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22nd January 2025

AM 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 ...

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.

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...

‘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 diffuse the he...

Why one of Townsville’s historic pubs has shut its doors

Just years after its spectacular transformation, one of Townsville’s historic pubs has locked its doors and said ‘see you soon’. Find out why.

‘Much stronger’: Premium CBD office demand drives up rents

Despite the challenges facing Townsville’s CBD, vacancies for quality office space are the lowest since the 1990s, driving up rents. Read the latest survey results.

The Australia Day Survey: Tell us how you really feel

Love it? Hate it? Couldn’t care less? Have your say on our national holiday in The Great Australia Day Survey now.

5 things new high school parents need to know

"What to expect when you're expecting... your kids to begin high school this year."

Reggie Bird brings Matty J to tears

Reggie Bird is legally blind but trolls have accused her of faking her disability. Here is what you need to know.

Item desperate Aussies queued for overnight

Excited Aussies set up camp in the streets in a desperate bid to get their hands on a new and eagerly awaited item overnight.