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20th February 2025

AM Edition

‘Very honoured’: NQ businesswoman, mum hailed

A fifth-generation beef producer, who also co-founded a business that produces UPF50+ sun protection gloves, is in the running for Queensland’s Rural Women’s Award.

‘Hard truths’: Council’s mid-year budget review addressed

Townsville’s Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said Council has faced some ‘hard truths’ over the last 12 months, but said the focus has been ‘realigned’ to ensure Council improves it...

Council’s complaint policies tighten as Troy Thompson continues attacks

Email filters and escalating threats to police are some of the solutions council’s legal team has amid an influx of serial complainers hampering their resources. It comes as suspen...

‘Evolved’: Images reveal $3.5m shake-up for NQ’s first Maccas

Dramatic changes are underway to transform McDonald’s store at the Lakes, creating jobs and ensuring you get your food faster. Check out the conceptual images.

‘Proud of this community’: Council praises residents actions

Charters Towers is entering its third week of critical water restrictions after the town’s main source of water was damaged by flood debris. Read what council did to avoid a boil w...

$200 for what? Weirdest novelty policies as insurance costs soar

More than two-thirds of Australian households were hit by insurance price hikes over the past 12 months, with an analysis of policies finding “novelty” inclusions and big exclusion...

Push to expand city’s hardship grants hits state roadblock

A push to extend hardship grants across Townsville has been met with a cautious response from the federal government, with the Finance Minister insisting the state must request it....

Abbie Chatfield snaps back at ‘derogatory’ MAFS groom

Abbie Chatfield is feuding with one of this year’s most talked-about MAFS grooms, snapping back at him in a series of videos.

Shock group of Aus drivers a new death risk

Aussie P-plate drivers have long been slammed as the riskiest drivers on our roads. New data shows that honour belongs to a different age bracket.

Aussie tennis ace Kokkinakis moves on with top model

A budding new romance appears to be on the cards for Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, who was recently seen sharing a close moment with a stunning brunette.