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27th March 2025

AM Edition

‘Confronting’: Council’s blood boils over ashes disposal

Townsville Council says it has acted to stop “human remains” being scattered in otherwise picturesque Queens Gardens, with a funeral home agreeing there are better options.

Katter says budget ‘full of metro lollipops’ as fight for funding continues

An outspoken North Queensland politican has labelled the federal budget as being “full of metro lollipops and outlined a way to solve the issues with the Bruce Highway. SEE

Four ‘public service’ students graduate in a Townsville first

Another 1300 James Cook University students have dressed up and graduated – but walking among them were four students not like the rest. Find out why the government singled them ou...

WATCH: Night prowler’s alleged lewd act caught on video

A late-night lurker has been caught on CCTV as he allegedly crept through yards in Townsville’s suburbs with his genitalia on full display. Here’s how he was taken into custody.

Child injured as vehicle’s brakes fail on Castle Hill

A primary-aged school child has suffered facial injuries after a vehicle lost its brakes in an incident on upmarket Castle Hill.

‘Nothing for us’: Townsville politicians share their thoughts on federal budget

North Queensland politicians and advocacy groups have shared their opinions on Treasurer Jim Chalmers Budget, highlighting what it does include but also what has been overlooked fo...

Council reveals future of bridge over flooded waters

Acting Townsville Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney has denied suggestions the council has been sitting idle over the replacement of a wrecked bridge on Magnetic Island.

Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices

Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.

Bizarre find on Aussie beach

People were spotted swimming to get their hands on a mysterious item that washed up on a beach along the NSW south coast.

‘Play the victim card’: Charity boss hits back at Harry amid row

The chairwoman of Prince Harry’s African charity has taken a thinly veiled swipe at the royal after he quit lashing out at “bullying and misogyny” within the organisation.