Man charged after fighting off home invader with pepper spray
A Queensland man protecting his home is now in trouble with the law because of a pepper spray he used. Should they be made legal? VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Sarina residents firm on guarding beloved museum
A state MP’s petition to “save” a town’s museum which was feared to have been taken away has claimed a big win, though questions are still being asked about its reopening.
Mackay man, 45, killed in motorcycle crash 12 hours after triple fatal
A 45-year-old motorbike rider has been killed in the same Qld region where three teenagers tragically died in another crash just hours earlier. *Distressing.
‘We’re so much more capable’: $10m charity man’s message to Mackay
From smashing marathons after a day on the tools to running across Australia with maggots in his feet, Nedd Brockmann wowed fans with stories of the most gruelling moments of his life — and made a generous local donation.
‘No secrets’: Police despair after four lives lost in tragic crashes
Frustrated police say it will take more than tougher law enforcement to stop the carnage on Queensland roads after a horror weekend which saw four people die in two accidents in Mackay alone. LATEST
Man injured in ‘high impact’ crash into tree
A man is being assessed by paramedics after a high impact crash on the Bruce Highway.
Cocaine, MDMA, ketamine: 19 charges after drug bust
Police have arrested a man after a significant amount of dangerous drugs were allegedly seized when officers raided his suburban home.
‘Not enough safeguards’: Mackay author putting integrity back into reading
Mackay’s Literature festival is set to bring a city experience to regional students as a star studded line-up will play host to thousands of children across North Queensland.
$4m burnt: Doctor’s warning after 20,000 hospital no shows in one year
A Mackay doctor has warned of potential health risks and system strain after over 20,000 patients missed their appointments last year.
280 texts in 48 hours: Tinder boyfriend’s shocking abuse of mum
A Queensland woman went from being a queen to being sent 280 abusive text messages from her Tinder boyfriend in two days. But the red flags were appearing years before. SEE THE VIDEO
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