Firefighters battle house blaze near high school
A house fire near a school in Moranbah had its ceiling pulled in by firefighters tackling the inferno. One man in his 40s was treated for smoke inhalation problems.
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‘A lot of blood’: Witness to wild Bruce Hwy rental car crash speaks
A North Queensland woman, who witnessed terrible scenes in a highway crash involving a rental car that had allegedly been stolen, has recounted what she saw.
Sneak peek at new Mackay Zambrero drive-through store
After bringing Zambrero to Mackay nine years ago, franchise partners Peter and Deb Quinn are now opening their third store complete with a children’s playground.
‘My kids were screaming’: Mum describes moment car smashes into tree
A mother of five says the family car was turned into a ‘pinball machine’ when a woman allegedly caused a three-vehicle crash before fleeing into bushland.
‘Real electricity’: Why Missy Higgins loves playing regional towns
She became an iconic voice in the 2000s after winning Triple J Unearthed as a teen, and now Missy Higgins is sailing on a breath of fresh air ahead of her upcoming gig.
$7.3m Mackay hospital expansion to offer more surgeries
As healthcare struggles to keep up with growth, a new expansion of operating theatres will increase access to surgeries meaning fewer patients will have to travel for the care they need.
Mackay mums applaud accessible Christmas party
From a robotics-loving boy with a cochlear implant to a girl in a wheelchair with her favourite sloth, this Christmas party for children with a disability ensured everyone could celebrate. Read their story and find out why accessible events are so vital.
‘Someone knows’: Beachside tree vandal costs rise to $6000
The cost of vegetation vandalism is soaring for ratepayers as council deplores the selfish act putting baby turtles, and the beach itself, in grave danger. See the plan for revenge and photos of the latest damage.
Sunk boat strands six on Queensland island
Volunteer Marine Rescue is heading out to an island near Mackay where six people have been stranded on the rocks after sinking their boat. Read when they will be rescued.
‘Sings beautifully’: Non-verbal graduate’s incredible anthem at last assembly
Despite being non-verbal due to severe autism, this Queensland high school student sang the Australian anthem at every assembly. See the video of his last performance before graduation.
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