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24th March 2025

AM Edition

‘She screamed’: Juvie’s staff assault, horror break-in

A boy who spat in an officer’s face and broke into a sleeping woman’s bedroom to steal car keys just spent his 16th birthday behind bars. Here’s the full details of his crimes and ...

Family claims 7yo injured over NAPLAN refusal

A Townsville school is conducting an internal investigation after a family alleged that a seven-year-old boy with ADHD and autism was injured by school representatives following hi...

Expert’s bold fix to ‘breath life’ back into ailing CBD

It’s no secret Townsville’s CBD has lost its buzz — with vacant shops, quiet footpaths, and a fading reputation. But one urban planner reckons he’s got the fix to fire it back up. ...

Councillor’s musical shines light on tiny town’s heroic 9/11 tale

A councillor and his wife will be co-directing the musical production following a small community that banded together to help those stranded in the wake of September 11.

Soaked North Qld braces for another wet week

Townsville is in for another wet week ahead, with more rain and potential flood risks forecast after parts of the city copped up to 638mm over the last seven days. LATEST.

Meet Blitz, the ulti-mutt new police recruit

One of Queensland Police Service’s newest recruits in Townsville is highly trained, follows orders to a tee — and just happens to have four legs instead of two.

Croc tots: Meet sanctuary’s snappy new arrivals

They might look adorable now, but these scaly little crocodile hatchlings are born to bite — and they’re making a splash at Townsville’s Billabong Sanctuary. SEE THE PICS.

Amazon billionaire’s huge wedding update

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have had a major update in their wedding plans after a nearly two-year engagement.

I had 2 C-sections and didn’t like how I looked. This changed my life

A Brisbane woman said she tried everything to get rid of her “water bomb” abdomen after two C-sections. Then she found the solution.

Fire at Disney World’s Epcot forces evacuation from ride

A fire has reportedly broken out at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park, forcing visitors to evacuate from the “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” ride. See the photos.