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15th January 2025

PM Edition

‘You were an achiever my friend’: Engineer, historian behind NQ icon dies

One of the legends behind Townsville’s Castle Hill Saint has been remembered for his rich life as an engineer, Mackay historian and author.

One arrested after alleged early morning break and enter

Police are searching for two remaining offenders after a surf and skate store was allegedly broken into. Read the latest.

Young driver admits to deadly highway crash

A North Qld driver charged over a multi vehicle collision could face up to 12 months jail over a Bruce Highway horror smash that claimed the life of an interstate traveller.

Court wrap: Inmate accused of attempted murder, alleged shooter in court

An inmate from Townsville Women’s Correctional accused of trying to kill other prisoners and a man alleged to have shot someone in a road rage incident were among those in court re...

NRL coach safety ratings: Four mentors in the firing line

There will need to be big changes for some NRL teams to save their coach’s career. We rate every coach’s safety rating across the competition, with several in a danger zone if they...

Sugar giant inks sweet deal to relocate in Townsville CBD

One of Townsville’s most prominent office buildings is about to welcome a new tenant – Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a major producer of renewable electricity.

Knives removed from all Coles stores nationally as stabbing victim named

Coles supermarkets across Australia have withdrawn the sale of kitchen knives after a staff member and mother of two was stabbed in an allegedly random attack west of Brisbane.

Wife ban: Indian cricket’s bizarre response to horror Aussie tour

India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia has prompted the BCCI to enforce new guidelines on the amount of time spouses can spend with players. More here.

You should check if you’re carrying a lot of fat here on your body

Top experts say we need to stop using the BMI to diagnose obesity. Instead it’s where you carry the fat that can matter more. While you don’t need to worry so much in some areas, y...

Olympic stunner marries man of her dreams in luxe wedding

Olympian Bree Masters marries her longtime athlete partner in a stunning Gold Coast celebration.