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22nd January 2025

PM Edition

‘Slap in the face’: Rape victims forgotten in Crisafulli’s law reforms

Serial juvenile car thieves could spend more time in prison than teenagers found guilty of rape in Queensland. Survivors are backing calls for the government to cover it under its ...

Teens charged after stolen car chaos rocks quiet beachside town

A group of youths, including kids as young as 13, have been charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of a stolen Hyundai hatchback that crashed into an electricity pole at Alva Be...

Thugs in stolen cars rob boys at knifepoint, ram police

A pair of teenage boys were robbed at knifepoint by car thieves who later used a stolen SUV to ram a police vehicle during a chaotic night on Townsville’s streets. Here’s what happ...

MPs say youth laws ‘just the start’ after push for harsher rape charges

Townsville’s three LNP MPs say stronger laws for offences like rape and violent sexual crimes need to be considered by an expert legal panel.

‘Anything but dangerous’: Owner loses long-running fight with council over dog

A Queensland dad has lost his long-running fight to save his pet dog being declared “dangerous” by his local council.

‘Just f---ing shoot me’: Armed man confronts police at cop shop

A father of four stands inside a police station gripping a hammer repeatedly yelling at police to “just f---ing shoot me”. Officers, with tasers drawn, are trying to defuse the hea...

Mayor says ‘careful balance’ needed in Qld wind farm pause

An outback mayor whose local wind farm has just been ‘paused’ by the state government has cautiously welcomed the move, but is urging a ‘careful balance’ to avoid damaging investme...

Melania’s whispers to Donald on the dance floor revealed

Melania Trump and Donald Trump shared a sweet exchange during their inauguration dance. See what was said and best photos from the historic day.

People are officially sick of this Aussie cafe trend

While some people think it's totally fine, others are saying it's 'unhygienic'. Do you do this?

Proof men are scared of women

A recent episode at a bar has illustrated perfectly something that is not always apparent to the wider populace … men are terrified of women. Rory Gibson looks into why. HAV...