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9th December 2024

AM Edition

‘He thought I was dead … then he saw me take a breath’

A Townsville combat medic has recounted the time he died three times after an explosive device detonated under his vehicle in Afghanistan. His story, alongside 37 others are apart ...

“A lot at stake”: Trial date set for Maggie residents and Council dispute

A date has been set for a trial to begin between frustrated Magnetic Island residents and the Townsville City Council over long-term residency, with residents saying the matter has...

‘Four people I know died’: Memories of Cyclone Tracy

A survivor of Cyclone Tracy and long-time Townsville resident is asking locals to stop underestimating the risk this season and take every oncoming cyclone seriously.

Dancenorth sets target for mammoth year ahead

It has been a big year for Townsville’s award-wining contemporary dance company Dancenorth with a record tour for its production of Wayfinder, but next year looms even bigger.

Lockdown lifted after seven hours as siege resolved

A lockdown has been lifted in Townsville after a siege was resolved without threat to the public.

Well-known snake catcher on bail for rape charges

A man who runs a successful reptile catching service has had his most recent charges of rape and choking mentioned in court.

‘We didn’t think anyone was coming’: Miracle rescue in remote outback

A couple aged in their 50s thought they were going to perish alone in remote Gulf country, enduring two terrifying nights stalked by a large crocodile after their 4WD was washed aw...

US star’s daughter joins Neighbours

Following Mischa Barton and Chrishell Stause, Neighbours has signed another US actor in its rebooted series – and she has a very famous father.

Women are racing to Supercheap Auto for unlikely beauty find

The perfect gift for beauty lovers might be right in front of your eyes - you're just looking in the wrong store.

A winged boy with bow and arrow, who was the Roman god of love?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.