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23rd September 2024

AM Edition

Resident’s fury over 12,000-tonne dredging dump plan

Magnetic Island locals are fuming over council’s plan to dump 12,000 tonnes of dredged soil in their neighbourhood, accusing them of hiding behind vague zoning rules to make it hap...

Uranium mining comeback? The big question Qld can’t ignore

A conservation group fears that uranium mining could be legalised in Queensland, citing a controversial deposit 40km from Townsville as an example of the potential risks involved.

Housing, jobs, and water top election wishlist for NQ mayors

With just a month to go until the Queensland election, North Queensland’s mayors are putting the pressure on, making their priorities loud and clear. Here’s what they’re fighting f...

SunWater to review Big Rocks Weir Project in Charters Towers

Queensland Government-owned corporation SunWater will conduct an in-depth review of the Big Rocks Weir project near Charters Tower.

CopperString breaks ground on new workforce hub in Richmond

Powerlink will officially break ground in Richmond today on CopperString’s second workforce accommodation site, bringing big bucks to the small town.

Lessons in resilience: Colonel reflects on Timor 25 years on

Colonel Eamon Barton reflects on the pivotal lessons in resilience and camaraderie learned during his first deployment to Timor-Leste, which shaped his career and Australia’s milit...

‘Mind-blowing’: Message in a bottle found after 8-year journey

A group of North Queensland hikers are hailing the ‘find of a lifetime’ after discovering a message in a bottle set adrift by three California girls on holiday in Fiji eight years ...

Could sunken $60m superyacht be hiding secrets in watertight safes?

Security has been tightened around the wreckage of the tragic $60m superyacht Bayesian off Sicily amid fears highly sensitive data may be locked in watertight safes on the vessel.

Too many Aussies heading into retirement blindfolded

Running out of money and paying too much tax are two of the biggest dangers threatening retirees. Here’s how to prevent them.

Aussie star spotted after major surgery

The popular TV star looks almost unrecognisable following a quick trip to Turkey where she underwent multiple cosmetic procedures.