Pokies thief cashes out money card during victim’s smoke break
A 22-year-old thief told police she had no recollection of the incident, despite CCTV catching her in the act of preying on a fellow patron and swindling him out of hundreds of dollars.
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New five-storey apartments proposed just metres from beach
A major multi-residential apartment block has been proposed just metres from a Mackay beach and minutes from the centre of town.
Missing link: Where $6m Mackay flood levee will be built
Up to 9000 homes will be protected from flooding and storm surges with a new multimillion-dollar project, after the area was determined the greatest hazard zone in the region.
‘Nuisance’: Paramedics called to ‘unresponsive’ mother of six
Police and paramedics were called to help an ‘unresponsive’ mother of six found outside a country pub but when they arrived, she kicked at them and vomited on the street.
Emergency services respond to crash near airport
A vehicle has crashed into a ditch along the Bruce Highway, near the Bowen Airport. Emergency services and police are responding to the accident.
‘Not just another gig’: Original Bee Gee joins tribute tour
Before The Best of The Bee Gees starts its tribute tour in Mackay, original Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen shares a rare ‘magical’ memory from his days with the iconic Aussie band.
16 new bike trails unlocked in ‘lush subtropical rainforest’
After seven years of planning, Queensland’s newest ‘world-class’ mountain biking destination has been officially approved. See where the trails will go and when they will open.
‘Addled’: Meth addict steals $34k from boss in front of CCTV cameras
A Central Queensland service station employee who stole tens of thousands of dollars from his boss to finance his ice addiction also travelled at high speeds to evade police while driving his mum’s car.
Disgraced jockey busted with syringe after doping scandal
A prominent horse trainer and racing identity was found with a syringe during a police patrol, after having earlier been banned from racing for having substances in her system at a Rockhampton tournament.
‘New little mannequins are awesome’: SES crews rejoice in $21K gift haul
Greater Whitsunday SES volunteers who show ‘courage and dedication’ in times of need were like kids in a candy store divvying up $21K of new equipment. See what each region gets.
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