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23rd August 2024

PM Edition

Young hero receives bravery award after lawn mower fireball

With his mum badly burned, a NQ boy remained cool under pressure while seeking help, earning him a bravery award. Watch the video.

Revealed: PM’s $100m boost to massive new Qld attraction

An extra $100m will be injected into a critical Queensland site as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a raft of new projects to protect the Barrier Reef.

Miles to come to Port Hinchinbrook rescue, if re-elected

The premier has announced a raft of measures, including an additional $7 million, to a beleaguered development project in Cardwell if his government is re-elected.

Crisafulli’s $1bn housing pledge for regional Qld

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has used the Bush Summit to make a major election pledge with a $1bn housing guarantee for regional Qld should he win in October.

‘Not animals’: Grandma jailed for violent home invasion

A mother-of-six burst into inconsolable sobbing and pleaded for leniency after she was jailed for a violent home invasion in North Queensland on New Year’s Day.

Students, veterans to be welcomed into world of simulation

A simulation company specialising in training Defence forces is offering dozens of fully funded scholarships, opening doors into the world of interactive technologies.

Vote now: Is it time North Qld became its own state?

North Queensland has double the population of Tasmania and more economic output per person than southern Queensland, writes Matt Canavan. VOTE IN OUR POLL

Mum’s ‘crazy’ call before eye-watering Powerball win

A mother-of-two, who almost lost her ticket, has revealed her premonition long before her mind-blowing jackpot.

Leave Mummy Wine Time alone: Mums are adults and can drink

"If we entrust them to care for their kids, we can also extend them the courtesy of assuming that they are perfectly capable of deciding when, and how much, to drink."

Nude photographer slammed over proposal to put book in schools

A Byron Bay “vulva portrait photographer” who has taken pictures of hundreds of women has come under fire over her new “body positive” book, which she wants to see in schools.