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27th February 2025

PM Edition

‘No cuts’: Purdie shoots down funding fears for $100m cop hub

The Police Minister has shut down speculation the LNP will slash funding for the Kirwan Police Hub, declaring: “We won’t be cutting anything.” But with car thefts rising in Townsvi...

Townsville Courthouse expands to accommodate growing crime rate

The Queensland government has committed to building two new courtrooms in Townsville, injecting an extra $2m into the upgrade to help judges deal with the growing crime rate.

NAMED: Man shot by cops has matter heard in court

A man in his 20s who survived being shot by police after allegedly threatening them with a weapon has failed to appear in court due to his injuries. Read the details.

Meet the north’s new crime fighting recruits

From a cop with a century of policing in his blood to ex-marketers, miners, and accountants — meet some of the 55 fresh recruits ready to take on crime in Queensland’s north.

‘F**ked the ecosystem’: Best way to kill cane toads as numbers surge

If you’ve noticed a massive increase in cane toads, you’re not just seeing things. The invasive pests are breeding in huge numbers. Here’s the best way to kill them.

‘Quickly sink to its axles’: Famous bog-spot strikes again

The owner of a Hilux that got bogged on a Cape Cleveland salt flat for several weeks last year has been fined by the DETSI. The agency is warning 4WD “enthusiasts” to take note.

‘Show up every night’: Fire sink Perth in revenge

The Townsville Fire have locked in a third WNBL grand final appearance in five seasons after an emphatic 106-76 victory over Perth. Here’s how they did it.

‘Lethal’: Why these Aussie areas will be unliveable

A huge issue sweeping Australia is going to have disastrous impacts on thousands of Aussies.

The cheap myth that busts the Boomers’ housing bubble

Sorry Peter Goers, but it takes a lot more cups of coffee to survive Australia’s housing market than it used to, writes Max Thomas.

Mum’s plea after son’s eye removed

When a Queensland mum looked at her four-year-old’s eye in the sunlight she knew something was terribly wrong. Now she wants others to know what to look for.