192mm overnight: Mackay streets and cars flooded, airport closed
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State school in lockdown after student self-harms with scissors, police called
Police were called to a Qld state school and a block of classrooms placed in lockdown after a student allegedly self-harmed with scissors and threatened others.
Queensland Rugby League player charged with rape, sexual assault
A QRL player who returned to the state after a stint in NSW was charged with serious sexual offences less than two months after signing for his hometown club.
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.
Government waited six days to reveal hospital investigation
An investigation was launched into Mackay’s public hospital after staff raised concerns around recruitment and senior medical officers working out of scope — but the public was kept in the dark for almost a week.
BHP contractors sacked as it investigates millions worth of invoices
A former mining industry supervisor has alleged it was an ‘open secret’ senior employees at BHP’s coal division were personally taking cuts from false equipment invoices — and was offered money himself.
Police reveal alleged cause of fatal Bruce Highway motorbike crash
The 67-year-old Roma man was believed to be heading towards his son’s home when he collided with a truck on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay.
MPs set to recontest crucial Queensland seats
Three Coalition candidates have been confirmed to fight to retain their seats in the upcoming 2025 federal election.
Fuel tanker crash sparks fire, exclusion zone in place
Firefighters have set a 5km exclusion zone at Mackenzie River, south of Middlemount, after a fuel tanker rolled and started a grass fire.
‘Not exactly a good example’: Teacher busted drink-driving
A Queensland teacher made the error of an extra UDL before heading home from the pub and a mate’s place, pushing him over the legal alcohol limit. The magistrate was less than impressed.
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