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20th August 2024

PM Edition

Greyhound bus driver charged after triple-fatality

Police have arrested the 52-year-old Townsville driver of the Greyhound bus involved in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three women in June.

Migration cuts won’t solve housing crisis, warns outgoing casino boss

The outgoing boss of The Ville resort-casino has warned that cutting migration isn’t a silver bullet solution for Townsville’s housing crisis and could have dire consequences for t...

‘Teary, shaking’: Thief steals family caravan as kids sleep inside

A family’s dream trip around Australia turned into a nightmare when their caravan, with three young kids sleeping inside, was stolen in a terrifying late-night ordeal. Read an eyew...

Six kids in custody after woman attacked outside Willows

Six youths — some as young as 11 — have been taken into custody, and three remain outstanding after a woman was attacked and had her ute stolen outside Willows Shopping Centre.

Young graduate’s life tragically cut short in ATV crash

A 25-year-old man, ready to embark on the next chapter of his life after earning his geology degree, tragically lost his life in a buggy crash that shook a quiet beachside town.

Council procurement sessions return to boost buy local policy

Townsville City Council has fired up its procurement and safety sessions once again, aiming to give local businesses a leg up in securing contracts with the council.

Iconic ‘pub in the scrub’ ready for new owner

When Nigel and Karen Sheiles bought the abandoned Quamby Pub, they made a promise: two years to revive it, then pass it on. Now, after fulfilling that commitment, the pub is ready ...

Why Australia tops global workplace shame list

Australia is alarmingly the world leader in workplace harassment and violence, with reports of staff being doused in petrol, threatened with rape and more. Here’s what victims shou...

Best TV shows to watch this week

From a mad monkey documentary created by the man behind Tiger King to a return to Paris with the effervescent Emily, there’s plenty to enjoy on the small screen this week.

Your kid's Book Week costume doesn't need to be book-related. Change my mind

"Some mums made snide remarks, and we lied about it being from a book. But would I rather he sit on the sidelines? No siree Bob."