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4th December 2024

AM Edition

‘Power grab’: Troy Thompson’s replacement looks to be ousted

Acting Mayor Paul Jacob said he is being challenged for the position, and that a special council meeting is being planned to oust him. Read more here:

‘Badly needed’: Coffee entices customers to new newsagency

Thriving with their newsagency in Burdell, a family business has expanded to a new location in Kirwan that offers takeaway coffees. Find out where.

‘Safer in the Solomons’: Townsville army veteran’s fears after home break-in

An Army veteran told a parliamentary committee she felt safer sleeping in deployed conflict zones than she did in her own home in Townsville after a break-in.

‘No defence member will go unhoused’: 400 new DHA homes

A new housing project is set to deliver hundreds of homes by 2026 but as troops begin their move north, concerns are growing about the availability of accommodation.

‘Total failure to comply’: Ex-mayor’s legal action thrown out

Suspended former mayor Troy Thompson has had his attempt to take Townsville City Council to court dismissed after failing to show up multiple times.

‘They’re threatening my family’

A Townsville woman on trial for hitting her neighbour with a car has cried in court while her own triple-0 call played in court. See day two of the trial.

Tears as tattoo artist thrown in watchhouse for ‘malicious’ pub attack

A glamorous tattoo artist and her built barber-shop owner fiancé, filmed assaulting a woman outside a Qld pub, have had a fright of their own despite glowing character references i...

Phenomenal figure for Bradman’s ‘Buggy’ Green at auction

IT was sun faded and had some insect damage but that didn’t stop the baggy green cap Don Bradman once wore during India’s first Australian tour in 1947-48 fetching a big price.

Meghan Markle to return to TV

Suits star Meghan Markle will make her highly anticipated return to television next year starring in her own Netflix show. Find out all the details.

What nationality is tennis champion Rafael Nadal?

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