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17th March 2025

AM Edition

Is the Mount Isa line pricing itself out of viability?

Transport insiders are sounding the alarm over the Mount Isa-Townsville railway, which they say is so focused on squeezing money out of miners, it is unintentionally killing the in...

‘I’m guilty of caring’: Self-repped wife torturer slams jury’s verdict

An engineer who inflicted a sickening assault on a woman and held her against her will, argued with a judge during his sentence, tried to make a bail application instead and said t...

‘I’m back’: Townsville cook plots MasterChef boilover

Townsville MasterChef Australia runner-up Rhiannon Anderson is heading back to the kitchen with the goal of finally winning the hugely popular cooking competition.

‘Long time coming’: Industry meets Defence in historic visit

Defence industry experts got up close and personal with the latest military hardware and training facilities during a ‘Defence Day tour of Lavarack Barracks last week.

‘Be prepared’: Wet and wild weather ahead for NQ

North Queensland is in the “firing line” for significant rainfall totals and thunderstorms, the Bureau of Meteorology cautioned on Sunday.

Young Townsville cricket whiz hits it out of park

A hard-hitting batsman and fierce bowler from Townsville has won an Indigenous scholarship to play for an Australian Junior Boys team during a tour abroad.

Paul Green’s everlasting legacy lives on through family and the Cowboys

Amanda Green still gets chills recalling the moment her late husband, NRL legend Paul Green, cemented his premiership legacy to North Queensland. Amanda opens up to PETER BADEL abo...

‘My son’s death was blasted on social media’

Ryan Kimball died in a car crash – and his last moments were posted on social media. Now, the teen’s heartbroken dad reveals how Covid lockdowns played a role in the tragedy.

Major update in Harry’s US visa row after ruling

A court has made a shock ruling after Prince Harry’s admission of past drug use raised questions about his US visa.

Aussies warned: Most stolen shock items exposed

Forget jewellery, cash or electronics – one item has topped a list of the most commonly stolen goods from homes. And it could be lurking in plain view.