read what Feldt had to say as he called an ...

Police launch road safety crackdown on NQ’s boozey drivers

Police are out in force on the roads around the Townsville district to crack down on drivers doing the wrong thing. Find out why.

‘We had no choice’: Why KAP opposed community safety bill

KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto says his party had ‘no choice’ but to vote against a community safety bill set to bring in new measures to curb crime, claiming it also unfairly targ...

‘I have sex with bikes’: Students exposed to inappropriate shirt

A junior triathlete has been left disillusioned following a national school sport incident involving children as young as 11 wearing shirts brandishing the picture of an official w...

Prince William pays tribute to UK footy legend

Prince William, and David Beckham, have paid emotional tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson, England’s top soccer boss, after he died aged 76.

Jordan’s shock as doctor’s sad prediction proved wrong

An Australian-first stem cell treatment was expected to have a life-altering side effect for the young woman.