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12th March 2025

AM Edition

‘Right back where we were’: Car thefts spike 12pc despite floods

Not even the floods could put the brakes on Townsville’s car thieves, with vehicle thefts up 12 per cent last month. Are the new laws making a difference? VOTE IN OUR ONLINE POLL.

‘Gutless’ youth offender faces 20 offences under new laws

A 14-year-old boy fronted his victims in court and apologised for stealing and breaking into their family homes during a shocking break and enter spree across Townsville.

Katter slams ‘unfair’ student debt snub for outback teachers

Teachers in Mount Isa and Cloncurry are missing out on vital student debt relief because the government won’t classify the towns as ‘very remote’, according to maverick MP Bob Katt...

First responders get first crack at Cowboys’ charity corner

A charity supporting first responders hurt in the line of duty will be the first organisation to feature in the Community Corner during the Cowboy’s first home game on Saturd...

Todd Payten’s axe falls as Cowboys star dropped

Cowboys coach Todd Payten has shown no hesitation in dropping one of North Queensland’s biggest stars to the Queensland Cup after a nightmare defensive display in round 1.

Illegal tobacco courier fronts court for 340kg bust

A young driver was caught with more than $513k worth of tobacco concealed in various ways in the back of a van driving along the Bruce Highway.

It’s your decision: Crisafulli ditches Palaszczuk-era disaster move

David Crisafulli has ditched the mandates of the Annastacia Palaszczuk era, saying Queenslanders can control their own destinies in a disaster. VOTE IN OUR POLL

New cold case investigation into woman’s unsolved murder

More than two decades ago, a woman was killed. She was dead before her family knew she was gone. Who killed her? And why? A new cold case investigation is coming.

Nissan sacks CEO as global collapse looms

The iconic Japanese automaker has sensationally fired its CEO as talk of Nissan’s imminent collapse continues to gather pace.

What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?

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