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3rd September 2024

AM Edition

Pot, kettle? Mayor’s sensational spray over acting CEO’s ‘lies’

Councillors have jumped to the defence of the acting CEO, the subject of a verbal spray and threatened Crime and Corruption Commission action by Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson.

‘Stoked’: Former Paddy’s Markets undergoes $2m transformation

Formerly home to Townsville’s iconic Paddy’s Markets, a derelict building is unrecognisable after $2m renovation to become home to a thriving real estate agency. See how it looks n...

Townsville’s new $1.2m microscope a game-changer for neurosurgery

A cutting-edge $1.2m neurological microscope at Townsville University Hospital has revolutionised brain and spine surgeries for over 100 patients in just six months. Here’s how.

Tragic reason why father of six was driving on Bruce Hwy before fatal crash

A man killed in a crash on the Bruce Hwy last week has been remembered as someone “who held his family together”, as his loved ones revealed the tragic reason he was on the road.

Bruce Highway reopened following two-vehicle crash at Bluewater

At least one person has been badly injured in a two-vehicle collision that blocked the Bruce Highway in Bluewater for some time.

‘Weaponised’: Queensland MP stands by contentious DV claims

A Far North MP has doubled down on his controversial opinions regarding domestic violence, despite drawing strong criticism from a key women’s advocacy group this week.

Beer (and food) back on menu at famed NQ pub

A North Queensland pub famed as the hotel with no beer – and more recently no food – is serving up lashings of both after a multi-million dollar makeover.

‘We nearly had gastric band surgery, then we shed 50kg’

Aussie couple Jayne and Brian Shortt were about to both undergo serious surgeries to help them lose weight — but then they lost 50kg in a matter of months. See the video and how th...

‘Future queen’ TikTok about Princess Kate goes viral

Newly resurfaced footage of Kate Middleton is going viral for an off the cuff comment the young royal made. See what she said.

The surreal, heartbreaking reality of losing my wife of 20 years

A successful real estate agent and father of two has shared the gut wrenching moment he was told his beautiful wife of 22 years had mere weeks to live – despite the family&rs...