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22nd April 2024

PM Edition

‘Inches away’: Monster croc’s horror lunge at boatie

Authorities are hunting a potential man-eater after a monster saltwater crocodile missed its intended victim by “inches” at a North Queensland marina.

Trial begins for man accused of raping stepdaughter

A man has pleaded not guilty to raping his stepdaughter and forcing her into a sexual relationship with him, as he maintains the abuse never happened.

How NQ is forging trade ties with the UK

The UK Consul General has touched down in Townsville to talk about unlocking new trade and investment opportunities, with a focus on agriculture and technology.

‘Zero idea’: Passengers slam crisis-hit airline Bonza

Aussies have vented their frustration over budget airline Bonza, amid concerns its future is on the line. Have your say.

Highway heroes: The brutal reality of responding to road trauma

The carnage and confronting scenes of fatal crashes on the Bruce Highway are all too familiar for North Qld flight paramedics, who are often first on the scene. Here’s a look insid...

Farmer badly burned in controlled fire on rural NQ property

A farmer has suffered significant burn injuries during a fire on a rural North Queensland property.

Woman, 46, hospitalised after kangaroo collision

A woman has been rushed to hospital with arm and leg injuries after her vehicle was written off from a collision with a large kangaroo.

Aussie woman’s 12-second video on track for TikTok record

A 23-year-old whose viral clip has had almost 700m views says she feels “blessed” as she edges closer to the title of the most liked TikTok video of all time.

Breastfeeding mum ‘humiliated’ by booting from comedy show

A mother-of-three said she was left “extremely embarrassed” after high-profile comedian Arj Barker “heckled” her out of his Melbourne show when he saw her breastfeeding her baby.

I'd be embarrassed if my kid pulled a stunt like this at work

"This teen was 'doing his job' at a Coles checkout. It's just not good enough."