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2nd January 2025

AM Edition

New bundle of joy city’s first baby of 2025

A mad dash to the city from rural central-north Queensland has resulted in the first baby born at Townsville University Hospital for 2025. See the pics.

Firey’s warning: How your new e-scooter could be a killer

Coming into 2025, firefighters hope to see a decrease in blazes caused by lithium-ion batteries in things like e-scooters, phones and tablets. Read how you can protect your home.

Why a region faces the loss of popcorn and cinema experience

The North West region looks to be losing its popcorn and cinema experience at the end of the school holidays. Read the sad reason why.

MasterChef star: ‘It wasn’t a baby, it was a melon-sized growth’

A MasterChef finalist has revealed she had a massive growth removed from her stomach after noticing something wrong during filming the popular series. *WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Severe thunderstorm warning for ‘large hailstones’, wind and rain

There is more severe weather forecast for parts of North Queensland this afternoon, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a warning for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large ha...

What’s the holdup? Fishos angling to hit dam

A councillor and a fishing club president both explain what needs to happen at Ross River Dam before fishing can be allowed in the area.

Must watch doco: Alexa Leary like you’ve never seen her before

An inspiring new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Alexa Leary and her parents goes inside her remarkable battle to walk, talk and compete again.

Must watch doco: Alexa Leary like you’ve never seen her before

An inspiring new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Alexa Leary and her parents goes inside her remarkable battle to walk, talk and compete again.

‘Selfish b*tch’: Neighbour’s act sparks fury

A woman bought her dream home in a secluded spot with a creek running through her property, thinking she’d hit the jackpot. Then everything went south.

‘Damn spy’: Blake Lively’s claims about co-star deepen

Blake Lively has claimed in court documents that Justin Baldoni complained to her about her personal trainer acting like a “damn spy” on the set of their movie.