‘I wasn’t expecting to catch one that big’
Mackay Airport has returned to normal operations, while a photo of Proserpine local posing with a one metre barra he hooked from flood waters off the Bruce Highway has gone viral. LATEST.
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‘Happiest man on Earth’: Beloved dad, newspaper identity, mourned
A Qld newspaper stalwart of more than 40 years has been remembered as a loved family man and mate after his tragic death while realising his retirement dreams.
Mackay raises $300k for three homeless shelters, may get one
The collapse of the national charity behind the local Mackay Sleepbus means that after raising hundreds of thousands locally for three buses, not even one is certain.
A metre of rain in days and more to come
There have been six SES call-outs across the Whitsundays in the past 24 hours as the region is battered by staggering rainfall totals, with more expected in the coming days as the monster weather system shifts south.
Airport ‘fully operational’, but flights cancelled
Flights have been cancelled in the Whitsundays with heavy rains causing chaos — but the airport notes it is operational, with all nearby roads open.
Heartbreaking second cancer diagnosis for mum of three
A beloved Bowen teaching aide was given the all-clear from cancer two years ago. Now she’s received the worst news again, and the community is stepping up to support.
Croc spotted at major tourist attraction
A crocodile has been spotted at a beach famous for its early morning wallaby shows, attracting tourists from all around the world.
Dutton-hating ex-soldier had mosque shooter’s manifesto, ‘rocket’ vid
A “detonation” video, rantings of the New Zealand mosque shooter and a homemade crossbow. These are just some of the chilling finds in the home of a Peter Dutton-hating Qld man.
Why young rider’s ‘stupid’ speeds could have caused deadly crash
A motorbike rider with a poor record for “a young person who wants to stay alive” has been lashed for his latest speeding offence which nearly caused a serious crash.
Firebirds fly in for netball courts opening, clinic
Rising netball stars have a chance to better their skills with the Queensland Firebirds as players head to the Whitsundays. DETAILS.
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