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22nd November 2024

PM Edition

Townsville mayor breaks silence over 12-month suspension

Disgraced Townsville mayor Troy Thompson has broken his silence after being suspended by the state government.

Why 2032 Olympic sailing ‘needs to be in North Queensland’

With the backdrop of Magnetic Island and glorious mid-year conditions, Townsville is the perfect option to host the 2032 Olympic sailing events, experts say. VOTE IN OUR POLL

Man facing child sex, drug charges after hotel bust

A 45-year-old man has been charged with drug and child sex offences after police allegedly busted him preying on kids at a Mount Isa hotel.

Stolen cars sunken, burnt as crime wave continues

Townsville police are working to clamp down on a recent surge in vehicle thefts, with stolen cars being found submerged in rivers, burned and dumped out bush.

Hooked on the chase: Plan to curb kid car theft ‘addictions’

A bold new initiative is taking aim at one of Townsville’s most pressing issues — youth car theft — by treating it like an addiction. Find out more.

‘Open for business’: Minister in crunch talks with Glencore

New Resources Minister Dale Last recently met with Glencore bosses for high-level discussions which could have huge ramifications for the future of Mount Isa’s 1200 copper workers.

Get mo’ving this Movember at Techno Movement

This Movember, Joyn Us is raising money for men’s health through Techno Movement, an alternative music event hosted by Otherwise Bar. Meet some of the talent performing.

Cher despair: Pill-popping Sonny’s drugs stand blew up in our faces

Sonny and Cher were on top of the world – until his drug culture move backfired and blew up their career. And all the time, Sonny was hiding his own drug secret.

War erupts in cattle baron’s family as podcast on tragedy launches

The reported ‘suicide’ of Julie Hatton on a Qld cattle property has escalated into a bitter family feud and courtroom drama fit for the screen, with claims and counter claims of as...

‘I see them having sex’: Luxury tower’s eye-catching flaw

Residents of a new luxury tower in a swanky suburb can be seen “urinating, showering and fornicating” by neighbours.