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4th January 2025

PM Edition

‘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...

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...

Jailed, on trial and others cleared: Biggest court cases to hit NQ

It was a busy year in Townsville courts in 2024, as local families gained closure — some still without — as offenders charged with murder, manslaughter and serious crime were trial...

Deputy Premier slams ‘disgraceful’ Magic Millions track poisoning

Acting Premier Jarrod Bleijie called the Gold Coast Turf Club vandalism “disgraceful’’ and said he hoped police would “throw the book’’ at the alleged culprits.

Boland’s bunny: ‘Great Scott’ ends Kohli’s Test career in Australia

Australian hero Scott Boland has ripped through India’s top order, knocking over the tourist’s openers before collecting the scalp of Virat Kohli. FOLLOW LIVE

Need for speed: Cop clocks cheetah streaking past

Highway patrol officer David Romeike has clocked thousands of speeding vehicles, but setting his handheld speed gun on the world’s fastest land animal was something he won’t soon f...

Major blow for homebuyers in 2025

Those planning to buy their first home or upgrade next year will face an extra challenge on top of higher rates after another turn in the housing market.

Chinese ‘Prado’ does a lot right … and wrong

This Tank 500 luxury SUV from Chinese challenger GWM is certain to change opinions.