Drug trafficker tried to ditch $15k of meth, knife during arrest
A man recognised by patrolling police officers assaulted a cop before throwing a knife and a large quantity of meth into a nearby front yard in a failed attempt to flee his arrest.
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REVEALED: New brewery site transformed by Big Mango ‘Banksy’
A Caribbean artist who repainted the beloved Big Mango, as well as over a hundred other murals in the region, has revealed one of his biggest works to date at the new venue of a popular brewery.
Shed fire, blocked road in Mackay suburb
A shed full of prized possessions and passion projects was the scene of a fire in Slade Point this afternoon, with firefighters managing to bring it under control before it spread to homes.
Baby murder trial: Doctor’s expert medical report filed
After several delays, expert medical evidence needed for the trial of a man accused of killing his infant son has finally been completed.
Beloved old Speedway hits the market after race to renovate stalls
Despite community effort to revamp a beloved old-school speedway, the Queensland track has hit the market.
Rescue chopper sent to Bruce Hwy crash after two trapped
Two women were trapped after their car rolled on the Bruce Hwy, blocking both lanes in the Mackay region on Saturday.
‘Not here to celebrate war’: Honouring the Anzacs
For many Anzac Day is a ‘powerful reminder of the importance or unity and solidarity’. Lest We Forget. ROLLING COVERAGE
‘Absolutely proud’: Why 100-year-old veteran is finally sharing his story
A then-plucky 18-year-old who lied on his enlistment form to appear older, one of Mackay’s last WWII veterans has reached his centenary and is only now sharing his experiences in war.
Anzacs honoured at special NRL match with Gallipoli whistle
A war hero from Walkerston will be honoured at a specialty NRL match between opposing Mackay sides, with the game called by a duplicate of a whistle used when Anzacs went over the top of Gallipoli in World War I.
Qld BDSM rape-torture case spreads to Victoria
A Qld man accused of a horror sex act against a 17 year old is yet to be kicked up to a higher court, as the investigation and evidence requests spread to Victoria. *CONTENT WARNING*
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