Blackened cattle, dust covered homes: Dirty side of Qld coal
Mining companies in the Burdekin continue to dust out those living around them and despite the benefits of the industry, experts and state leaders say they need to be held accountable.
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Deadly jellies ruining lives and stinging tourism
A jellyfish expert is urging the state government to take immediate action claiming the painful death of a teen boy by a box jellyfish last February could have been avoided.
‘Am I going to die?’: Brave girl’s Irukandji nightmare
A young girl stung by a deadly jellyfish in the Whitsundays has revealed what it was like to endure the ‘next-level’ agony, as swimmers are warned they’re playing ‘Russian roulette’.
Father tells of children’s chilling cries in horror Bruce Hwy crash
A North Qld dad says he is haunted from the ‘helpless, very terrifying’ experience of being entrapped in a car while his three children under six cried for help.
‘Just stunning’: Tourism surges as we choose to holiday at home
Queenslanders are revelling in the beauty in their own backyard with record numbers of domestic travellers knocking pre pandemic figures out of the park. Read what they are finding.
Fixed-price luxury waterfront homes up for grabs
A small number of fixed-price luxury waterfront packages at Shute Harbour Marina Resort in Airlie Beach have just been released with two designer build options. See the limited collection.
Stunned shoppers watch as women brawl at bustling centre
A violent fight outside a busy shopping centre in the Whitsundays region has been captured on video, as three people fight in shocking pre-Christmas scenes. Watch the video.
‘Fabulous opportunity’ to own only pet motel in NQ resort town
Dog and cat-lovers have the chance to own a profitable business with acreage and a guaranteed clientele right on the doorstep of tropical paradise for less than $700K.
Neighbours’ shock as house burns days before Christmas
A Central Queensland resident has revealed the moment he saw firefighters break down his neighbours’ door, fearing people were trapped inside the burning building.
‘Sky’s the limit’ as beauty and style hits downtown Bowen
Two friends have opened a beauty salon and fashion boutique in the heart of Bowen, drawing on their entrepreneurship to define the tone for the new year as one of innovation and growth.
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