Tiny girl diagnosed with leukaemia turns hospital ambassador
After being diagnosed with leukaemia at just two years of age, a brave North Queensland girl is helping raise funds for the hospital treating her. Here’s how you can help too.
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‘Targeted’: Helping older Aussies dodge scams and live well
Frank Yeates is just one older Australian dealing with a scourge of scammers and swindlers targeting people over 65 years old. Find out how Frank got help to fight the fraudsters.
‘Hero’ resort with wallaby experience applies for major expansion
Plans for dozens of new accommodation options at one of Queensland’s top destinations have been revealed ahead of a Mackay council vote which could be “catalytic for the region’s tourism industry”.
Thief in stolen car rams cops, parked vehicles while trying to flee
A Queensland man ping-ponged a stolen Toyota Corolla around a unit carpark trying to escape police custody, smashing into police and parked vehicles. Read how it all unfolded.
‘Significant head injuries’: Two taken to hospital after rollover
A man and woman have been seriously injured in a car rollover at Mackay overnight. Here’s what we know so far.
Mackay groomer takes top gong in Melbourne competition
The owner of a Mackay pet grooming business won big at the Melbourne Royal Grooming Competition. Read how the dog who helped her win it was “such a hard breed to master”.
How Mongrel-linked drug dealer dodged deportation
A New Zealand man who dealt drugs to Mongrel Mob gang members in Mackay was nearly deported for his offending and came “perilously close” to losing everything.
‘Scumbag’: Predator takes sick pics of kids at Kmart, Bunnings
A 27-year-old man was chased down in a “citizen’s arrest” after cornering a young girl in the toy section of a Queensland Kmart. Now, details of this crime and his horrific history can be revealed.
‘Bashing someone you love’: Domestic assaulter contacts victim from prison
A Queensland man pledged his love to the partner he seriously assaulted and repeatedly tried to contact while imprisoned. Read what the judge said to him.
Child distraught, screaming, crying: Paedophile blames ‘moment of madness’
The parents of a victim of a vile child abuser have made a gut-wrenching victim impact statement in which they have revealed the horror they endured. WARNING: Distressing content
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