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29th April 2024

PM Edition

Mayor’s military history referred to integrity watchdog

Queensland’s council integrity watchdog has been asked to investigate Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson’s military history after questions were raised during official Anzac week dutie...

Stepdad rape trial continues as jury deliberates

A Townsville jury has run into day two of deliberating a verdict after a man pleaded not guilty to nine charges of rape.

Broncos poach Gosiewski, seal new deal for star spine player

The Broncos have bolstered their forward stocks with Jack Gosiewski joining the club after being released by the Cowboys, while a key spine player has announced a new deal with the...

Townsville man bursts into tears after $1.6m lotto win

After 25 years playing the same lotto numbers, a Townsville family has won over a million dollars, helping them exit the rental market.

Quicker than Val Holmes: AFL Townsville’s fastest footy stars

A park footballer faster than Valentine Holmes, a teenager who belongs in her own Simpsons episode, and a heat seeking missile tagger. Meet the fastest men and women in AFL Townsvi...

‘Very emotional’: Stillbirth study bridges cultural barriers

A landmark study at Townsville University Hospital will examine the stillbirth rate among Indigenous mothers, which is almost double the non-Indigenous rate.

‘One-stop-tool-shop’: Tradie focused store expands into NQ

Tradies wanting the latest tools and machinery will be stoked about a specialty retailer opening its first Queensland store in Townsville. See where.

Brawl in MCG Members’ Dining Room over national anthem

A scuffle erupted inside the exclusive MCG Members’ Dining Room when a teenager refused to stand for the national anthem at the Hawthorn-Sydney Anzac round clash.

‘Sheer curiosity’: Vet allowed to keep practising after shocking acts

An Adelaide vet is allowed to continue working despite admitting to shocking acts involving animals. Warning: Graphic content

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