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It’s Queensland’s deadliest highway for our iconic animal, and an avalanche of deaths has sparked calls for the government and miners to fund an animal hospital. WARNING: Distressing images.
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A mother and her boy, both killed in a Bruce Highway crash, have been identified as a father remains seriously hurt and their family grapples with “a pain no one should have to endure”. LATEST
Tinder profile matching Indian cricket star asked to “smoke up”
A Tinder profile claiming to be an Indian cricket star matched his real-time location in two different Australian cities during a tour and asked a local woman to “smoke up” before asking where “they could get it today”.
FIRST LOOK: Surf beach scores $2m upgrade
Mackay’s surfing beach is about to get a major makeover adding showers, a sealed car park and even turtle-friendly lighting. SEE THE PLANS
Queensland Hydro answers lingering questions on pumped hydro
After the delayed report into the now-scrapped multi-billion dollar pumped hydro scheme was released, questions swirled as to what the Miles government was told, and when. Here’s how Queensland Hydro answered.
Pie, coke and a poke: Brothel returns with cheeky lunch special
The only licensed brothel in a cane and coal town is back in business, offering customers the return of its famous tradie lunch special.
OFFICIAL: Glen Kelly wins Mirani for LNP
The central Queensland grazier has resurrected the LNP in his electorate, and stolen a seat off the Katter’s Australian Party.
Fires across Mackay block roads, evacuate buildings
Police have set up road closures and smoke is blanketing West Mackay as eight firefighting crews work to protect properties.
Hydro report reveals $16bn loss for Mackay
The dumped Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro scheme would have injected billions into Mackay’s economy and created hundreds of jobs. But it was never viable. Here’s why.
Save Eungella switches targets after hydro win
After celebrating the cancellation of Queensland’s biggest pumped hydro in his backyard, the president of the group has called renewables “a foul word” and hinted at the next fight.
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