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22nd August 2024

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‘Personal reasons’: Why Wayne snubbed the Hall of Fame

Wayne Bennett has broken his silence on his shock snubbing of the NRL’s Hall of Fame dinner after Gorden Tallis hit out at legendary coach for not attending the glamour event.

Passenger opens emergency exit on plane

A passenger has been arrested after allegedly opening the emergency exit on a plane before going down the emergency slide at Melbourne Airport.

Grace Grace tears into Greens over 'ridiculous' Anna Bligh question

State Development Minister Grace Grace has unloaded on the Greens over what she labelled a "ridiculous and irrelevant" question regarding former premier Anna Bligh. QUESTION TIME

‘Time to take action’: 100 tradies down tools in strike through Brisbane CBD

Electrical Trade Union workers have walked off job sites this morning in a strike through the Brisbane CBD demanding better job conditions and higher wages.

7000 cases of whooping cough: Symptoms you need to watch, only one way to stop it

Cases of whooping cough have exploded 6900 per cent this year with fears it’s only a matter of time before a baby dies. These are the symptoms you need to watch for.

The Qld towns living in grip of terrifying crime wave

Crime rates in parts of regional Queensland have skyrocketed to more than four times those of metropolitan areas. CHECK YOUR AREA

City living in fear has had enough

Mount Isa locals are beyond frustrated as they find themselves trapped in a crime-ridden nightmare right in their own backyard. Take a look at the grim reality they’re facing.

Corporate takeover for owner managers in BOQ cost cutting

The regional bank has retreated from its return-on-equity target and is embarking on a sweeping restructure that will convert owner-managed branches into corporate ones.

Superyacht tragedy: Five bodies found, NZ captain questioned

Five bodies have been found inside the wreckage of a $27 million-dollar doomed superyacht, leaving one person still missing as the vessel’s New Zealand-born captain is questioned b...

Bush Summit 2024: Submit your questions for the leaders

Political and industry leaders will be in Townsville this Friday for the National Bush Summit. This is your chance to ask them about issues impacting regional Qld. SEND US YOUR QUE...