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27th February 2025

AM Edition

Meet the north’s new crime fighting recruits

From a cop with a century of policing in his blood to ex-marketers, miners, and accountants — meet some of the 55 fresh recruits ready to take on crime in Queensland’s north.

TC Alfred intensifies into ‘severe’ category three monster

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed TC Alfred slowly strengthened into a category three system overnight with the beast whipping up wind gusts of 165km/h at its core.

‘Everyone’s treated like family’: Homely pizzeria’s unique service to Townsville

Motivated by a deep love for people, the couple working at Townsville Pizzeria Bar & Grill are determined to bring out Mediterranean food and entertainment to spare.

Dad tells of moment he uncovered daughter’s body, as shocked courtroom shown horrific image

Toyah Cordingley’s father has described the tragic moment he dug into a sand mound on Wangetti Beach, uncovering his daughter’s lifeless body. Warning: Graphic. LIVE UPDATES

Suspended TUH security officer claims small court win

A Townsville University Hospital security officer suspended from his job for allegedly using “disproportionate force” restraining a patient has won a small court victory.

‘Terrified and sick’: Ex’s violent, jealous-fuelled home invasion

A young man who was dumped by his 16-year-old girlfriend broke into her house armed with a knife and threatened to kill her male ‘friend’ in a horrifying break and enter.

‘Biggest dessert bar in Townsville’ has something for everyone

An exciting new business has a plate for every taste, including ‘Yowie’ sized pizzas, fish and chips, Vietnamese coffee and ‘the biggest dessert bar in Townsville’. See where it is...

‘S*** on the table’: Cow chaos leaves campers shocked

A rogue herd of cattle raided a campsite west of Brisbane, grazing on a chair and urinating on a tent before moo-ving on, with the baffled campers udder-ly speechless.

Buffy and Gossip Girl star dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who rose to fame in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has tragically been found dead.

How a $2 prize home ticket changed my family’s life

This Aussie couple were in disbelief when they got the news they had won a prize home: “I thought it was a prank call”.