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2nd December 2024

PM Edition

Second dodgy boat helps scuttle $760m coke haul plot

Police say a failed bid to bring in more than $700 million worth of cocaine into Australia from South America involved an international syndicate which had tried twice – with each ...

‘We apologise’: Australia Day pub ban triggers local outcry

The nation’s second biggest pub group has apologised after banning its venues from celebrating Australia Day, including three Townsville pubs. See what locals think about the ban.

Vow after bombshell report on Aussie soldiers

The government has promised sweeping changes in its response to a scathing report on the high rates of suicide among veterans and ex-defence members.

Ram raid chaos continues as shop hit twice in a week

A popular Townsville skate shop has been hit by a second brazen ram raid in just a week, leaving owners and locals frustrated as police search for those responsible.

‘It will change things’: Public crime hearing comes to Townsville

Townsville residents will be the only voices outside Brisbane that will be able to have their say, in person, at public hearings about the LNP government’s tough new youth crime la...

‘I’d do it again’: Quad hero takes on teen car thieves

A fearless Townsville man says he’d do it all again after chasing down a gang of brazen teens in stolen cars on his quad bike — despite being rammed in the process. WATCH THE VIDEO...

Meet the artist giving North Qld a vibrant makeover

A Townsville artist has quickly created a name for herself as she completes stunning back to back murals that showcase the unique stories of North Queensland businesses. See the ph...

‘They expect me to die’: TV icon’s sad health battle

The beloved Ramsay Street stalwart filmed his final scenes last week, with a heartbreaking reason behind the actor’s exit from the show.

Auto ‘bloodbath’: CEO quits global car giant

First Nissan, now this. Another global automotive giant has suffered a loss that could signal the beginning of the end.

Aussie cricket legend reveals how he finally gave up smoking

Cricket legend Doug Walters was a fair dinkum bloke loved by fans. He also says he was Shane Warne’s “smoking mate”. But this is how he finally gave up the habit.