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11th April 2025

AM Edition

Wine O’Clock: Top cop switches careers to open new wine bar

Capitalising on a gap in the market, one of Townsville’s top cops has embarked on surprising change in career by opening a wine bar in the CBD. Find out why.

‘Peace and justice’: Walk for refugees to be held on Strand

An African refugee who fled his own country as a child and who now calls Townsville home is hoping to bring more awareness about the plight of refugees from the Sunday Walk for Pea...

Locked in: The NQ candidates in the 2025 federal election

With the upcoming federal election just weeks away, the candidates for the North Queensland seats of Herbert, Dawson and Kennedy have been finalised, with a few spots surprisingly ...

Duo bash and stab man in wild sex scheme robbery

A woman and her ‘pimp’ attacked a man in a Townsville shopping centre car park after he caught onto their sex ploy to rob him.

‘We didn’t measure up’: THHS admits to ‘inadequate response’ after sexual assault of nurse

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service leadership have admitted there were systematic failings in their response to a staff member being sexually assaulted at work. DETAILS.

Teen girl pleads guilty to underage sex and stalking charges

A teenager has pleaded guilty to violence and sex-related charges and is accused of posting child exploitation material to a Townsville social media page.

‘Necessary’: Parliament finds Thompson suspension legal

A parliamentary committee has found that Troy Thompson’s suspension as Townsville mayor did not breach his rights.

‘He lost everything’: Stolen dream car ends in agonising tragedy

When Ryan McGrath’s father died he purchased his dream car in his memory but when it was heartlessly stolen, his struggles all became too much.

William, Kate face ‘real dilemma’ over George’s future

Prince William and Princess Catherine are reportedly at odds over a major decision surrounding Prince George as father and son enjoyed a night at the soccer. Watch the video.

Warnie’s son doesn’t want families to receive the phone call his did

The sudden death of his legendary father has inspired Jackson Warne to advocate for Australians health so their families don’t have to experience what he and his family went ...