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4th January 2025

AM 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...

‘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...

Heartbreaking amount you need to earn to buy a home in Qld

The income needed to afford a home in Queensland has soared, with even some of the state’s more affordable suburbs requiring six figures incomes. See what you need to earn in every...

Police officers run into burning house to rescue woman

Police bodycam and CCTV footage have revealed the moment a woman was rescued from her burning home on Boxing Day, as police appeal to three people near the scene to come forward. W...

$12 coffees? Cafe owners warn of brewing crisis

‘Expenses are going to get out of control’: With bean prices skyrocketing, experts say Queensland cafes are in for a wake-up call. Here’s what it means for your daily caffeine hit.