Chalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
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Major flood warning for tiny NQ town
A major flood warning has been issued for Giru as severe weather warnings for Townsville and the Burdekin have remained in effect with rain forecast to persist into early next week.
Huge star spotted amid tense search
Chris Hemsworth has been captured chatting with police in his hometown of Byron Bay as the search for a missing police officer continues.
ASX soars for fifth day in a row
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
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What’s in the budget for the Territory?
A $200m investment in the Stuart Highway is the only new big ticket item for the NT in the federal budget. Here is what you need to know about what’s in the budget for the NT – and what’s not.
‘Laid dead’: Man on trial for killing roommate
The gruesome murder trial for a man who stabbed his roommate’s neck at their Mundingburra home has begun in Townsville.
Sign Aussie budget has ‘absolutely collapsed’
A key piece of information buried in the budget has revealed hardworking Aussies are getting a seriously raw deal.
‘Nothing for us’: Townsville politicians share their thoughts on federal budget
North Queensland politicians and advocacy groups have shared their opinions on Treasurer Jim Chalmers Budget, highlighting what it does include but also what has been overlooked for the North.
Blicavs 300? Cats veteran sheds light on playing future
Mark Blicavs turns 34 this week, yet he remains an integral part of the Cats side. Coming out of contract at the end of the year, does he have the desire to play on?
‘Shut the f*** up before I f***ing do it’: Man subject to DVO threatens partner with a knife
A Toowoomba man who threatened and harassed his partner on multiple occasions has told a court he wants to be better for his ailing grandfather.
Girl inspires classmates after shaving her head for uncle with cancer
Toowoomba East State School was brought to tears after Scarlett Cox shaved her head to honour her uncle who is fighting stage four cancer.
Senator whips out dead salmon
Driving home her point, Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young produced a dead salmon in a bag amid debate over an endangered fish.
Insane amount Aussies spend on sport
Cost of living might be putting pressure on the household budget, but sport is one thing Australians aren’t willing to give up.
‘Cruel hoax’: New tax cut blasted
A $5-a-week tax cut from the Albanese government has backfired, with industry panning the move and the Opposition labelling it nothing but a ‘cruel hoax’.
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