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4th November 2024

PM Edition

Your ultimate cup day guide: City’s top venues, drink deals, comps

Venues around Townsville are gearing up for massive Melbourne Cup day with a variety of menus, drink packages, and competitions to entice punters. Check our full guide here.

Shocking CCTV captures man rape woman on busy street

A tradesman who raped a woman in public in an ‘utterly disgraceful’ assault as cars drove by has watched the disturbing video as it played in court. (Warning: Distressing)

DV crisis in focus after two tragic deaths

In the span of just a few weeks, two mothers in the Townsville region have died after alleged domestic violence-related attacks, a situation Detective Inspector Damien Smith has de...

Unvaccinated Qld teachers seek reversal on pandemic pay cuts

More than 300 teachers are pushing the new Queensland government to reverse pay penalties tied to Covid vaccine mandates, citing a recent report on pandemic-era policies.

‘Unique’ fishing paradise: Qld island with 7km of beaches hits market

A Queensland island that enjoys seven kilometres of pristine beaches and is described as the ultimate fishing paradise has hit the market, offering a variety of opportunities for p...

‘Nightmares’: Nine years jail for child rape

A man who raped his 10-year-old daughter has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment and given a parole date of 2029. Read why his lawyer fears he’ll be a “target” in prison.

Health service drills Far North council over fluoride meeting

Cairns Regional Council has refused to meet with Far North health experts regarding the fluoridation of its water supply as exclusive figures reveal the alarming state of decay in ...

Watch: Terrifying moment sheep truck nearly collides with car

Footage of a terrifying near-miss involving a sheep truck shows the moment it nearly collides head-on with a car while trying to avoid a 4WD and bike.

Why the RBA must cut rates

The mortgage cliff is finally here and families are on the brink. The RBA must cut in 2024 or it will be too late.

We have just found our next Jennifer Hawkins

New Miss Universe Australia Zoe Creed opened up on her road to the top.