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22nd March 2025

AM Edition

State of play: Two-time MP’s race to secure third term

Herbert MP Phillip Thompson will take on Labor candidate Edwina Andrew in the looming federal election. But what makes them the right choice for Townsville? VOTE IN OUR POLL.

‘Smells like a swamp’: Inside family’s sewage-soaked home

The stench hits first but the health risks could linger far longer. See why experts say exposure to raw sewage after repeat flooding could be putting vulnerable Townsville resident...

‘Shameful neglect’: MPs blast $9b Bruce Highway upgrade

North Queensland politicians have criticised a $9 billion safety package announced for the Bruce Highway for failing to address critical flooding concerns.

Man sexually assaults ‘vulnerable’ woman with dementia

A man went into a senior woman’s unit and assaulted her leaving her bruised before she went to her daughter’s work for help. Warning: distressing.

‘I don’t think this man is schizophrenic’: Nurse’s incredible realisation

Lila Pigliafiori had just started working as a nurse when she realised the man sitting across from her in a mental health facility was deaf – and none of his doctors knew about it.

‘We couldn’t celebrate their lives’: Ingham woman’s journey to uncover military history

When Ingham resident Veronica Green gave her mother a story gift to capture her memories for her 80th birthday little did she know it would be the start of an ongoing four year sea...

‘Can’t wait any longer’: Urgent mental health plea

Experts are calling for funding to be poured into the strained mental health system, as new research reveals Australians are feeling more lonely and isolated.