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9th January 2025

AM Edition

What the board of significant Townsville project is doing with $70m

The chairman behind a significant project that could redefine Townsville’s Central Business District explains what’s needed to be done this year to keep momentum moving.

Crime scene declared after woman’s body found

A crime scene has been declared after the body of a woman was found at a Qld property. What we know

‘Hit the ground running’: Jim’s Driving School opens in Townsville

He started as a teacher in the military. Now, Daniel Waller is using his passion for teaching to help launch Jim’s Driving School in Townsville. Read his story.

Dutton to match $7.2bn pledge, bans CFMEU from all future Bruce Hwy projects

The Bruce Highway will receive billions in funding regardless of the federal election outcome, after Peter Dutton matched the government’s $7.2bn pledge and vowed to ban the milita...

Mum accused of killing child must wait

A missing medical report has delayed a murder case against a mum who allegedly called triple-0 claiming her four year old boy had drowned.

‘We are fearful’: Albanese visits as mining city’s job losses loom

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited a mining city which is set to lose seven per cent of its workforce in six months. But did he offer anything to help?

’My true feelings’: Ousted deputy mayor turns against CEO process

Townsville’s ousted deputy mayor voted to recruit the council’s CEO. So why has Paul Jacob now turned against him?

‘UnAustralian’: Kmart accused of ‘ripping off’ Aussie invention

An Aussie small-business owner has accused the retail giant of copying his award-winning kitchen tool that was featured in Time Magazine and on Oprah, and selling it for $5.

‘Red flags’: Top 5 scams targeting Aussies

From sextortion to cryptocurrency investment scams, here are the fresh ways scammers are trying to get money from Aussies.

‘F*** him’: MAFS contestant set to take on former UFC star

A Gold Coast Married At First Sight contestant who doubles as a kickboxing world champion could be set to step into the ring with a renowned UFC fighter after an online feud betwee...