Production resumes at Qld mine after abrupt safety shut down
Operations have resumed at a major Qld mine less than 24 hours after the resources safety watchdog flagged potential risks and brought all production to a halt.
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Deadly mozzie-borne virus spreads to CQ pigs
A rare and deadly mosquito-borne virus which has already killed two in Queensland has been detected in this region for the first time.
‘Burn down child safety’: Next step for gold heist plotter
A woman previously jailed for trying to steal $12k in gold ingots learned her fate after she threatened to burn down child safety in a phone call late last year.
Stroke stops warrant for alleged Qld rapist’s arrest
An alleged rapist faces 20 serious charges but now the case is in limbo.
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First look: Inside plans for a new CBD servo and 7 Eleven
A new service station could soon be pumping fuel in the city centre as council documents reveal a move to transform a partially vacant lot. SEE THE PLANS.
‘Man up’: Details of vicious pub assault revealed
A magistrate has slammed a Qld pub goer for his ‘total loss of control’ after he lashed out, attacking a fellow punter at a popular venue.
The ‘breathtaking’ cabin getaway proposed for range property
A third generation farming family are transforming their farm into a getaway to share breathtaking views with the residents of Queensland. SEE THE PREVIEW.
Punters devastated after major music festival cancels Mackay leg
Festival goers have been left with questions after the Mackay leg of a national event tour was seemingly cancelled without an explanation.
New company launches plans to build renewables battery
Following the rejection of a previous battery proposal, another company has submitted plans for a large-scale energy storage facility in the Pioneer Valley. SEE THE PLANS.
Man sent to hospital after late-night crash
A man suffered injuries in a late-night crash on the Peak Downs Highway, west of Mackay.
‘Tradies, not more martial artists’: MP slams ‘out-of-kilter’ immigration
Claiming the “Big Australia” policy isn’t working in Qld where new arrivals with the wrong skillsets are taking up housing, a federal MP has called for a further “slowdown” of immigration.
‘Sexual assault’ charges downgraded after workouts go wrong
A Mackay man previously accused of sexually assaulting women while helping with “stretches” has had his charges downgraded after it was revealed he was impaired and had NDIS-funded care.
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