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‘Wonderful’: 140 islands to expand Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
A massive acquisition had added 140 island sites to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in hopes of protecting sea turtles and other endangered wildlife across the state.
‘Tsunami of problems’: Hung jury in married miner’s rape trial
The three-day trial of a Queensland mining camp supervisor has ended in a hung jury.
Serial stalker threatened woman with spanner, revenge porn
A Queensland man on a restraining order choked a woman before threatening to kill her, and release her intimate images if she revealed his heinous acts.
Qld man defrauds major mining business in $59k timesheet cheat
A Bowen Basin miner submitted $59,471 worth of timesheets for shifts rostered underground in just over six months. There was only one problem — he didn’t work them.
‘Always cherish the memories’: Harbour restaurant goes under
A beachside restaurant has served its last seafood dinner after new documents showed it had gone into voluntary administration.
VOTE NOW: Best hair colourist in Mackay and Whitsundays
Got a favourite for when you need a touch up or a whole new look? Vote now to find out who comes out on top as the best hair colourist in the Mackay and Whitsunday regions.
‘Break the cycle’: $175K grants to fight youth crime at the source
Nearly $200,000 has been delivered to community organisations that help young people and those in domestic violence situations steer away from criminal activities and towards a better life.
Care closer to home: New $31M Sarina Hospital opened
The new “state-of-the-art” Sarina Hospital has been officially opened by the Health Minister, who committed millions to further development for patients unwilling or unable to travel for care.
Premier boasts of coal royalty funds switch from stadium to hospital
Steven Miles claims his government has diverted coal royalties money from building a new stadium in Brisbane to a $250 million hospital expansion in north Queensland.
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