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2nd October 2024

AM Edition

‘Monopoly games’: PM urged to stop Sun Metals takeover bid

Premier Steven Miles and maverick MP Bob Katter have both urged the Prime Minister to stop the “hostile takeover” of Sun Metals, which risks 1000 Townsville jobs.

$5m boat ramp pledge to reel in a barra bonanza at dam

Fishing enthusiasts are gearing up for what could be a game-changer at Ross River Dam, as the Labor pledges a $5m investment for a boat ramp and landside facilities if re-elected.

Strong flooring demand inspires new chapter for businesses

Riding high thanks to strong demand from builders and DIY customers, National Tiles and Carpet Call have reopened in a new location. See where.

Crisafulli ‘absolutely’ open to making a deal with Miles to oust mayor

Troy Thompson has just three weeks to convince a state government he deserves to remain Townsville’s mayor, as both Labor and LNP commit to ensuring the city doesn’t remain “in lim...

Sacked CFMEU heavy dumped from major board

The Miles government has kicked a CFMEU heavyweight off a major board as one of its last acts before going into caretaker mode ahead of the state election.

Youth intervention program guaranteed funds regardless of election outcome

LNP candidates have pledged $1.8m to support Community Gro in Townsville, calling it a ‘gold standard’ in youth intervention programs. Find out why.

100kg ex-NRL prop walks from court after horrific assault of partner

The family of a domestic violence victim whose partner admitted to strangling her unconscious and punching her in the head gasped in court as the ex-NRL contracted player avoided j...

King's joy with new royal baby on the way

King Charles has excitedly announced a new royal baby will be joining the family early next year.

Oh boy! Gender reveal burnout costs dad-to-be his Commodore

An expectant Frankston father is set to be charged on summons after he allegedly performed blue-smoke burnouts in front of police at a gender reveal party.

This ugly bogan shopping trend must be stopped

Aussies are known for being laidback but this latest trend shows we have gone too far.