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26th April 2025

AM Edition

‘You can’t do anything’: Father describes moment seizure caused car crash

Jack Palmer’s life was forever changed when he was diagnosed with a brain malformation, later causing a seizure which saw him lose his license and close his business.

Townsville’s worst NIMBY suburbs exposed

Townsville is regional Queensland’s NIMBY capital with five of its suburbs being named in the top 10 NIMBY resistance hotspots thanks to almost non-existent new dwelling approvals....

Big yawn: No snap, crackle or pop in this election campaign

I’m trying to think of a witty retort or a cutting remark a ’la Keating-esque from Messrs Dutton or Albanese over the last few weeks but nothing springs to mind … writes John Ander...

Pub revived after owner escapes death during flood disaster

The owner of Ingham’s most popular pub has bravely battled back from the devastating flood disaster that almost claimed his life.

Sovereign citizen shoots at police from campsite

A ‘sovereign citizen’ who used a slingshot to shoot at police officers from his campsite has appeared in court on 30 charges, including swearing at fisheries officers and drunk dri...

Townsville housing market falling short by thousands

Townsville needs more than 9000 new homes within the next five years to house its booming population, a new report has revealed, as the number of dwelling approvals in the North Qu...

Mum slams ‘neglectful’ campers after 7yo left with third-degree burns

An Easter long weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for one Townsville family after a young girl was seriously burned by a hidden campfire left smouldering under the sand.