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30th August 2024

PM Edition

‘She was so confident’: Small business reeling from $900+ theft

A beloved Currajong shop full of locally made candles, soaps and gifts is reeling after a woman allegedly stole $955 worth of items in a matter of minutes.

Dominated: Tourists watch as croc’s leg torn off in bloodthirsty ambush

An ambush from the murky depths of a Top End river, a sickening pop, and a gory parade left one ‘decent-sized’ croc without a leg – all in front of shocked cruise passengers. WATCH...

Rollingstone ready to go totally tropical for Pineapple Festival

Get ready for all things pineapple at the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival this Saturday, where you can eat, cook, toss, race, and even dress up like a pineapple.

‘Cruel twist’: Driver jailed on two-year anniversary of man’s death

A grieving daughter has faced the drunk driver who killed her dad in a crash on the Bruce Highway and shared the heart-wrenching last words she sent the beloved former Tassie counc...

Mum’s anguish as son left traumatised by knifepoint robbery

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who was threatened at knifepoint and robbed while fishing along the Ross River says he’s still too scared to return to the spot months after the ord...

Bruce Hwy blown to smithereens, ‘closed for days’ after fatal crash

Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett says the Bruce Hwy is expected to be closed for days after a horror fatal crash which caused a truck carrying more than 40 tonnes of ammonium nitrate t...

How Townsville charity is changing lives worldwide with CBA’s backing

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn made a special visit to Townsville to meet with the local charity Flourishing Women, which is transforming lives worldwide. Find out more.

Iconic tall ship crushed by container vessel

An iconic Australian tall ship has been crushed by a container vessel trying to come into a busy port.

Nudists: Law can’t strip us of our suns out buns out lifestyle

A band of naturists who saw their beloved Byron Shire nude beach shut down for good on Friday plan to defy a clothing-optional ban with a (cheeky) protest at the weekend.

‘I want to be a mum’: Titmus’ greatest fear amid tumour shock

Ariarne Titmus has opened up about her secret health battle in the lead up to her 2024 Paris Olympics and the tight bond she shares with coach and “best friend” Dean Boxall.