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18th April 2025

AM Edition

‘Terribly unwell’: Free flu jabs encouraged as infections surge

As the Townsville region is swamped by an early flu season, doctors are urging residents to take advantage of free vaccinations. See why.

Sister stabber throws table at kid

A man’s “atrocious” attack on his family resulted in him throwing a table at a five-year-old boy and spitting on officers while being arrested.

‘Prepare to get caught’: Police Easter traffic crackdown

Townsville MP Janelle Poole, a decorated former police officer, has a serious message for motorists ahead of the Easter holidays and Anzac and Labour Day long weekends.

Serial pest jailed for $18k+ damage to shops

A man now has to pay off almost $20,000 in damages after throwing a rock through a Townsville shopping centre door.

Cowboys’ royalty returns to mentor future female stars

North Queensland’s Ty Williams shares his passion for promoting and encouraging the women’s side as he is set to play a crucial part in NRLW’s player development plan.

Alleged murder victim’s mum cops to shock drink driving charges

An alleged murder victim’s mother who has turned to alcohol to deal with the emotional toll has pleaded guilty to shocking traffic offences.

Person hospitalised after five car crash during peak-hour

A multi-vehicle crash near the lower Bohle Bridge created peak-hour traffic chaos with a queue of vehicles stretching for kilometres. Get the latest update.

Inside the rise and fall of beloved footwear brand Wittner

Over a century ago, a single store in Melbourne’s west marked the beginning of the Wittner legacy that grew into an iconic Aussie brand. So how did it all unravel for this beloved ...

Time 100 list: Blake Lively breaks silence; one Aussie makes the cut

Only one Aussie made Time Magazine’s 100 list of most influential people of 2025, but the inclusion of Blake Lively has drawn backlash, and a comment from the actress.

Famous ‘Back To The Future’ set to be used as LA Olympics venue

When Marty McFly hit 88mph in his DeLorean to get ‘Back To The Future’ nobody knew that it would take him all the way from 1955 to the 2028 Olympic Games.