Smoke sparks evacuation at North Mackay school
Four fire crews rushed to the school as students were evacuated when the emergency response was triggered by a smoking classroom.
Our Journalists
Latest
Ute driver found ‘semi-conscious’ on boat ramp as tide rises
Police and paramedics rushed to a boat ramp off a Queensland beach after a man was reported to be unresponsive in his ute, at risk of being taken away by the tide.
Pedestrian in his 50s hit by car overnight
The man was transported to hospital suffering chest, arm injuries after a vehicle and pedestrian incident south of Mackay.
Olympic dreams reignited with major promise
Mackay’s dream of hosting a cricket event for the Brisbane Olympics has taken a huge leap forward as both parties pledge upgrades to the stadium with the best chance. But they’ve promised an extra $3m to different venues.
One Nation candidate laughs off ‘sex change’ rumours
The conservative minor party candidate said just because she has “bigger balls than most” people want to call her a male — but her untypical birth name Brett is just a family quirk that she’s dealt with since school.
No free lunch: LNP promises $3m for tuck shop, hall upgrades
After Labor promised $1.4bn of funds to give free school lunches to every kid in Queensland, two regional LNP candidates offered a more modest $3m to build a state school tuck shop and fix a hall.
WATCH: LNP candidates dodge abortion question
An MP who voted against decriminalising abortion and a candidate running for a seat held by the Katter’s Australian Party have refused to share their views on abortion. SEE THE VIDEO
LNP promises $100m for country roads but delivers no details
The money includes an extra $20m for a vital coal, agriculture highway — but the LNP candidate would not match Labor’s $100m+ promise for the same road or say when the costings would be released.
Fallen miner killed in workplace tragedy named
Loved ones of a miner killed in a work incident in Central Queensland are reeling in the wake of the tragedy, the latest in a series of incidents plaguing Queensland mines in 2024.
GPs call for disaster funding to help hospitals
They stock vital vaccines for disasters and patient records that are irreplaceable, now they’re calling for government funds to help treat patients outside of hospitals in emergencies.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/paul-brescia/page/3