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15th April 2025

AM Edition

‘Totally unacceptable’: NQ homeowners consider going without insurance due to crippling increases

Given quotes for home insurance ranging from $2000 to $14,000, a Garbutt homeowner says he will risk going without it if his current provider increases his premiums, saying he simp...

Human Nature returns to NQ

The beloved Aussie band have their sights set on Townsville to celebrate 20 years of Motown music and the release of their ARIA-winning album.

Bats v Council: The war for Lissner Park continues

The long-running war between a flying fox colony and Charters Towers Regional Council will boil over into another loud relocation, to start at 4am each morning.

Katters announce “landmark” partnership with controversial fringe party

The KAP have announced a Senate candidate who aligns with a “credible, conservative” party founded by a controversial Queensland Senator, as their Herbert candidate reveals what he...

Payten’s selection headache grows as injured star returns via QLD Cup

The return of an injured Cowboys gun via the Queensland Cup is set to give Todd Payten even more selection headaches. Catch up on how North Queensland’s fringe players performed in...

Woman suffers smoke inhalation in Ayr unit fire

Firefighters have responded to a reported structure fire in Ayr in the Burdekin.

Townsville business scores big with Matildas ad campaign

A NQ circus school has been named as one of the 50 lucky groups getting the Matildas to support their business in a advertising campaign.

Katy Perry returns to Earth after historic space flight

The Roar pop star rocketed into the cosmos

Sony hikes price of PS5 in wake of Trump’s tariffs

Sony cited a ‘challenging economic environment’ behind a price hike for its PlayStation 5 gaming consoles, in response to Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

Inside the ‘the 1% club’ you don’t want to be part of

A 62-year-old mother is lifting the lid on a one per cent club you would not want to be a member of. Find out why.