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9th January 2025

PM Edition

‘The sky is black’: Residents desperate for flying fox dispersal

Blood-sucking lice are falling from the sky and the screaming never stops - for years these Alice River residents have lived with a flying fox colony and now they’re desperate to b...

‘Cruising into the new year’: Six ships set for Townsville

After receiving a 4.8 out of 5 rating from cruise visitors, Townsville is set to receive six cruise ships within two weeks in what is expected to a record fortnight.

Y.O.G.A and $177 rooms: Ardo goes big for first ‘birthday’

Townsville’s only five-star hotel, Ardo, is celebrating its first anniversary with a birthday month full of discount room rates and a DJ. Get in quick.

‘It’s our turn to show other people they can do it too’

Gael Godou was “suffering” after losing his stepfather, but soon found his feet thanks to the Cowboys Dream, Believe, Achieve Hospitality program. Read his story.

Fire crews rush to Railway Estate house fire

A Railway Estate home has avoided complete destruction after fire crews arrived in time to extinguish a blaze inside the house.

Teen spends 10 days in watch-house after being falsely identified

A 14-year-old boy was locked in watch-houses for 10 days after he was wrongly identified by police investigating an armed robbery.

‘Wanted to do more’: How love of helping drove newest doctor

A drive to help others in difficult circumstances has led a former neonatal nurse to transition to a first year doctor for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Fresh shots fired in Aussie EV war

The global EV war continues to rage in Australia and a fresh twist has resulted in great news for buyers.

Blair: Three words for Albo’s lazy cabana-gate shade

It’s not my fault if you’re too slack to get up early and stake out a prime piece of waterfront real estate, writes Amanda Blair.

Facebook scam: Whatever you do, don’t reply to this ad

A red-faced millennial has shared how he and his family unwittingly became the face of a bold scam after hackers took over his social media accounts.