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19th February 2025

AM Edition

No delays: Labor’s promise as $4m in flood grants approved

The federal government has taken aim at the Opposition over its plans to slash the public service after millions in disaster assistance claims were processed.

’It was fun’: 14yo crim claims she’s never heard of new laws

A 14-year-old Townsville girl with a 10-page criminal history simply shook her head when asked if she heard about Queensland’s new ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws. Read why she was ...

‘Huge change’: JT Academy goes bigger and better for youth

Seeing positive signs of growth for the at-risk youth in his academy, Johnathan Thurston has moved his team to a bigger location in the Townsville CBD. See where.

No Karens, please: Council clamps down on unruly complaints

Townsville City Council’s legal team has drafted a new ‘unreasonable customer conduct policy’ to rein in the number of complaints and negative behaviour towards councillors and sta...

Cash to help ‘tackle’ reef damage research

Scientists will be able to determine the impacts of flood waters and severe weather events on the Great Barrier Reef faster, with the expansion of the National Sea Simulator.

NQ DJ applies for bail after alleged ‘concerning sexual fantasies’

The man is accused of making and distributing child exploitation material as well as rape, attempted rape and telling a witness in the investigation to lie to police.

BEFORE AND AFTER: Shocking photos reveal flood damage

High-resolution images of flood-ravaged North Queensland show just how devastating the natural disaster was. SEE THE PHOTOS.

Bride’s raunchy gift as NRL bad boy and MAFS villain tie the knot

It’s been a rocky road to the aisle for this ex-NRL bad boy and a MAFS star. Find out why the couple are more in love than ever.

Luxe SUV challenges for ’holy grail’

Powerful and efficient, this high-end machine promises to do it all.

A better way to stay lean amid weight loss drug warning

Experts reveal why weight loss drugs may not be the answer for Aussies trying to lose kilos, and how they can kickstart their metabolism without them.