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9th September 2024

PM Edition

Two-thirds battling to make ends meet – and it’s about to get worse

Two-thirds of Queenslanders are struggling to pay their bills, and the situation will only get worse after the looming state election.

Stadium ready for The Killers concert, Cowboys blockbuster

The hottest tickets in town are being snapped up this week as Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium gets ready to host The Killers concert and a blockbuster Cowboys home sem...

NAMED: Rapist jailed for grooming school girl

‘This is what women are made for’ is what a Townsville man said to a girl before he raped, stalked and blackmailed her in a disturbing set of offences. WARNING: Distressing content...

New wheels, $25k funding boost for learner driver program

A youth driver program has just scored a major win with $25,000 in funding and a brand-new Hyundai Tucson to help thousands of young drivers get their P plates.

Prisoner charged with attempted murder

An inmate at Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre who allegedly assaulted other prisoners and officers has also been charged with attempting to kill them.

NRL Rich 100: Walsh among nine snubbed Maroons stars

Reece Walsh is among a posse of Queensland Origin stars that didn’t make the 2024 Rich 100 list, in proof that big bucks doesn’t guarantee big-name performances. See the analysis o...

Council offers compromise to Maggie Island residents

The Townsville City Council has offered a compromise to almost 100 long-term residents on Magnetic Island to resolve a dispute in the Planning and Development Court. Find out more.

‘Simple’ way 32yo got $7.7m in 4 years

This 32-year-old has revealed how he built a $7.7m property portfolio in just four years.

The planning fail that made for a dream wedding

When this couple couldn’t secure the wedding date they wanted, they came up with a creative new plan and it ended up paying off.

My sister’s punishment for her 12yo is out of line

“I know it’s not my place … but I think this should have been met with compassion, not anger and punishment.”