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5th January 2025

PM Edition

Suspended Mayor Troy Thompson’s online pivot to giveaways and criticism

Suspended Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson and his partner have pivoted their social media platform, funding giveaways to his supporters with his taxpayer-funded salary.

‘That’s our fight’: How leaders will push to improve North Qld in 2025

The housing squeeze, our decaying CBD, youth crime crisis and battered Bruce Highway are our region’s leaders’ top priorities this year, with an upcoming federal election the oppor...

‘Pulling at the heartstrings of pet owners’: Local’s warning amid rise in pet scams

The admin of a popular Townsville Facebook group has warned locals not to fall for convincing pet scams that tug at their heartstrings in order to separate them from their cash.

Killers, Cowboys and Controversy: The biggest stories of September

Townsville’s suspended mayor Troy Thompson was challenged to resign, the Cowboys downed the Knights at home and the Killers announced their massive show. See what else made headlin...

Overtaking lanes from Cardwell to Bowen a pitch to minister

Sixteen new overtaking lanes that might cost the state less than $50 million is a small price to pay in saving North Queenslanders’ lives, a road safety advocate says as he prepare...

Community organisation welcomes new board president for ‘exciting new chapter’

Townsville group Community Gro, which aims to provide learning opportunities, social interactions, support and emergency relief, have announced their new board president.

‘Beach Bums’ cooking up success as food van expands

Following the success of their beachfront taco van, a Magnetic Island couple have moved into a shop with the hope to grow their business and continue receiving support from the com...

White Lotus star’s husband found dead

Tributes are flowing for filmmaker Jeff Baena, the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, after his tragic death at the age of 47.

Madonna flaunts huge sparkler amid engagement rumours

Music superstar Madonna has hinted that she could be engaged to a toyboy boyfriend half her age after proudly flaunting a huge diamond ring.

Puberty blockers: J.K. Rowling backs ban — but they’re legal here

Author J.K Rowling has openly condemned the use of puberty blockers by children after they were banned in the UK but the treatment remains legal in Australia.