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10th October 2024

AM Edition

‘They’ve been listening’: Businesses praise paid parking halt

Business leaders have welcomed the council’s decision to halt its paid parking expansion, after councillors failed to consult with the community. See what they said.

Tradie busted over ketamine, ‘psychedelic cacti’

A North Queensland tradie’s drug deals including the sale of LSD and marijuana were exposed after packages in the mail were flagged to police.

The Kid Crisafulli: Spaghetti-eating champion’s meteoric rise in politics

The man tipped to be the next Queensland Premier was once known as ‘the fastest mouth in the North’ as former colleagues — and the spaghetti-eating champion himself — reflects on h...

‘I never have people criticise me’: Mayor lashes out at ‘election stunt’

Councillors voted to keep parking in the CBD, stop plans for meters at The Strand, and chose a permanent CEO as the mayor gave an update on his deadline to respond to a 12-month su...

FULL LIST: Your guide to NQ candidates in the 2024 State Election

As campaigning gears up ahead of October 26, check out who is hoping to win your vote in the electorates across Townsville and beyond PLUS where to vote early >>

‘I heard gargling for help’: Witnesses in fatal stabbing trial take stand

The neighbour who lived near a woman that was alleged to have stabbed her friend that was left to die in a driveway has broken down in tears while giving evidence in the trial.

Mander sparks Olympic-sized stadium confusion

The LNP’s spokesman for Sport and Olympics has repeatedly refused to rule out building a new Brisbane stadium, despite his leader appearing to do so just days ago.

‘Sad, scary, desperate’: JLo breaks silence on Affleck split

Jennifer Lopez broke her silence on her divorce from Ben Affleck in sensational fashion, revealing she has sworn off men as she hints at the real reason behind the split.

The rubbish rule this council is using to slug locals $312

How quickly do you bring in your bins? It might not be fast enough for this Adelaide council. It’s been laying down the law before bringing in the bucks.

Great-grandmother, 93, shocks with unbelievable act

A great grandmother of 12 has shocked onlookers with a heart-pumping birthday present.